- President urges young people to study hard, embrace new technology
President Thongloun Sisoulith has called on young people to study hard, develop good morals, and use modern technology to help build a prosperous and united nation. The President met with children and young people from across the country on Wednesday, following the 6th National Youth Camp held in Vientiane on November 10-11. He urged them to focus on learning, self-discipline, and moral development, so they grow up to become knowledgeable and capable citizens who can contribute to national development........More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam agree to forge ahead with transport projects
The governments of Laos and Vietnam have agreed to speed up joint ventures that will boost regional connectivity and economic growth, especially the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, the Laos-Vietnam railway, and the Vung Ang seaport. Deputy Prime Minister Mr Saleumxay Kommasith met his Vietnamese counterpart, Mr Ho Duc Phoc, in Vientiane on Wednesday during the latter’s official visit to Laos from November 12-13. The meeting reaffirmed the strong friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. .........More>>>
- UK, Laos mark 70 years of growing friendship
The United Kingdom and Laos are marking 70 years of diplomatic relations this year, celebrating a long and evolving partnership that continues to grow in many areas of shared interest.
The UK was among the first countries to formalise diplomatic ties with Laos in 1955. Over the decades, the partnership has expanded, and since the UK became an ASEAN Dialogue Partner in 2021, cooperation has deepened further..........More>>>
- FORLAND Global Partners Conference 2026 kicks off grandly
Chinatruck.org reported that FORLAND hosted its 2026 Global Partners Conference in China on November 12, 2025. Partners from five continents gathered to discuss the future of the commercial vehicle industry and explore new opportunities for cooperation, green innovation, and sustainable growth........More>>>
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- Govt calls for improved social security health services
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has called on officials from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to work with the Ministry of Health to address the problems faced by people who are not government employees in accessing benefits under the Social Security Fund.........More>>>
- Laos, DPRK vow to deepen ties
Laos and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have agreed to enhance bilateral ties as the two countries’ Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet for talks in Pyongyang. Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane is leading a government delegation on an official visit to the DPRK from November 11-15, at the invitation of his North Korean counterpart, Ms Choe Son Hui. .......More>>>
- National drug agenda successful, police process over 21,000 cases
Significant progress has been made in the government’s war on drugs, National Assembly members were told on Wednesday, with 21,003cases processed and 31,289 suspects arrested between July 2021 and October 2025...........More>>>
- Japan’s Princess Aiko chooses Laos for first overseas visit
Laos has been selected by Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito, as the destination for her first official overseas visit, underscoring the deep and strategic ties between Laos and Japan.
According to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Princess Aiko will visit Laos from November 17-21 at the invitation of Vice President Pany Yathotou.........More>>>
- Students awarded scholarships to advance forestry education and sustainability
A total of 95 Lao students have received scholarships through the “Forestry in Laos – Academic Education Funding Scheme”, to study at leading Lao universities in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The programme’s goal is to develop the next generation of forestry professionals and to promote sustainable management of the nation’s vital forest resources.........More>>>
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