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23 April 2026


- President Xi meets special envoy of Lao leader
(China Daily/ANN) -- President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for China and Laos to deepen strategic coordination, expand practical cooperation and ensure the implementation of the new five-year action plan for building a China-Laos community with a shared future............More>>>

- Finance sector sees steady Q1 growth, warns of rising inflation
Laos’ economy grew 5.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 while inflation eased to 7 percent, down sharply from the 13.1 percent recorded in the same period last year. However, finance officials warn that spiralling fuel costs could drive prices higher in the coming months.......More>>>

- Anti-fraud hotline handles 700 complaints
The Anti-Online Fraud Centre has handled more than 700 complaints since late 2025, as Laos strengthens efforts to protect people from fast-growing online scams.......More>>>

- Four-nation Mekong patrol seeks to suppress cross-border crime 
Security personnel from Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand are taking part in the 164th coordinated law enforcement patrol along the Mekong River, marking a continued effort to strengthen regional security and tackle cross-border crime.........More>>>

- Phaivanh Malavong: A guardian of Lao literary heritage
In a quiet temple in Vientiane, surrounded by stacks of manuscripts and the echoes of ancient teachings, Phaivanh Malavong continues a lifelong mission—one that goes beyond writing books. It is a mission to protect the soul of a nation......More>>>


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- Champasak tops revenue target in first quarter of 2026
Champasak topped its revenue target in the first quarter of this year (Q1), posting strong growth and disciplined spending despite global pressures and rising fuel costs......More>>>

- Australia backs gender-equitable practices in education 
The Government of Australia is assisting the Ministry of Education and Sports in a collaborative effort to embed gender-equitable practices in the Lao education system.......More>>>

- Vientiane province upgrades electricity infrastructure to ensure stable power supply
The Vientiane province branch of Electricite du Laos (EDL) is upgrading electricity infrastructure in 11 districts, aiming to improve service quality and ensure stable power supplies during hot weather, when the demand for electricity rises......More>>>

- Savannakhet reviews development success, goals for the future 
A meeting of the Savannakhet Provincial People’s Council on Tuesday reported that more than 52 billion kip had been ploughed into development projects over the past five years. ......More>>>

- Rubbish collection fee set to rise next month 
Residents of Vientiane are being warned of a doubling of household waste collection charges, as city authorities move to counter mounting financial pressures.......More>>>

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Champasak greenlights berry plantation to boost agri-exports
Champasak province is positioning itself as a rising hub for high-value agriculture after approving private investment in........ More >>>

Lao singer JoJo Miracle shines at ROUND Festival in the Philippines 
The ASEAN-Korea Festival 2026 (ROUND Festival), held on April 18-19 at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, the Philippines, gathered talented performers from the 11 ASEAN countries for a grand celebration of........ More >>>

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Riverside dining with hotel-grade flavours in rural Laos
For those seeking a peaceful escape from the busy pace of city life, a journey to Meuangfeuang district in Vientiane province offers more than just fresh air—it delivers a complete riverside dining experience in the lap of nature. ........More>>>

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Hanoi for State visit to Vietnam
HANOI (VNS/VNA/ANN) -- Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse Kim Hae Kyung arrived in Hanoi, beginning a State visit to Vietnam from.......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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How are you protecting yourself against air pollution?
As the thick haze of PM2.5 continues to blanket the country, the health risks are becoming impossible to ignore. Despite the Ministry of Health’s persistent warnings, ..... More >>>

Laos strikes out in new sports at Asian Beach Games
Despite the lack of appropriate training facilities in Laos, some courageous contestants are competing in beach volleyball, beach teqball and beach jiu-jitsu events.....More >>>


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