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30 October 2025

- Luang Prabang earns green destinations 2025-2027 silver award
Luang Prabang city has added another milestone to its record of global recognition after being awarded the green destinations 2025-2027 silver level certification, becoming the first city in Laos and among the grouping of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to achieve this distinction.......More>>>

- Inflation slows but cost of living remains high
Inflation in Laos fell slightly to 4 percent in October, down from 4.5 percent in September, but the price of essential goods and services continues to rise, adding pressure on households already coping with high living costs...........More>>>

- Lao students win ASEAN AI data science award
Two Lao students have brought pride to their country after winning first place in the ASEAN AI-Data Science Explorers competition, organised by the ASEAN Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.....More>>>

- Lao leaders mourn passing of Thai Queen Mother
Lao leaders have expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, praising her lifelong devotion to peace and friendship between the two nations.......More>>>

- APB awarded Dark Green rating for Green Bond framework
The Agricultural Promotion Bank Co., Ltd. (APB) has completed preparations for the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond.
The assessment was conducted by S&P Global Singapore, one of the world’s leading providers of Second Party Opinions (SPOs) for green, social, and sustainability bond frameworks.....More>>>


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- Free bus service to operate during That Luang festival

A free bus service will be provided for members of the public attending the annual That Luang Festival, which will be celebrated in Vientiane during November 1-5. According to the Vientiane City Office for Management and Service (VCOMS), the free buses will operate daily from 5 pm to 10.30 pm, offering convenient transportation to and from That LuangStupa, the main venue of the festival........More>>>

- Vietnam, Laos strengthen theory exchange on political system reform

Vietnam (Vietnam News/ANN) -- The 12th Theory Conference between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) took place in the central city of Da Nang on Tuesday, focusing on restructuring and organising the political system to meet new development requirements. The event aimed to implement the cooperation agreement between the two Parties on theoretical and practical research.
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council. The Lao delegation was headed by Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune........More>>>

- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia promote Buddhist harmony for peace, sustainable development

Phnom Penh (VNA) -- The third Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Buddhist Summit took place in Phnom Penh from October 27 to 29, focusing on the promotion of Buddhist harmony for peace and sustainable development. Hosted by Cambodia’s Ministry of Cult and Religion, the conference brought together more than 200 delegates, including officials for religious affairs, Buddhist dignitaries from the three countries, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps in Phnom Penh. The Vietnamese delegation was led by Nguyen Hai Trung, Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs........More>>>

- Laos, Cambodia strengthen weed management measures for modern rice farming
Researchers and agricultural experts from Laos, Cambodia and Australia recently gathered in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province for the final meeting on the management of weeds during mechanised and lowland farming, marking a milestone in regional agricultural innovation. The two-day meeting, with the theme of “Weed Management Techniques for Mechanised and Broadcast Lowland Crop Production Systems”, was opened on October 25 by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Chanthakhone Boualaphan. ....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 >>>

Chanthida Mild set to release new song soon
The spotlight shines again on Chanthida “Mild”, one of the fastest rising stars in the Lao entertainment industry, as A-List Talent Agency teases fans with new photos of the young singer and model in a  high ....... 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>>>

China says Xi, Trump to meet in South Korea on October 30
BEIJING (ST/ANN) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet US President Donald Trump in South Korea on October 30, setting up a widely anticipated encounter that traders and investors on both sides of the Pacific......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 >>>

Lodkeo hopes to retain titles at National Games
Laos’ top female runner, Lodkeo Inthakoummane, will represent Khammuan province as she aims to defend her titles in the women’s 800-metre ..........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 >>>


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