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11 August 2025

- Japan donates 1.5 billion yen in high-tech road maintenance equipment to boost Lao Infrastructure
The Japanese government has donated road and bridge maintenance equipment worth 1,500 million yen (over 219 billion kip) to Laos to help improve the country’s infrastructure and support sustainable road development. The funds were handed over on August 8 at the Road No. 8 Construction State Enterprise in Tanmixay village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, underscoring Japan’s ongoing commitment to Laos’ socio-economic growth........More>>>

- Australian international  school donates 111 million kip to Xiengkhouang
The Australian International School Laos has donated more than 111 million kip to finance school renovations, improved water supply, and temple repairs in Xiengkhouang province.On August 6, a member of the 9th Legislature........More>>>

- Scenic Ngoy district steps up  competition for Luang Prabang tourists
Ngoy district in the north of Luang Prabang province plans to upgrade infrastructure, facilities, and accommodation in a bid to attract more visitors and become the province’s second most popular tourist destination after the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the provincial capital.........More>>>

- Media, publishing organisations to mark 75 years of service
The media and publishing community will gather in Vientiane this week to celebrate Mass Media and Publishing Day, marking 75 years of news delivery and public service by acting as the country’s voice to an increasingly broad audience........More>>>
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- Colleges tempt students with free registration, monthly allowance
In a move to reduce the dropout rate and encourage further education, some colleges in Vientiane and the provinces are waiving the registration fee for students who have completed Grade 7 of secondary school.g.......More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam unite to tackle EUDR
In a significant step toward sustainable trade and environmental protection, Lao and Vietnamese rubber associations work jointly to enhance understanding of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)...........More>>>

 - Attapeu police process 35 drug-related cases to mid-year
Attapeu police dealt with 35 drug offences in the  first six months of this year in which 65 suspects were detained, according to a report in the Pathetlao Daily newspaper. .....More>>>

- Data collection of Lao population census to begin in November
The Lao Statistics Bureau, under the Ministry of Finance, is now in the final stage of preparations for Laos’ 5th national census, with the last field test taking place from August 4-8 in Vientiane and in Bokeo province. .....More>>>

- Army demonstrates readiness in disaster relief exercise 
The Lao People’s Army has showcased its preparedness and commitment to disaster response in a comprehensive training exercise at the Ang Namhoum Reservoir training ground, under the auspices of the Military Logistics Academy......More>>>

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Attapeu records 2.81 percent growth, falling short of target
Economic growth in Attapeu province was recorded at 2.81 percent over the first six months of this year, prompting authorities to call for stronger adherence to the goals set in the socio-economic development plan.......... More >>>

Ethnic Garden comes alive with celebrations to mark 75th anniversary of Lao Front
The Ethnic Garden in Vientiane is alive with music, dance, and the sights and scents of ethnic culture as a four-day festival takes place to mark the 75th anniversary of the Lao Front for National Development, ,.......... More >>>
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Connecting Laos to the world: Vientiane Times at the heart of the media’s 75-year journey
Seventy-five years ago, when the first media platforms in Laos emerged to inform and unite a newly independent nation, a vision took shape — to connect the people of Laos with the outside world. Today, Lao Press in Foreign Languages (the Vientiane Times), the country’s leading English-language newspaper, continues that mission, .....More>>>

Vietnam officially grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- A new Vietnamese government decree will allow certain high-profile foreign nationals – including top investors, scientists, cultural icons, and sports stars – to enter the country without a visa for up to five years, as part of efforts to attract world-class talent and strengthen economic and social development........... More >>>

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What improvements should be made in the media industry to generate more public interest?
As Laos marks the 75th Mass Media and Publishing Day on August 13, the nation’s media landscape stands at a crossroads. With the rise of social media ... . More >>>

Players eye further success at World Table Tennis Feeder Series
Hot on the heels of the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender tournament, which took place in Vientiane from August 6-9, players from around the world will now compete in the WTT Feeder Series, .......More >>>
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23 Km Farm, an organic escape with tasty food
Just a short drive from Vientiane, 23 Km Farm is more than a destination, it’s an experience. Nestled in a lush, spacious and green area, an organic farm invites visitors ...More >>>

Representatives of Chaleun Sekong Energy Company Limited and the Lao Development Bank branch in Xekong province on Friday give 500 million kip to Xekong province officials to help finance the province’s upcoming Party Congress......More>>>
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