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1 December 2025

- Foreign diplomats offer National Day best wishes to Lao leaders
Foreign diplomats on Sunday met with President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Sonxay Siphandone and other Party and state leaders to offer best wishes.......More>>>

- Laos all set for grand 50th anniversary celebration
Party and government leaders and all Lao citizens will honour the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic with a grand two-day.........More>>>

- Brief biography of Vietnamese General Secretary
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Comrade To Lam, was born on July 10, 1957, in Nghia Trụ Commune,...........More>>>

- Kaysone Phomvihane exhibition celebrates 50 years of progress
A photo exhibition celebrating the life, revolutionary mission, and development ......More>>>

- Lao Brewery Company, PR Partner Rantau+ win gold at the Global Sustainability and Purpose Awards 2025 in UK for Best Technological Innovation
Lao Brewery Company (LBC), part of the Carlsberg Group, and its long-termy.....More>>>

- Building Laos with determination: The story of PROCON and its director
When we pass by a new building under construction, a bridge rising over a river, ...More>>>

- Nam Theun 2 Marks 15 Years of Power Generation as Laos Celebrates 50th National Day VIENTIANE, Laos -- As Laos celebrates a series,......More>>>

- A model of care: special inpatient facility sets new standard at Mother and Newborn Hospital
As Laos prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding.....More>>>


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- Central Committee endorses draft documents ahead of Party Congress
The drafts of several key documents were endorsed at the final meeting of the 11th Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party last Thursday.s.......More>>>

- Top leaders of Vietnam and China send best wishes on National Day

The Party and state leaders of Vietnam and China have sent their best wishes to Laos, joining Lao citizens in celebrating the historic 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR........More>>>

- PM calls for united action to end online violence

Laos is marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by calling for stronger national action to protect women and girls from rising online abuse, as threats grow more complex and widespread.....More>>>

- Foreign Minister: Laos makes remarkable progress over past five decades  
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has made significant progress over the past 50 years, creating a strong foundation for further advancement for decades to come, the minister of foreign affairs has said........More>>>

- Medals honour 50 years of service by personnel
The Party Central Committee’s Propaganda and Training Committee has awarded commemorative medals to more than 500 personnel to honour their years of service and mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.......More>>>

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- Legacy of Lao forebears still alive today
Half a century after the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the soul of the nation continues to shine through its enduring traditions, timeless customs, and collective pride. The legacy of Lao forebears—rooted in simplicity, harmony, and cultural creativity—remains deeply woven into the nation’s fabric, shaping both identity and destiny.....More>>>

- Five decades of the Lao PDR: Leading investment advisor highlights milestones and future opportunities
As Laos enters its next 50 years as a nation, a senior business leader has highlighted the country’s development milestones and outlined key priorities to drive economic growth in the coming decades.......More>>>

- A legacy in the mountains: how one businessman answered the Party’s call to transform Xaysomboun
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks its 50th anniversary on December 2, stories of dedication, sacrifice, and nation-building are surfacing across the country.......More>>>

- Pharmaceutical Factory No. 3: A pillar of development for Laos over 50 years
Enterprise Company Pharmaceutical Factory No. 3 is one of Laos’ pharmaceutical factories that plays an important role in national development. In the past, healthcare in our country Laos largely relied on assistance from friendly nations and international organizations, and entirely on imported medicine.....More>>>

- Advancing Lao products to the international market: The success story of Toyo Lao Established in 2016, Toyo Industry Lao Factory Sole Company Limited has quickly emerged as a leader in the production of high quality pipes and equipment for various water supply systems....More>>>

- iM Financial Group intensifies CSR focus on future generations in Laos
iM Financial Group is expanding its social contribution efforts by spearheading initiatives to improve sustainable educational environments and support sports infrastructure for Lao society and future generations, marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Laos....More>>>

 
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BOL warns against ‘mule accounts’ as online fraud escalates
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has issued an urgent warning about a rising wave of online fraud involving bank accounts being used for money laundering............ More >>>

Youth teams selected for training and competition ahead of ASEAN Youth Theatre Festival 2025
Ten youth teams have completed an intensive three-day training course held at the National College of the Arts in Laos from........ More >>>

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50 years of achievements celebrated this National Day
This article marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, and the 105th birth anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane .....More>>>

Vietnam, Laos advance together into new development era
MOSCOW (VNS/ANN) -- On the occasion of the fiftieth National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2025), representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia visited the Lao Embassy in the country to extend their congratulations,........More >>>

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What’s your view of the progress Laos has made over the past 50 years?
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks 50 years since its establishment on December 2, 1975, the anniversary is not just a commemoration ..... More >>>

Laos wins bronze in sepak takraw at ASEAN School Games
The Lao sepak takraw team has won a bronze medal in the athletic ball game, which featured on the programme at the 14th ASEAN School Games, which took place......More >>>

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Laos at 50: A journey of change, progress and national pride
As Laos celebrates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on December 2, the nation pauses to look back at a journey filled with resilience, development, and collective pride.. ...More >>>


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