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16 May 2025


- US backs US$8 million Customs training centre
The Ministry of Finance and the United States on Tuesday began work on a US$8 million Customs training centre to enhance Laos’ capacity to fight illegal cross-border activities.
The US$8 million project is funded by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and is being carried out by the United Nations Office for Project Services. ........More>>>

- S. Korea, Laos join forces to promote green growth, investment cooperation
The Republic of Korea and Laos are strengthening their partnership to advance green growth and sustainable investment through enhanced bilateral cooperation, as highlighted at the 2025 Korea–Laos Net-Zero Partnership Forum held in Vientiane on May 13.......More>>>

- ASEAN media gain insight into Huaihua’s economic development
Huaihua, China: The 2025 ASEAN Mainstream Media Tour kicked off on May 8 in the economic boomtown of Huaihua in Hunan province, with representatives from mainstream media outlets in the ASEAN nations of the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia participating in a five-day in-depth visit to the region......More>>>

- Kaipen: Women empowerment through high-quality delicacies in Luang Prabang
Kaipen, a distinctive and flavorful delicacy from Luang Prabang made from nutritious freshwater riverweed, stands out not only for its unique taste but also because it is produced by women in the Nam Bak and Viengkham districts.,....More>>>

- Manda De Lao: A culinary journey through Lao heritage
Located in the heart of Luang Prabang on Narasan Road in That Luang village, Manda De Lao offers an authentic taste of traditional Lao cuisine, served in a serene and culturally rich setting. ...More>>>


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- Cassava exports via Laos-China Railway up 43 percent

Cassava shipments from Laos through the Laos-China Railway rose by 43 percent in the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.....More>>>

- 36 Party members disciplined in Luang Namtha in 2024

The Luang Namtha Party Inspection Committee last year disciplined 36 Party members in the province’s Viengphoukha district, with some members issued written.......More>>>

- Champassak, Attapeu move forward with reforestation plans

Authorities from Champassak and Attapeu provinces are moving forward with afforestation plans, pledging to plant trees on 100 hectares this year to bolster the......More>>>

- Savannakhet expels 17 Party cadres, disciplines many others
Party committees at various levels in Savannakhet province revoked the Party.........More>>>

- Bokeo police net 10 million amphetamine tabs in latest drug bust
Police manning a checkpoint in Tonpheung district, Bokeo province, on Saturday.......More>>>

- Unitel begins 5G network trials
Star Telecom Company (Unitel) has launched trial use of the 5G networkr.......More>>>

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Laos encouraging sustainable green growth, PM tells new investors
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has reiterated Laos’s commitment to sustainable green growth, highlighting the... More >>>

Swiss duo bring musical message of unity to Vientiane
Swiss duo Sophie de Quay and Simon Jaccard recently shared their musical talents at Vientiane’s Blues Box, delivering...... More >>>

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The 80th anniversary of the great victory
The Great Patriotic War has left a deep mark in the hearts of many millions of people. It began on June 22, 1941, when Hitler’s Germany treacherously attacked the Soviet Union at dawn. Despite the Non-aggression pact signed in August 1939, Hitler,....More>>>

Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea, World Health Organisation says
(ABC) -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after diagnosing the virus in two healthy children....More >>>

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How are you coping with the rising cost of electricity?
As electricity bills climb, households are feeling the pressure, especially right now when air conditioning and fans run around the clock. Some people are trying to..... More >>>

Laos, Thailand sign agreement for development of disabled sportspersons
The National Paralympic Committees of Laos and Thailand signed an agreement on Tuesday for cooperation in developing the teams of disabled sportspersons ......More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. ...More >>>


 
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