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2 July 2025


- Laos, China ink pact to enhance transparency in key development zones
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and governance in bilateral development projects, Lao and Chinese officials have signed agreements relating to the Saysettha Development Zone in Vientiane and the Boten Special Economic Zone in Luang Namtha province....More>>>

- US tariffs, global slump will have significant impact on Lao economy, economists warn 
Tariffs imposed by the United States on goods imported from Laos and other trading partners are projected to have a significant impact on Laos’ economy in 2025 and 2026, economists have warned. .......More>>>

- Laos explores AI’s role in human development
The government is stepping up efforts to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to improve people’s lives and build a more inclusive, forward-looking future......More>>>

- New houses built for members of Gree ethnic group in Xayabouly
Xayabouly province authorities recently handed over the Gree ethnic housing project, situated in the Phonethong village conservation forest in Pheng district, according to the Paxason newspaper.....More>>>

- Joint Development Bank Public, Lao Mobile Money Sole Co., Ltd. ink agreement on business partnership
The Joint Development Bank (JDB) Public and Lao Mobile Money Sole Co., Ltd. have agreed to cooperate as strategic business partners with the aim of improving services for the maximum benefit of customers........More>>>


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- Telecom network expands with addition of mobile base stations, optical fibre

Nine new mobile phone base stations were installed in the first three months of this year, bringing the total nationwide to 8,996, a government report delivered last week to the National Assembly stated.......More>>>

- Five arrested with 4,000 meth pills in Luang Namtha
Authorities in Luang Namtha province have arrested five suspects, including two women, in connection with the possession and trafficking of nearly 4,000 methamphetamine pills........More>>>

- Young women reluctant to seek healthcare during pregnancy
Difficulties in accessing accurate and timely health information remain a major factor contributing to early marriage and pregnancy among women in Vientiane province, according to local health officials......More>>>

- Low pressure system to bring more heavy rain
More flooding and landslides are possible in the northern and central provinces because of heavy rain forecast until July 4, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned.....More>>>

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Inflation slows to 7.2 percent in June, average this year falls to 10.9 percent
The inflation rate continued to ease in June, falling to 7.2 percent, according to updated data released on June 25 on the website of the Lao Statistics Bureau under the Ministry of Finance....... More >>>

Top 5 finalists announced for Mister Universe Laos 2025
As the Mister Universe Laos 2025 competition reaches its halfway mark, the Top 5 standout contestants have emerged, showcasing exceptional potential, strong stage presence and consistent high scores across multiple rounds and....... 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>>>

Court suspends Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to investigate leaked phone call
BANGKOK (AP) -- Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office Tuesday pending an ethics investigation over a leaked.....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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What foreign delegates really think of Lao tourism?
The GMS Mekong Tourism Forum took place in the heritage town of Luang Prabang last week, attended by participants from Greater Mekong Sub-region countries,  ...... More >>>

Laos to face Uzbekistan in Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
Laos will face host Uzbekistan in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying rounds in Tashkent on July 2 after losing 0-9 to Nepal on Sunday. ........More >>>


 
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