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23 March 2026


- Laos, Vietnam chart shared development path
Cooperation between Laos and Vietnam over the years 2026-2030 will aim to achieve new standards in quality and efficiency, to bring tangible benefits to the peoples of both nations.
This was the main message delivered at a meeting of the Ministry of Finance’s Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith..........More>>>

- Hin Nam No park’s inscription as World Heritage Site celebrated
Hin Nam No National Park has become Laos’ first natural World Heritage Site, marking a historic step in efforts to protect the natural environment and create new tourist attractions.
A ceremony to celebrate the inscription by the United Nations .......More>>>

- UXO Lao team deactivate 227kg wartime bomb in Attapeu
TA UXO Lao team in Attapeu province last week neutralised an MK82 GPLD bomb weighing an estimated 500 pounds (227 kilogrammes) after it was unearthed in Meunhouameuang village, Samakhixay district. ......More>>>

- Govt cuts school days in response to fuel crisis
The government has cut the number of school days to three a week as part of measures to cope with the fuel shortage and accompanying rise in the price of petrol......More>>>

- Lao consumers enjoy taste of Indonesian products
Indonesian products were on display and in high demand at the Indonesian Corner event in Vientiane, which showcased some of the country’s most popular items and further strengthened the growing ties between Indonesia and Laos......More>>>

- New Jeep and Ram vehicles arrive in Laos with CK Group launch
CK Trading Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd. has unveiled new Jeep® and Ram® vehicles in Laos, marking the arrival of two of America’s most iconic automotive brands.....More>>>


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- Laos, China chart roadmap for digital, green, connectivity development 
A symposium titled “China in the New Spring” has set out an ambitious roadmap for deepening Laos-China cooperation, with both sides pledging to expand collaboration in digital innovation, green development and regional connectivity.....More>>>

- Savannkhet police crack down on late-night street racers
Traffic police in Savannakhet have intensified efforts to curb dangerous street racing, recently detaining a group of teenagers accused of reckless night-time driving and using illegally modified motorbikes........More>>>

- Final call for Laos-China Railway compensation claims
The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has issued a final and urgent notice to everyone who lost land to make way for the construction of the Laos-China Railway, warning that unclaimed compensation will soon be transferred to the state.........More>>>

- Francophonie celebrated in Vientiane with cultural showcase, culinary delights
The Embassy of France in Vientiane hosted a reception on March 19 to mark the Month of Francophonie, bringing together representatives of Lao authorities, the Diplomatic Corps, international organisations, academia, and members of the public..........More>>>

- Laos, EU eye bright future in trade and investment
The government and the European Union (EU) have expressed their hope for stronger ties in trade and other economic activities, during a Laos–EU Trade Working Group meeting held to discuss critical issues ranging from post-pandemic recovery to future trade preferences........More>>>

- Foreign ministry, INGOs assess progress, mull ways to strengthen partnership
Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, other senior members of government, and representatives from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) gathered in Vientiane last week to evaluate the outcomes of collaborative development projects over the past four years.......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 >>>

Laos-China Cultural Ambassador Jojo showcases Lao heritage at Lao Art Museum
Jojo, a popular Lao TikTok creator with over 2.2 million followers, has captured attention online after appearing in elegant traditional Lao attire to promote the country’s...... 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>>>

Airfares rise as fuel costs surge, CAAV reports
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has reported that more than 60 percent of international airlines have raised or plan to raise fares from mid-March due to higher fuel costs. .....More >>>

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What can be done to ease congestion at petrol stations?
Long queues are snaking around petrol stations in Vientiane as the ongoing fuel supply crunch disrupts daily life, ...... More >>>

Young Lao footballers eye glory in Copa Coca Cola Cup
Eight boys’ teams from secondary schools in Vientiane and five provinces are taking part in the Copa Coca Cola Laos ........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 >>>


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