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- Laos, Russia pledge to deepen ties as countries mark 65 years of diplomatic relations
Laos and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education, defence, .....More>>>

- US$42 million forest protection programme launched with Laos among beneficiaries
A new USS42.4 million regional programme has been launched to protect primary forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with Laos selected as one of three key.......More>>>

- Joint Mekong patrol sends strong signal to criminals
With drug trafficking and human smuggling on the rise, law enforcement teams from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand undertook their 154th joint Mekong River patrol last week,......More>>>

- 11 years of Modi government: Building a confident, capable, and compassionate India
As India marks 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation reflects on a transformative journey in governance, infrastructure, economy, social welfare, and global leadership from 2014 to 2025.......More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining pays US$4m dividend to govt, marking over US$1 billion in total contributions
Phu Bia Mining (PBM), a leading mining firm in Laos, paid a dividend of US$4 million to the Lao government in the first quarter of 2025. The payment represents the latest annual....More>>>

- Lao Mobile Money and Joint Development Bank form strategic partnership to modernise customer services
Lao Mobile Money Sole Co., Ltd, the creator of a leading e-wallet M moneyX, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joint Development Bank (JDB), .....More>>>


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- Laos strengthens food safety framework, enhancing trade competitiveness
Laos is making significant strides in strengthening its food safety framework and enhancing its trade competitiveness.
A series of coordinated initiatives, including training workshops and high-level technical meetings, is underway to ensure the safety and quality of food products for both domestic consumption and international export. ......More>>>

- Deal inked to upgrade services at Champasak-Thai border crossing

Authorities in the southern province of Champasak have signed a concession agreement with a Lao company authorising the development of facilities at a Laos-Thailand border checkpoint to improve cross border trade services and people to people exchanges. .......More>>>

- Plans for National Data Centre set in motion
Phounphonnakhone Co., Ltd. and the Ministry of Technology and Communications last week inked an agreement on a feasibility study of the development of a National Data Centre and Government Data Exchange System. ......More>>>

- Laos launches bold drive for climate-smart farming
Laos has started a new nationwide push to help farmers grow more food, earn better incomes and protect the environment in the face of climate change.
More than 80 people from government agencies, international partners, businesses, civil society, universities and youth groups met in Vangvieng for a two-day workshop on June 24 to kick off the Convergence Initiative......More>>>

- Laos expands telecom links to neighbouring countries
Laos has significantly strengthened its regional connectivity by expanding telecoms transmission links to neighbouring countries, bringing the total number of cross-border connection points to 18.
This includes six links with Thailand, five with Vietnam, two with Cambodia, two with Myanmar, and three with China.....More>>>

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Economy on track to grow 3.9 percent in 2025 amid ongoing fragility
The economy is projected to grow by 3.9 percent in 2025 and slightly rebound to 4.0 percent in 2026, reflecting a moderate but fragile recovery, ...... More >>>

French Institute’s Fête de la Musique a resounding success
The Institut Français du Laos last week hosted the annual Fête de la Musique in grand style, with musical talent entertaining rapt audiences over three evenings from June 20-22....... More >>>

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Monthly phone fee sparks mixed reactions from users
When mobile phone users hear their phones ring, they instinctively reach into pockets, backpacks, or shirt pockets—only to ......More>>>

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan on Sunday successfully launched a climate change monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship designed to be more cost competitive in the global space market.......More >>>

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How can we stay healthy when living in flooded conditions?
While floodwater may appear harmless it can carry invisible threats that pose serious health problems. Recent heavy rain has caused flooding in Saravan, Phongsaly  ...... More >>>

Lao All Star FC marks 12th anniversary with appointment of new management
Lao All Star Football Club on Saturday held a press conference to celebrate its 12th anniversary, announce the appointment of a new board of directors, ........More >>>

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Foreign journalists enjoy insightful visit to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China Journalists from 40 countries expressed enthusiasm and were impressed ...More >>>


 
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