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29 October 2025

- Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia strengthen trilateral ties at ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met  his Vietnamese and Cambodian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to strengthen cooperation in development, security and digital innovation. ......More>>>

- KOTRA boosts Korea-Laos agri-food ties through K-Food Ingredient Trade Mission
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Vientiane has successfully concluded the K-Food Ingredient Trade Mission 2025, held in Vientiane from October 23-25 and marking another milestone in advancing Korea-Laos cooperation in the agri-food sector..........More>>>

- Laos set to hold national election as preparations get underway
Laos has established a national committee to oversee the upcoming general election, which is expected to take place early next year. ....More>>>

- Sinopec, Dalachalern Star Oil partner to drive energy growth in Laos
Sinopec (Hong Kong) Limited and Dalachalern Star Oil Sole CO., LTD have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to deepen cooperation and strengthen Laos’ energy security and sustainable growth......More>>>

- JDB Public reviews 3rd quarter of operations, plans for final quarter of 2025
Joint Development Bank Public (JDB) organised a meeting on October 13 to review the past 9 months of the bank’s operations and the plan of operation for the last 3 months of this year....More>>>
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- Party leader receives Lao People’s Revolutionary Party delegation
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on October 27 received a delegation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) led by Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune.
The Lao delegation is in Vietnam to attend the 12th Theory Conference between the two Parties........More>>>

- Laos reaffirms commitment to regional peace and prosperity
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has reaffirmed several key priorities, particularly regional peace, stability and sustainable development at a series of key ASEAN and related summits in Malaysia.......More>>>

- Roundtable meeting to set path for LDC graduation, national development 
Preparations are underway for the 14th High-Level Round Table Meeting (RTM) to be held in Vientiane on November 19, which will be presided over by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.......More>>>

- Agriculture research centre set for major upgrade
Specialists from Laos and Australia last week provided input on the results of a preliminary feasibility study exploring the transformation of the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) into the proposed Lao Academy of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (LAAES)......More>>>

- Schoolchildren get lessons in first aid
Children at Sikham Patthana School in Vientiane last week practised essential life-saving skills when the Lao Red Cross organised events to mark World First Aid Day under the theme “First Aid and Climate Change”.....More>>>
 
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Navigating global shifts: Laos and Australia forge path for economic resilience
The complexities of the global economy took centre stage in Vientiane last Thursday when the Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences (LASES) and the Australian........... More >>>

Pepsi Fizz Fest Street Dance Contest 2025 open for registration 
The wait is over, the Pepsi Fizz Fest Street Dance Contest 2025 is officially back, gathering dancers from across the country to battle it out on stage with passion, creativity and unstoppable energy......... More >>>
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Lao culture: The soul of a nation at 50 years
This story marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane .........More>>>

EU-ASEAN partnership crucial in facing challenges of a multipolar world, says visiting leader
KUALA LUMPUR (The Star/ANN) -- In an increasingly multipolar global landscape, cooperation between regional ......More >>>

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Relevance of UN in advancing disability inclusion in Laos
As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary on 24th October 2025, the focus of the universal international organisation continues to be on promoting peace,...... . More >>>

Vientiane cyclists train for success at National Games
Vientiane’s cycling team is hopeful of winning gold medals at the 12th National Games, to be held in the city next month, after completing a training camp in Thailand’s ..........More >>>
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Jakarta: A city where urban energy meets the calm of the sea
When people think of Jakarta, they often imagine endless traffic, the blare of horns, and millions of people rushing to keep up with the city’s fast pace. ...More >>>

Qiancheng Group’s representative on Monday provided 500 million kip to the Mayor of Vientiane, Dr Athsphangthong Siphandone (second from left), for supporting the Vientiane’s men’s and women’s football ..More>>>
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