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Govt finalises preparations to host int’l cluster munitions conference
The government is finalising preparations to host the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, with more than 500 delegates having registered to attend the international gathering in Vientiane from September 13-18. The National Steering Committee, which is organising the conference, convened a meeting on Wednesday, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavan Phomvihane........More>>>
- Govt inks agreement on digital investment management platform
The government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with AIDC Tech Co., Ltd. to develop the Invest in Laos Platform (ILP), a digital investment management system aimed at modernising and streamlining investment promotion and management in Laos.
The agreement was signed in Vientiane on August 25 between Deputy Minister, Vice Chair and Standing Member of the Investment Promotion and .......More>>>
- Laos-Vietnam trade value hits US$1.47 billion
The value of two-way trade between Laos and Vietnam reached US$1.47 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as the two countries made progress on road, railway and energy links to boost their economic growth. Laos exported goods worth about US$1 billion to Vietnam during the period, while imports from Vietnam amounted to US$420 million........More>>>
- Floodwaters surge around Laos-China border crossing as Luang Namtha declares disaster zone
Luang Namtha province in northern Laos was declared a disaster zone on Saturday after flash floods surged around the Laos-China border crossing in Boten, inundating buildings, a special economic zone, farmland and critical infrastructure across more than 30 villages. The Luang Namtha Provincial Administrative Committee issued the declaration following widespread flooding and landslides that hit Luang Namtha and Nalae districts. The floods affected or partially submerged structures near the river, an airport, schools, hospitals and large.......More>>>
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- Russian government provides scholarships to Lao students
The Russian Embassy in Laos held a ceremony in Vientiane on Friday to mark the departure of Lao nationals going to the Russian Federation for studies. Every year, the Russian Government provides 100 places for free education at Russian universities for Lao citizens........More>>>
- 1.7 tonnes of protected wildlife parts seized in Bolikhamxay
More than 1.7 tonnes of protected wildlife parts and carcasses have been seized in Bolikhamxay province, with 11 foreign suspects detained as authorities investigate the alleged illegal trade........More>>>
- Govt, MAG ink pact to extend internationally supported UXO clearance in Khammuan
The National Regulatory Authority for the UXO/Mine Action Sector (NRA), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue humanitarian mine action activities in Khammuan province........More>>>
- Laos seeks greater Chinese investment in agriculture, tourism, sustainable mining
The Lao government has called for greater investments by Chinese enterprises in agriculture, tourism and environmentally sustainable mining, while seeking to expand trade, investment, education and city-to-city partnerships with Zhejiang province and Kunming City..........More>>>
- Vietnam marks 81st National Day in Laos as strategic ties deepen
Vietnam’s 81st National Day was marked in Laos on Friday with a reception that underscored the deepening strategic partnership between the two neighbours, now framed.......More>>>
- Laos conveys condolences to China and Nepal over flash flood, mudslide
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavan Phomvihane on Thursday sent messages.......More>>>
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