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24 April, 2024

- President visits Cambodia to reinforce ties
President Thongloun Sisoulith and a high-level delegation are paying a state visit to Cambodia from April 23 to 24 to enhance the longstanding friendship and comprehensive and enduring partnership between Laos and Cambodia. This is Mr Thongloun’s second state visit to the country as president, in response to an invitation from the Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. .....More>>>

- Vietnamese, Lao PMs join in working session in Hanoi

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, who is in Hanoi to attend the ASEAN Future Forum, on April 22. PM Chinh congratulated his guest on the Bunpimay traditional New Year Festival of Laos and thanked the latter for accepting the invitation to participate in and address the forum. ....More>>>

- Plans for Vangvieng-Luang Prabang expressway move closer to completion

The survey and preliminary design of an expressway planned between Vangvieng district in Vientiane province and Luang Prabang province has been completed. This marks a major step in moving forward with Phase 2 of the construction of an expressway linking Vientiane and Boten on the Chinese border. ...More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining, Lao govt in landmark partnership agreement
 
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) and the Government of Laos have entered into another historic agreement as both parties signed the fourth amendment to the Mineral Exploration and Production Agreement on Friday April 12 at the Ministry of Planning and Investment. ....More>>>

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- Labour ministry introduces new system to regulate foreign workers
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare plans to issue visas for illegal foreign workers and renew the work permits of legal foreign workers so they can continue to work in Laos. ....More>>>

- Laos-Luxembourg partnership improving the quality of health services
The Ministry of Health is cooperating with Luxembourg and three United Nations agencies UNICEF, UNFPA and WHO to improve the quality and accessibility of health services, especially in remote villages. ..More>>>

- Soaring temps increase risk of thunderstorms
Temperatures are set to reach record levels for this year in all parts of the country while air pollution will continue and thunderstorms with gusting winds are also possible, the Meteorology and ..More>>>

- Planning ministry eyes budget of US$22.2 million for population survey
The Ministry of Planning and Investment estimates it will cost US$22.2 million to conduct the country’s 5th nationwide population and housing survey in 2025, according to the Pathetlao Daily newspaper. ..More>>>

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Gold price touches new heights
The price of gold jewellery in Laos has touched new heights, rising to almost 30 million kip per baht-weight (15 grams) and ... More >>>

Lao artist to display artwork in Italy
Lao artist Bounpaul Phothyzan along with 15 others is showcasing his artwork at the Spirits of Maritime Crossing gallery in Venice. ... More >>>

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Bitter Grounds: Climate Change brews trouble for Laos’ coffee heartbeat
In Laos, the Bolaven Plateau has a distinctive profile and is renowned for   ....More>>>

Singapore core inflation cools more than expected to 3.1 percent in March
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN) -- Singapore’s core inflation eased more than ...More >>>

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What should we do to stay healthy during hot weather?
Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older people and those who are ...More >>>

Students gear up for Lao University Games
Men’s and women’s taekwondo teams from the National University of Laos are training at the Booyong Indoor Stadium at the ...More >>>

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