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22 July 2026

- PM visits Khammuan, gives advice on poverty alleviation
The Prime Minister visited Khammuan province on Monday, where he held talks with officials in Xaybuathong and Mahaxay districts and met local residents, discussing ways to alleviate poverty.
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- Laos, Hong Kong sign MoU to modernise gold mar-ket, strengthen financial cooperation 
Laos and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the gold market, marking a new step in expanding financial ties and supporting Laos’ efforts to modernise its precious metals industry........More>>>

- Thai Ambassador visits Savan Park to boost economic ties
The Thai Ambassador to Laos, Mrs Krongkanit Rakcharoen, and a delegation accompanying her recently paid an official visit to the Savannakhet Special Economic Zone C (Savan Park) to inspect development progress, assess trade performance, and strengthen cross-border economic cooperation..........More>>>

- Lao Bullion Bank, MKS PAMP sign MoU to strengthen precious metals cooperation
The Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) and MKS PAMP (Hong Kong), a global precious metals trading, refining and minting company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the precious metals sector and enhancing Laos' connectivity with regional and international markets......More>>>

- Laos, Hong Kong deepen financial cooperation through precious metals sector
Laos and Hong Kong are seeking to deepen cooperation in financial services and precious metals development following a visit by Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, to the Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) and the Laos-International Precious Metals Refinery (LIPMER) in Vientiane on July 20.....More>>>


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- Oudomxay begins large-scale vaccination of livestock
Oudomxay province has launched a pilot vaccination and livestock registration campaign targeting 300,000 cattle and 200,000 buffalo, as well as a large number of goats.....More>>>

- FAO, Laos plan post-LDC agriculture strategy
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the Lao government have begun drafting a new five-year strategy to support agriculture and environmental development after Laos graduates from Least Developed Country (LDC) status........More>>>

- Salavan-Vietnam border checkpoint customs revenue exceeds annual target in six months
Customs revenue collected at the La-Lai International Border Crossing in Salavan province reached 467.84 billion kip in the first six months of 2026, more than five times the government’s annual target and far exceeding the six-month goal......More>>>
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Thai trade fair showcases top of the range products
A trade fair dubbed Thailand Week 2026 took place in Vientiane over the weekend to display the best of Thai consumer products and allow Thai enterprises and Lao business partners to explore new collaborations...........More>>>

China Cultural Centre hosts “Colour the Panda” cultural experience
The China Cultural Centre in Laos organised a cultural experience themed “Colour the Panda” alongside the closing ceremony for its Spring 2026 Chinese Language Course........More >>>
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A grandfather’s hands weave more than bamboo – they weave love across generations
In a fast-changing world, a humble craftsman living on the outskirts of Vientiane reminds us that preserving tradition often begins with something as simple as a grandfather making a bamboo fish trap for a grandson he loves......More>>>

Vietnam approves national digital transformation strategy for 2026-2030HANOI (VNA) -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a decision approving the National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–30, with a vision to 2045, setting out ambitious targets to build a prosperous, secure and human-centred digital nation while accelerating economic growth...........More >>>
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Khonphapheng: Where the mighty Mekong meets legend 
Standing beside Khonphapheng waterfall is an experience that stays with you long after you leave. The deafening roar of the Mekong river, the cool mist rising from the crashing rapids, and the endless rush....More >>>

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and members of the Central Disaster Management Committee on Monday give 300 million kip and supplies worth 468 million kip to the Secretary of the Khammuan Provincial Party Committee .....More>>>

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How important is the Lao Women’s Union and what should be done to give women a greater voice in society?
Ahead of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Lao Women’s Union on July 20, the Vientiane Times asked women across the country for their views on this influential organisation and what they.... More >>>

Laos to face Thailand in AFF Hyundai Cup
Lao footballers have resumed training in Vientiane after returning from a two-week training session with the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Club in Vietnam earlier this month. .........More >>>

 
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