- President calls for new ‘strong combatant’ generation of Lao diplomats
President Thongloun Sisoulith has called on the Lao diplomatic corps to steadfastly uphold their role as members of a trusted and strategic advisory body to the Party and State, guiding the nation’s engagement with the international community.
Reaffirming the core principles of Lao foreign policy, the President emphasised the enduring values of peace, friendship, mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs, and mutual benefit—principles that continue to serve as the moral compass of Laos’ diplomatic endeavours in an ever-changing global landscape...........More>>>
- Crafts at the heart of tourism: Lao Handicraft Festival announces new venue and theme
The annual Lao Handicraft Festival, one of the country’s most important cultural events, is set to return for its 24th edition from October 22-26, featuring a new venue and an enriched programme of exhibitions, performances, and educational activities.
The fair will take place from October 22-26 at its newly designated venue, the Traditional Lao Silk Residence, located next to the Presidential Office in Xiengyeun village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane...........More>>>
- A riverside spot near the city with great daytime vibes
The Parisard Khao Poun Cheo Khing restaurant is located right by the Mekong river, offering beautiful views and a calm, refreshing atmosphere, especially during the daytime. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Lao food while soaking in the natural beauty of the riverside.......More>>>
- New Café Amazon Laos products highlight local flavours
Café Amazon Laos has unveiled two new products made from high-quality local ingredients, offering customers refreshing new options while helping to promote Lao produce and support local communities. The products – Amazon Drip Coffee Typica and 100 percent Lao Orange Juice -- were offic+ially launched during the Made in Laos 2025 Fair in Vientiane......More>>>
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- Vientiane’s ‘Girls Takeover’ initiative concludes, empowering young women with invaluable leadership experience
An initiative empowering 10 adolescent girls and young women to step into leadership positions has successfully concluded in Vientiane, equipping them with practical skills and confidence that transcend classroom learning. The annual “Girls Takeover” saw participants shadow and assume the roles of senior leaders across the development and non-profit sectors of Laos.........More>>>
- Bolikhamxay police make arrests amid proliferation of recreational drugs
Bolikhamxay authorities have arrested two women for procuring, possessing and producing various types of illegal drugs, including drug-laced collagen and coffee products. Authorities in Khamkeut district recently detained the suspects after a house raid and impounded a significant quantity of illicit substances, manufacturing equipment, and firearms......More>>>
- Laos, Russia pledge to strengthen longstanding ties
Laos and Russia have celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, reaffirming their shared commitment to enhancing multifaceted cooperation for mutual benefit..........More>>>
- Vientiane school renamed Lao-DPRK Friendship School to reflect strengthening ties
Government delegations from Laos and North Korea last week bestowed the name Lao-DPRK Friendship School on Nakhuay Secondary School in Vientiane, as a symbol of the strong friendship and growing cooperation between the two countries.
The school was built in 1975 in Nakhuay village, Xaysettha district. In 2024, it received a grant of 19 billion kip from the Lao-North Korean Friendship Association to fund the construction of new buildings, a football field, an entrance road, and other facilities. ....More>>>
- Laos prepares for High-Level Round Table Meeting amid global turbulence
In the face of mounting global challenges ranging from economic instability and political tensions to weather-related disasters, the mobilisation and effective use of Official Development Assistance (ODA) remain a critical concern for developing nations like Laos. ....More>>>
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