- Laos–Korea Agro Fair marks 30 years of growing partnership
The Laos–Korea Agro Fair 2025 took place in Vientiane from June 6-7 to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between Laos and the Republic of Korea, while also highlighting achievements in agricultural cooperation and rural development. The event provided a platform to strengthen ties in sustainable agriculture and rural income generation between the two nations.
Jointly organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), the fair brought together Lao villagers, Korean NGOs, the Korea Programme on International Agriculture (KOPIA), the Saemaul Foundation, and agro-food companies......More>>>
- Central bank governor, ministers reshuffled in major cabinet overhaul
In a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, nine ministers and the governor of the central bank have been replaced or reassigned following recent structural reforms that saw the merger of several key ministries and state agencies. Two ministers are retiring......More>>>
- New Lao-Thai friendship bridge nears completion, set to boost regional trade
The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge linking the two countries across the Mekong River, with construction now almost complete, is expected to significantly enhance trade, investment, tourism, and overall economic cooperation as it will improve transport links to Vietnam and southern China.
The new 1,350-metre bridge will enable easy travel between Borikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand and spur trade with other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion.......More>>>
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- Education ministry warns of scholarship scams on social media
The Ministry of Education and Sports has advised students and others who are looking for scholarships to study abroad to be alert to fake advertisements on social media.
These posts have caused misunderstanding concerning the policies of the government and the Ministry of Education and Sports on encouraging Lao nationals to study abroad.........More>>>
- NA members improve revised draft of the Law on Signs
The regulation and management of signage across Laos is set to improve following discussions on the revised draft of the Law on Signs during the 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (NA)’s 9th Legislature on Wednesday. The updated draft, presented by the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, seeks to enhance uniformity and clarity in sign regulations nationwide.
The current Law on Signs, introduced in 2018, comprises seven parts, six chapters and 64 articles. The revised version streamlines the legislation into six parts, six chapters and 56 articles. ........More>>>
- National Assembly opens session to tackle economic challenges, highlight progress
The National Assembly (NA)’s 9th legislature begins its 9th ordinary session today, focusing on measures to address ongoing economic and financial challenges amid signs of gradual recovery.......More>>>
- Luang Prabang airport upgrade to boost tourism growth
Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade under a public-private partnership, expected to boost tourist arrivals and drive sustainable economic growth in Laos........More>>>
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