-ASEAN nations move forward with plan to combat biological threats
In a significant step towards bolstering regional health security, senior health officials from ASEAN member states and partner countries are meeting in Vientiane to finalise the Plan of Action for the ASEAN Network on Biosafety and Biosecurity.
The three-day meeting is part of the region-wide effort to prepare for and respond to future biological threats.........More>>>
-City records sustained economic growth but falls short of target
Vientiane has recorded an annual average economic growth rate of 5.34 percent over the past five years, below the target figure of 7-8 percent set in the 9th five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2021-2025 and the city’s 10th five-year development plan for 2026-2030.
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- Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum calls for deeper exchanges, highlights BRI spirit Kunming, Yunnan, China – The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on the Belt and Road kicked off on Tuesday in China’s Yunnan province, bringing together media leaders and editors from across the globe to strengthen exchanges and promote the spirit of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)........More>>>
- Voices from Savannakhet: A call to action to turn vulnerability into a national food hub
Savannakhet province is a land of paradox. It’s the “rice bowl” of Laos, providing a quarter of the country’s rice production, yet its farmers live on a precarious edge. Climate change is not a theoretical threat here; it is an annual reality of floods and droughts that devastate livelihoods......More>>>
- Former EDL executives held in corruption probe
Two former senior executives of Electricite du Laos (EDL) have been detained on corruption charges related to transmission line installations, following a state inspection that revealed significant losses of state revenue...........More>>> -Lao-Russian military drill kicks off in Vientiane province
The Lao People’s Army and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are taking part in a 10-day joint military exercise, named LAROS-2025, which began on September 15 at the Gommadam Military Academy........More>>>
A great value Japanese buffet with fresh food
If you are looking for a Japanese buffet eatery that truly offers value for money, I highly recommend Yufuku Japanese Restaurant. Here, you don’t just enjoy a meal, you get an authentic Japanese dining experience without having to fly all the way to Japan.
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Biz dynamics with ASEAN set to flourish
(China Daily/ANN) -- China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will enhance their trade relationship, driven by closer supply chain connectivity and vast consumer market potential, as they work to consolidate their role as each other’s largest trading partners, said market watchers and business leaders............ More >>>
National, League 1 footballers can’t compete at Games
Footballers from clubs in the Lao Premier League (2025-2026 season) and players from the U-17 to senior national teams will be ineligible for the 12th National Games to be hosted by Vientiane
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