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18 March 2026


- Lao-Thai relations strengthened through royal state visit to Laos
Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and commitment to stronger cooperation during a state visit to Laos by Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana. The visit, which is taking place from March 16-18 at the invitation of President Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife, highlights the shared vision of............More>>>

- Laos, China agree to study on aluminium industrial park in Oudomxay
The Lao government, in partnership with Krittaphong Group Co., Ltd. and CGN Energy Technology (Laos) Co., Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a feasibility study of the construction of an AI-powered green aluminium industrial park in Oudomxay province.
The agreement was signed in Vientiane on Monday, witnessed by Minister...............More>>>

- Luang Prabang named among Asia’s most beautiful cities in 2026 ranking
The UNESCO-listed old quarter of Luang Prabang has once again captured international attention after being ranked among Asia’s most beautiful destinations in the 2026 list released by Condé Nast Traveler magazine........More>>>

- Laos adopts GS1 global standards as Lao Brewery Company receives first national barcode
Laos has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its global trade competitiveness with the official adoption of the GS1 international standards, aligning the country with more than 120 economies worldwide that use the globally recognised product identification system...........More>>>

- STAF programme enhances vocational skills, creating brighter future for Laos
The Steering Committee of the Skills for Tourism, Agriculture, and Forestry (STAF) Programme has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing vocational education in Laos, following a review of its 2025 achievements and the endorsement of an ambitious operational plan for 2026..........More>>>
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- More than 1 million people affected by weather extremes over past 5 years
Weather-related disasters affected more than one million people in Laos over the past five years, causing 111 deaths and losses of more than 12.577 trillion kip, a government meeting heard..........More>>>

- New chairman appointed to Vientiane Administration Committee
A leadership change in Vientiane has seen the appointment of a new chairman to lead the capital’s administration body. The government has appointed the Vice Mayor of Vientiane, Mr Sirilaththongsin Thongpheng, as Chairman of the...........More>>>

- Germany calls for long-term support of WFP’s school meals scheme
To make the World Food Programme’s School Meals Programme sustainable in the long term, the initiative should be supported and financed mainly by parents, local communities, the Lao government, and foreign aid..............More>>>

- Lao songs to be reimagined for orchestral performance
Musicians and advisors are exploring ways to preserve Laos’ musical heritage in ways that make traditional forms of music more appealing to modern-day audiences...........More>>>

- Free bus service eases burden on Pakse commuters as fuel price soars 
Champasak authorities have introduced a free bus service to ease the burden on people struggling to cope with the rising cost of fuel, offering a practical solution to reduce transport costs..........More>>>
 
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Commerce minister gives advice at Lao MSME Expo
Lao companies are making significant achievements, but trade should be better organised and more done to promote Lao-made products and stabilise market....... More >>>

Last week’s Top 10 most requested songs on Lao radio show  
The popular radio channel FM 93.0MHz  has published last week’s 10 most requested songs by listeners. The  list features songs that are a mix of emotional ballads and contemporary Lao music, reflecting the continued....... More >>>
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The Patuxay monument: Laos’ victory arch  
The Patuxay monument, often called the “Victory Gate”, stands at the end of Lane Xang Avenue, its broad arches and symmetrical mass inviting comparison with Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. When I stood in the heart of Vientiane, underneath the ........More>>>

IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow immediately in Asia
VIENNA (The Straits Times/ANN) --  The International Energy Agency (IEA) said oil from an unprecedented stockpile release will be made available in Asia, where buyers are clamouring to replace barrels lost to war-related disruptions in the Middle East................More >>>

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How can we balance growth goals with rising living costs?
The government is aiming for an economic growth rate of 6 percent under the new socio-economic development plan for...... More >>>

Lao swimmers make waves at Thai championships
Khon Kaen, Thailand – Teenage swimmers from the Vientiane Aquatic Sports Club have returned home with a haul......More >>>
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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>

Monks, Soukhouma district authorities and local residents on Monday take part in an auspicious ceremony to mark the start of construction of a bridge in Soukhouma district.....More>>>

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