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18 October 2024

- Prime Minister pushes for teacher development
The Prime Minister has called on teachers to shoulder more responsibility and to strive for higher professional standards, during a speech to mark National Teachers’ Day.......More>>>

- Upgrade of Sikhai-Sikeuth road set for completion next year
Improvements and repairs being carried out on a section of Road 13 North in central Vientiane over a distance of 6 kilometres are expected to be complete in March next year.......More>>>

- Luang Namtha celebrates naming of Pha That Xieng stupa as national heritage site
Luang Namtha provincial authorities are planning a grand Pha That Xieng Teung stupa festival to celebrate the naming of the stupa as a national heritage site......More>>>

- Acteus Group donates to Visually Impaired Blind School: A strong commitment to Laos’ community welfare
October 16, 2024 – In a heartwarming demonstration of corporate social responsibility, the Acteus Group has made a significant donation to the Visually Impaired Blind School, further solidifying its commitment to enriching lives and supporting essential services in the community. . .More>>>

- President Thongloun to attend BRICS and Developing Countries Summit in RussiaPresident Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a Lao delegation to the BRICS and Developing Countries Summit scheduled for October 22-24 in Kazan, Russia, in response to an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. .....More>>>

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- NA official highlights NA Chairman’s trip to Laos for official visit, attendance of AIPA-45

Hanoi (Vietnam News/ANN) -- Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Committee for External Relations Le Thu Ha has highlighted the significance of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s trip to Laos for an official visit and attendance of the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17-19......More>>>

- Govt, partners reiterate need to empower young women

The Ministry of Education and Sports, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) alongside its local and international partners, held a gathering on October 15 to mark International Day of the Girl Child, highlighting the need for gender equality and the empowerment of young women in Laos. ......More>>>

- Hong Kong relaxes visitor visa application criteria for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar

HONG KONG (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Wednesday that starting immediately, the HKSAR government will relax the criteria for nationals of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar applying for multiple-entry visas for travel and business.......More>>>

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ADB to further support Lao businesses
The Asia Development Bank (ADB) will continue providing assistance in the form of loans and grants to the industry and commerce sector of Laos for business development........ More >>>

Kisun grabs 11th place in Mister Global contest
Mister Global Laos 2024, Mr Kisun Parnsengmeuang, returned to Laos on Tuesday after taking part in the Mister Global competition in Thailand, where he placed 11th. ....... More >>>

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Boat Racing Festival: the winner is local food
The Boat Racing Festival, or Boun Xuang Heua, is one of the most anticipated and vibrant events in Vientiane. Each year, the Mekong River comes alive with ....More>>>

Gas tanker explosion kills more than 140 people and injures dozens more in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- More than 140 people, including children, were killed in Nigeria when an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they tried to scoop up fuel, emergency services said Wednesday. Dozens more were injured......More >>>

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What can be done to promote products made in Laos?
The annual Made in Laos fair took place in Vientiane last week with more than 200 stalls displaying a range of colourful items that drew crowds of people each day. Vientiane Times went along to ask some stallholders.....More >>>

Lao martial arts teams train in Vietnam
Laos’ martial arts teams will spend two months training in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, in preparation for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand next year. .......More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


 
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