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21 May 2026


- Party reaffirms rural development, LDC graduation as top priorities
Rural development, improved living standards, and efforts to steer Laos out of Least Developed Country (LDC) status were reaffirmed as national priorities at the opening of the Party Central Committee’s plenary session this week...........More>>>

- Vietnam breaks ground on 60km expressway to Laos; Laos pushes ahead with linking section
Vietnam broke ground on May 18 on a 60-kilometre expressway costing 23.94 trillion dong (US$910 million) to the Lao border, advancing a long-planned highway......More>>>

- New implant marks significant progress in drug treatment 
A new medical treatment designed to help people recovering from drug addiction has taken another step forward in Laos, after the Naltrexone........More>>>

- Global Vision, Local Excellence: Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane host exclusive reception
Crowne Plaza Vientiane and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane hosted an exclusive reception on May 8, marking a significant leadership milestone for the capital’s premium hospitality sector......More>>>

- Govt, APB to provide secure access to electronic transactions
The Department of Digital Technology of the Ministry of Technology and Communications and Agricultural Promotion Bank Limited (APB) have ageed to partner in the development and provision of digital identity authentication systems to ensure secure......More>>>

- Enhancing comfort and experience: Amari Vangvieng unveils soft renovations
Amari Vangvieng has unveiled a thoughtfully planned soft renovation, refreshing the guest experience at the only international branded hotel in Vangvieng. .....More>>>

- Laos unveils urban development plan at UN forum
Baku, Azerbaijan: A high-level delegation from the Lao government is attending the 13th session of the World Urban Forum under the theme “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities”.....More>>>


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- Luxembourg extends support to State Audit Organisation
The Government of Luxembourg will continue to provide assistance to the State Audit Organisation to improve its efficiency and working methods..........More>>>

- Central bank keeps policy interest rate unchanged
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has decided to maintain the 7-day policy interest rate at 8 percent per annum as authorities seek to preserve monetary stability and contain inflationary pressures linked to global uncertainty and rising fuel prices.......More>>>

- Laos, partners advance biodiversity and climate goals
Luang Prabang:  Representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered here this week, agreeing to strengthen cooperation on the protection and sustainable management of primary forests and biodiversity.........More>>>

- Laos, Russia launch joint military exercise 
The Joint Special Operations Training “Typhoon” and the Lao-Russian Joint Military Exercise “Laros-2026” kicked off at the Kommadam Military Academy in Vientiane on Monday, marking another milestone in defence cooperation between Laos and Russia..........More>>>

- Laos  reviews new child labour elimination strategy
Safeguarding children against the worst forms of child labour remains an issue of paramount national concern for the Lao PDR. Despite ongoing government efforts to strengthen legal frameworks and expand children’s access to quality education and healthcare, persistent socioeconomic challenges such as poverty, limited law enforcement, and child labour continue to threaten children’s physical health, mental well-being, and moral development...........More>>>

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ADB Frontier backs Houng Sok to expand local food manufacturing in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Frontier initiative has announced a growth capital investment of US$400,000 in Houng Sok Sole Co., Ltd. to support the expansion........More>>>

Top 10 trending songs on Lao radio
The top 10 most requested songs on radio station FM93.0MHz for the week ending May 15 have been revealed, showcasing the hottest tracks currently winning the hearts of Lao listeners across the country. .......More >>>

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Laos’ motorcycle wash culture evolves
On a hot afternoon in Vientiane, the sound of water spraying against dusty motorcycles mixes with Lao music playing softly from a small roadside repair shop........More>>>

Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, with the two......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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What’s the best way to stay healthy during the rainy season?
Doctors are urging everyone to be extra careful in the rainy season as wet and warm conditions create an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, while rising mosquito..... More >>>

Lao bodybuilder wins bronze at S.E. Asian champs 
Lao bodybuilder Santisouk Duangkeomany has picked up a bronze medal in the men’s 170cm bodybuilding event at the 20th South East Asian Bodybuilding and Physique ........More >>>

 


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