- Govt sets agenda for self-reliant economy, sustained development
The government convened its monthly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, focusing on directives to achieve an independent and self-reliant economy, alongside other priorities under the national socio-economic development plan..........More>>>
- Trade union body urges business operators to increase the minimum wage
The Lao Federation of Trade Unions has called on business operators to raise the minimum wage, in a bid to help workers struggling to cope the rising cost of living, which is exacerbated by the depreciation of the kip........More>>>
- Remains of wartime US service member to be repatriated
The government on Monday handed over the remains of a US service member who died during past conflict, at a ceremony held at Pakse International Airport in Champasak province under the latest joint Lao-US recovery programme for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.........More>>>
- Public Bank Lao Ltd. opens new head office building in Vientiane
The Public Bank Lao Limited (PBLL) on Monday (February 23) marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its new Head Office in Vientiane, reaffirming the Bank’s long-term commitment to supporting the Lao PDR’s financial sector and economic development....More>>>
- Japan Alumni of Laos marks 25 years as a living bridge between Laos and JapanWhen the Japan Alumni of Laos (JAOL) was founded on May 11, 2001, few could have imagined how deeply it would shape relations between Laos and Japan over the next two decades. Today, as the association celebrates its 25th anniversary,......More>>>
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- Vientiane customs revenue exceeds 2025 target driven by spike in vehicle importsVientiane Capital Customs beat its 2025 revenue target after a surge in vehicle imports resulted in customs duty payments of 9.459 trillion kip, exceeding the target figure by more than 2.3 trillion kip.......More>>>
- Laos advances climate resilience planning for key river basins
The government has taken a significant step in safeguarding its vital water resources by validating a comprehensive Climate Change Risk Assessment for the Sedone and Nam Neun river basins.......More>>>
- Major traffic changes set to come into effect this week
The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has announced sweeping changes to traffic flow in central Vientiane, with the new regulations set to take effect on Saturday, February 28.........More>>>
- Lao Airlines to resume direct Vientiane – Da Nang service
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier of Laos, has announced it will resume direct flights linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang from March 29........More>>>
- UXO Lao celebrates 30 years of bomb disposal
UXO Lao marked its 30th anniversary with a ceremony in Vientiane this week, celebrating three decades of humanitarian work involving the removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) to make land safe for agriculture, rural communities, and development......More>>>
- Changeable weather, air pollution in the mix over coming week
Unsettled weather conditions are forecast from February 23 through March as Laos transitions from winter to summer, bringing rising temperatures, scattered rain showers and occasional strong winds.......More>>>
- Bolikhamxay officials work to reduce poverty
Officials in Bolikhamxay province are focusing on improving the living standards of local residents as the region still has 1,348 poor families.......More>>> |
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What can we do to mitigate the effects of storms?
With the hot season well and truly upon us, we can export more storms, which bring thunder and lightning, strong winds and torrential rain. Sometimes these storms can cause extensive damage. Vientiane Times sought opinions about the precautions we should take...... More >>>
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Ezra striker maintains Laos’ top goal scorer ranking
Ezra FC’s powerful Japanese striker Kiko Narita has again been ranked the top scorer in the ongoing Pepsi Lao League. The 21-year-old defender, who currently plays for Thai League 1 powerhouse BG Pathum United, provided the clinical pass.....More >>>
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