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20 May 2026


- Govt calls for faster progress on planned Vientiane-Hanoi expressway
Authorities have been instructed to move more quickly in planning route changes, awarding compensation to displaced residents, and efforts to ensure high construction standards.........More>>>

 - Attapeu approves 528-hectare durian plantation
Attapeu authorities have approved the use of 528 hectares of land for cultivation by private companies in the form of a concession, as part of a land restoration and durian plantation project aimed at turning degraded land into productive agricultural areas. ......More>>>

- Luxembourg steps up support for nationwide immunisation 
The Government of Luxembourg on Monday handed over a shipment of vaccines to prevent the spread of disease among children, as well as reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates. .......More>>>

- LXML delivers US$135,000 surgical building to Vilabouly District Hospital to strengthen healthcare services
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has delivered a newly constructed surgical building to Vilabouly District Hospital, supporting efforts to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of public healthcare services for local communities.....More>>>

- Private investor moves to build a premium Private Reception Centre at Wattay International Airport
SKSUAAI Wellness Co., Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Civil Aviation authorising the company to conduct a preliminary feasibility study (Pre F/S) on the investment and development of a private reception centre at Wattay International Airport......More>>>

- Lao migrant workers to send money home safely, instantly via APB, Western Union services
The Agricultural Promotion Bank Co Ltd (APB Bank) officially partnered with Western Union to transform the way money is remitted to Laos.....More>>>
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- Signing kicks off construction of Xekaman 4 hydropower plant in Xekong
The government has signed a concession agreement for the construction of the Xekaman 4 Hydropower Project in Dakcheung district, Xekong province.
The plant will have an installed capacity of 80MW and is expected to export 100 percent of its electricity output to Vietnam throughout its 25-year concession period.........More>>>

- Laos, EU strengthen green agriculture partnership to boost rural growth
The government and its European partners are stepping up efforts to transform the country’s agriculture and forestry sectors through a green development partnership aimed at boosting sustainable trade, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods......More>>>

- Lao authorities return cybercrime suspects to China
Lao authorities have returned a group of individuals to Chinese authorities, after arresting them on suspicion of involvement in telecoms fraud in Bokeo province........More>>>

- French-backed Bokeo health project screens over 2,100 for TB
​More than 2,100 people in Bokeo province have been tested for tuberculosis (TB), demonstrating the tangible achievements of the French-supported SHAPE-Laos project. ......More>>>

- Road upgrade strengthens link between Champasak and Attapeu
Road 18A linking Champasak and Attapeu provinces is being upgraded to ensure easier travel and the transport of goods in the south of Laos....More>>>
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ADB Frontier backs Houng Sok to expand local food manufacturing in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Frontier initiative has announced a growth capital investment of US$400,000 in Houng Sok Sole Co., Ltd. to support the expansion........More>>>

Lao beauty queen competes in prestigious MIG All Stars pageant
Daeng Lattana is in Thailand to compete at the prestigious MIG All Stars 2026 competition from May 16-30, proudly representing Laos on the international stage. .......More >>>
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Laos’ motorcycle wash culture evolves
On a hot afternoon in Vientiane, the sound of water spraying against dusty motorcycles mixes with Lao music playing softly from a small roadside repair shop........More>>>

Grid reforms vital to powering Southeast Asia’s green growth
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN) --  Southeast Asia risks missing out on billions of dollars of green investment.......More >>>

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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>

Head of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee’s External Relations Committee, Mr Bounleua Phandanouvong, on Monday receives the Ambassador .....More>>>

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What’s the best way to stay healthy during the rainy season?
Doctors are urging everyone to be extra careful in the rainy season as wet and warm conditions create an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, while rising mosquito..... More >>>

Lao bodybuilder wins bronze at S.E. Asian champs 
Lao bodybuilder Santisouk Duangkeomany has picked up a bronze medal in the men’s 170cm bodybuilding event at the 20th South East Asian Bodybuilding and Physique ........More >>>

 
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