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11 December 2025


- Lao Bullion Bank enters second year with expanding vision for financial stability
The Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) has marked its first year of operations by outlining key achievements and priorities for the year ahead, reaffirming its commitment to bolstering the nation’s financial stability and advancement of the bullion industry in Laos.......More>>>

- LOCA secures US$ 2.5 mn investment from PIDG to accelerate EV charging network and EV taxi fleet in Laos
LOCA Company Limited, Laos’ leading ride-hailing and EV mobility platform, has announced it has received US$ 2.5 million as investment from the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), through its project development arm InfraCo.........More>>>

- President to visit S. Korea to boost growing partnership
President Thongloun Sisoulith will travel to the Republic of Korea next week to strengthen the longstanding ties between Laos and S.Korea as the two countries mark 30 years of diplomatic relations.......More>>>

- New ambassadors to Laos present credentials to President
Ambassadors representing Singapore and Russia on Monday presented their credentials to President Thongloun Sisoulith following their appointment as diplomatic representatives to Laos, in a ceremony held at the Presidential Office in Vientiane.......More>>>


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- Laos, Azerbaijan mark 30 years of diplomatic relations, pledge to bolster ties
Laos and Azerbaijan on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepen cooperation across political, economic and social sectors..........More>>>

- Elephants in training for Xayabouly festival
Xayabouly province will once again become the centre of attention when it hosts the 19th Elephant Festival from February 9-16, with 50 elephants set to take part in the week-long event.......More>>>

- Agriculture ministry, WFP launch new project to support women farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Tuesday launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience, productivity, and economic empowerment of women smallholder farmers in Huaphan province......More>>>

- Traffic flow changes planned to support new bus service
Vientiane authorities will soon implement new traffic routes on nine main roads in the districts of Sikhottabong, Chanthabouly and Sisattanak, to accommodate the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the construction of a central bus station on Setthathirath Road.....More>>>

- Human rights: our everyday essentials

On 10 December, Human Rights Day invites all of us to reflect on what human rights truly mean in our daily lives. This year’s global theme “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials” reminds us that human rights are not abstract legal concepts. They are the foundations of everyday life: access to food and clean water, healthcare and education, land and shelter, decent work and social protection, participation and dignity.....More>>>

 
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Asia-Potash completes trial of 3rd one-million tonne potash production, marking new milestone in Laos
Asia-Potash has completed a trial of the third continuous production of 1 million tonnes of potash fertiliser, marking a major leap forward in the production......... More >>>

Christina stuns in modern Hmong-inspired costume at  Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam
Miss Cosmo Laos 2025, Christina Lasasimma, captivated audiences at the Miss Cosmo 2025 Carnival in Vietnam with her breathtaking appearance in a modern Hmong-inspired costume.
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A cultural feast: Malaysian food festival in Laos bridges culinary gap
The rich aroma of lemongrass, chilli and roasted spices drifted through the Holiday Inn Vientiane on December 4 as the Malaysian Food Festival 2025 opened to invited guests......More>>>

Petrolimex extends deadline for asset sales in Laos until mid-2026
HANOI(VNA) -- Petrolimex has announced an extension of the timeline for its planned asset sale of its fully owned subsidiary Petrolimex Laos until June 30, 2026..........More >>>

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Building a safer digital future for everyone in Laos
Digital transformation is reshaping daily life across Laos. Digital technology today is far more than a tool for communication, it accelerates decision-making, expands access to services, strengthens accountability,.... More >>>

Regional athletes begin contest for medals at South East Asian Games
Some 12,506 athletes from 11 countries are now battling to gather a large haul of medals at the 33rd South East Asian (SEA) Games taking place in Thailand from December 9-20, following the opening.......More >>>

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Exploring Laos at 50: A journey through nature, culture and adventure
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks the 50th anniversary of its founding, the nation enters a moment of profound reflection, honouring its achievements in peace, development and unity, while. ...More >>>


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