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15 October 2025

- Army performs second parade rehearsal for Laos’ 50th anniversary
Preparations are being stepped up for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), which falls on December 2, with the Lao People’s Army conducting a second rehearsal of the military parade to ensure full readiness. ........More>>>

- Lanexang Airways to launch Xiengkhouang–Luang Prabang flights
Lanexang Airways International will soon introduce a new domestic route linking Xiengkhouang and Luang Prabang provinces, aiming to make travel between the two northern destinations faster and more convenient.The airline announced that the service will begin on October 28, with three flights a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays..........More>>>

- Company eyes construction of warehouses to store goods bound for China 
Foreign investors are increasingly turning to Laos as a logistics hub, seeing strong potential for warehouse and storage facilities that would handle agricultural products and other goods inbound from Laos and Thailand for export to China.........More>>>

- LXML awarded ASEAN Minerals Award for best practices in minerals mining – metallic
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has been awarded the ASEAN Minerals Award 2025 (2nd Runner-Up) for Best Practices in Minerals Mining – Metallic, a recognition of the company’s exceptional achievements in responsible mining, innovation, environmental stewardship, and community development. LXML is the only company from Laos to receive this award, reaffirming its leadership as a model of sustainable mining in the ASEAN region......More>>>

- Working people of the whole world, unite
I have many things to say with regard to the current international situation, but as time is pressing for me, I will deal briefly with just one of them....More>>>


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ASEAN transport meeting targets stronger regional links
The 49th ASEAN Transport Facilitation Working Group (TFWG) meeting kicked off in Luang Prabang on Tuesday, bringing together transport officials, development partners, and stakeholders from across the region.......More>>>

- Women judges build leadership skills to strengthen justice

Women judges from across Laos gathered in Vangvieng last week to strengthen their leadership skills, a key step in promoting gender equality and ensuring a justice system that reflects the voices of all citizens......More>>>

- Tour guide training underway to enhance service quality

The 33rd national tour guide training course is taking place in Vientiane, aiming to build a stronger and more professional tourism workforce to meet the increasing demand for quality services. Director General of the Personnel Organisation Department under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mr Khampheuy Philapha, who chaired the opening ceremony, said the training aims to ensure that tourism personnel are able to meet the needs of visitors, both in terms of quality and quantity.........More>>>

- Authorities seize tiger carcass in Champasak
Champasak province has again become a focal point in Laos’ fight against illegal wildlife trafficking, following the recent seizure of a dead 133-Kilogramme tige. The carcass was handed over to the the Deputy Head of the provincial Agriculture and Environment Department, Mr Xayasith Siliphath, by the Deputy Head of the provincial Police Station, Lieutenant Colonel Phetphouvanh Inthongxay. ...More>>>

- Lao, Vietnamese, Cambodian armiesconduct joint disaster relief drill
Military personnel from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia are taking part in a joint disaster relief drill aimed at enhancing regional disaster response capacity.
The exercise is also strengthening cooperation among the three armies and improving the coordination of humanitarian and emergency operations when extreme weather strikes, especially during storms when rivers overflow and cause flooding...More>>>

 
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Sinouk Coffee unveils new destination for travellers
Sinouk Coffee is turning coffee drinking into a travel experience with the launch of a new destination that combines nature, culture and the heritage of Lao coffee. ........ More >>>

Linda proudly presents Lao national costume ‘Phi Khon Xayabouly’ in ThailandLao representative Linda Sirisopha Phimmakaisone captured attention at the Miss Grand International 2025 contest in Thailand with her breathtaking national costume, “Phi Khon Xayabouly”, a masterpiece celebrating ....... More >>>

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Vietnam: Where history, culture and noodles come together
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city where history, culture, and cuisine blend seamlessly, offering visitors a vibrant experience that reflects the country’s identity and diversity.
In late September,.......More>>>

Xi puts forward proposals to advance women’s all-round development
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday put forward four proposals to accelerate the process of women’s all-round development.............More >>>

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What should be done to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events?
If people are prepared and know how to protect themselves against nature-based afflictions, they will be less of a burden on responders, who can focus on helping those..... . More >>>

Badminton Federation aims to develop players for international stage
The Lao Badminton Federation has officially launched the badminton structure development system project, an ambitious four-month initiative aimed........More >>>

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Discovering the timeless charms of Melaka
Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage City on Malaysia’s west coast, is a destination where history and modern life intertwine in the most captivating ways.  ...More >>>


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