- President calls for closer Laos-Cambodia prosecution cooperation
President Thongloun Sisoulith has called for stronger cooperation between Laos and Cambodia in addressing transnational crime, especially drug-related offences.
He made the call while receiving the Prosecutor General of the Supreme Court of Cambodia, Mrs Chea Leang, who is on an official visit to Laos from July 14-18.
President Thongloun reaffirmed Laos’ full support for joint efforts in the justice sector, encouraging greater information sharing, exchange of experiences, and closer coordination to tackle both drug and human trafficking in border areas.
Greater collaboration would help ensure law and order, and public safety, and bring peace to border areas, he said..........More>>>
- 70 ancient Buddha images unearthed in Champasak
A significant historical find has been made at Vat Meuang Kang temple in Champasak district, where a cache of 70 ancient Buddha images, believed to be centuries old, was discovered on Monday.
The images and other items were found by workers during renovation work on the temple’s manuscript repository..........More>>>
- Villages inundated as heavy rain lashes provinces
Thousands of people in several provinces are suffering from flooding after heavy rain in recent days has inundated their communities. Huayxai district in Bokeo province, Xaybuathong district in Khammuan province, and Pakxaeng district in Luang Prabang province have all been affected by varying degrees of flooding that occurred on Monday and Tuesday this week.
Flooding in Xaybuathong district was the second time in the last five days that people’s homes were inundated, with more than 400 households in 25 villages affected. .....More>>>
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- Trial boat trip a key step on path to Laos-China water tourism
Lao and Chinese authorities last week organised a trial passenger boat trip on the Mekong River from the Golden Triangle border crossing in Bokeo province to Guanlei........More>>>
- Deputy PM lauds Bokeo airport, highlights potential for tourism boost
Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has praised the progress of Bokeo International Airport, describing it as a key driver for regional connectivity and tourism........More>>>
- Four dead in Xiengkhouang shooting tragedy
A family dispute turned deadly in Tontai village, Paek district, Xiengkhouang province, on Tuesday, when a man used a military-grade weapon to fatally shoot his in-laws and........More>>>
- Australia supports Lao media as the cornerstone of a resilient society
The Australian Ambassador to Laos, Ms Megan Jones, on Tuesday met the Head of the Party Central Committee Propaganda and Training Committee, Mr Khamphanhr.........More>>>
- Marking National Day, French Ambassador reaffirms commitment to Laos
Celebrating Bastille Day - France’s National Day - in Vientiane on July 14, the French Ambassador to Laos reaffirmed her country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Southeast Asian countries, including Laos.......More>>>
- Lao, Russian army units prepare for joint exercise
Lao and Russian military personnel met in Vientiane this week to finalise plans for “Laros-2025”, a joint tactical exercise set to take place in Laos at the end of this year to enhancecombat readiness and deepen cooperationbetween the two armies. ......More>>>
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Vientiane footballers to compete in Capital Cup 2025
Thirteen men’s football teams from Vientiane’s nine districts will compete in the Capital Cup 2025, with matches taking place from July 19- August 16. The Capital Cup 2025 aims to develop young footballers’........More >>>
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