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3 June 2026


- President begins visit to China to strengthen ties
Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, arrived in China’s Zhejiang province on Tuesday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation......More>>>

- Rescue teams pump water from cave, hoping to reach last trapped men
Rescue teams are racing to clear floodwater from a cave in Xaysomboun province as they push to reach two men still trapped underground after more than 10 days.......More>>>

- Vangvieng seeks closer ties with Chongqing to expand trade, tourism
Vangvieng District, a tourism hotspot in Laos’ Vientiane Province, is seeking to strengthen cooperation with China's Chongqing municipality in a bid to expand trade, investment, tourism and logistics links, leveraging the Laos-China Railway corridor........More>>>

- Report on business development calls for further reforms to support SMEs
A new report issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) has called for further reforms to improve the business environment and strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Laos.......More>>>

- Tree-planting event highlights private sector role in Laos’ sustainable future
A tree-planting initiative led by a prominent Lao businessman, Mr Daovone Phachanthavong, has reinforced the growing role of the private sector in supporting the government’s efforts to expand forest cover, combat climate change, and promote green growth and sustainable development.....More>>>


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- Bokeo folk boost resilience to weather extremes
More than 2,000 young people and community members across Bokeo province have improved their resilience to climate change following a three-year climate change adaptation project in Paktha of Pha-oudom districts in Bokeo province......More>>>

- Road 13 South upgrade ahead of schedule
The upgrade of National Road 13 South between Xaythany district in Vientiane and Thaphabath district in Bolikhamxay province is progressing ahead of schedule, with repairs to the potholed surface well underway........More>>>

- Nam Tha power company furthers support for education in Bokeo 
The Nam Tha 1 Lao Power Company Limited is continuing to improve educational facilities in rural areas of Pha-oudom district in Bokeo province.........More>>>

- Construction starts on Vangvieng airport-to-tourism complex project
Vangvieng has begun turning its old airport site into a US$216 million tourism and commercial complex, a project designed to stimulate the tourism industry, create jobs, and attract further trade and investment. ......More>>>

- Health ministry reveals shocking number of deaths from smoking-related diseases
The Ministry of Health has revealed that approximately 6,700 people in Laos die each year from diseases caused by tobacco use, equivalent to an average of 18 deaths per day. These deaths account for around 15 percent of all fatalities in the country. .........More>>>

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Govt pushes reforestation as private sector expands tree planting efforts
The government has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon absorption by 60 percent by 2030, while targeting net zero emissions by 2050........More>>>

Lao Ethnic Garden celebrates 102nd International Children’s Day and 46th National Tree Planting Day
The Lao Ethnic Garden organised a celebration to mark the 102nd anniversary of the International Children’s Day and the 46th anniversary of the National Arbour Day last Saturday.......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>>>

Vietnam–Singapore ties:  a cooperation model in ASEAN
SINGAPORE (VNA/VNS/ANN) --  General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State......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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Toward a tobacco-free future: A decisive moment for strengthening tobacco control in Laos
On this World No Tobacco Day, we commend the Government of Laos for its bold and sustained leadership in tobacco control. ...... More >>>

Lao Table Tennis Federation seeks to raise the bar among younger players 
The Ministry of Education and Sports has asked the new executive committee of the Lao Table Tennis Federation (LTTF) to encourage young players to raise their game so they can compete with greater .........More >>>

 


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