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29 October 2026

- President hails Buddhist conference as platform for regional cooperation
President Thongloun Sisoulith has expressed confidence that the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable will strengthen friendship and cooperation among participating countries, while promoting peace, mutual understanding and the shared values of Buddhism.........More>>>

- Buddhist forum promotes peace, cultural and religious ties
Buddhist leaders from 29 countries and regions gathered in Vientiane on Wednesday to strengthen religious education, promote cultural exchanges, and expand charitable cooperation while advancing the cause of peace.........More>>>

- Govt to raise private-sector minimum wage to 3.4 million kip
The government will increase the minimum monthly wage for private-sector workers to 3.4 million kip from January 2027, up from the current 2.5 million kip, to help keep pace with spiralling living costs........More>>>

- Pak Beng Power Company shares China study tour outcomes
Pak Beng Power Co Ltd hosted an achievement-sharing session themed “Striving for Excellence, For a Shared Future” on October 27, which was attended by more than 20 Chinese, Lao and Thai employees of the company.......More>>>
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- Security ministry sets October 31 deadline for surrender of illegal firearms
The Ministry of Public Security has ordered all individuals and entities in possession of illegal firearms and explosives to surrender them to authorities by October 31............More>>>

- Four Mekong countries beef up river patrols in crackdown on crime
Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand have reaffirmed their intention to strengthen border security and information-sharing at the 170th Meeting on Cooperation...........More>>>

- Unitel Expands Entertainment and Digital Lifestyle Experiences in Laos via LaoTV, LaoApp, and LaoTravel
From watching television and streaming music to accessing daily convenience services and booking travel, technology is continuously transforming how people access...........More>>>

- New nutrition project targets high child malnutrition rates in Salavan
A new nutrition project has been launched in Salavan province to tackle high rates of child malnutrition, after an assessment found that nearly 45 percent of children under five in targeted rural communities suffered from stunted growth..........More>>>

- Transport ministry takes stock of road links in Phongsaly
Public Works and Transport Ministry officials inspected key roads and rural infrastructure projects in Phongsaly province on Monday, focusing on construction progress, road conditions and plans to repair a 73-kilometre route linking Bountay district with neighbouring Oudomxay province........More>>>

- New forecasting centre to strengthen early warnings amid extreme weather threats
The government has opened a new control room for meteorological and hydrological to strengthen weather monitoring, flood forecasting and disaster early warning systems as the country faces growing threats from extreme weather and natural disasters...............More>>>

- Attapeu authorities crack down on illegal wildlife trade 
Authorities in Attapeu province have disposed of confiscated wildlife carcasses and released surviving animals back into the wild as part of efforts to crack down on the illegal trade in protected animal species..........More>>>

- Study in Japan Fair opens new pathways for Lao students
Lao students looking to continue their education abroad gained valuable insights into academic opportunities in Japan during the Study in Japan Fair 2026 on Wednesday........More>>>
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Korean food firms eye Lao market opportunities
Korean food and agricultural suppliers explored new business and distribution opportunities in Laos as a three-day trade mission connected 35 Korean companies with Lao........More>>>

Noy Laochongxoua named Miss Cosmo Laos 2026
Noy Laochongxoua has been crowned Miss Cosmo Laos 2026 and will represent Laos at the Miss Cosmo international beauty pageant in Vietnam, where she will showcase Laos’ national identity to an international audience......More >>>
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From needle and thread to a livelihood keeping Hmong stories alive
For Kia Lee, a needle and thread are more than tools for embroidery; they are a link to her childhood, a source of income, and a way to keep the traditions and memories of the Hmong people alive.........More>>>

China adds 1,625 km of new rail lines amid push to build modern railway infrastructure
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- China put a total of 1,625 kilometres of new railway lines into operation in the first three quarters of 2026..........More >>>
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Where the train meets the night: a different side of Hanoi
People stood along the narrow railway, phones and cameras ready, their eyes fixed along the narrow railway track. Café......More >>>

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports, Associate Prof. Dr Thongsalith Mangnomek; President of Kobe University in Japan, Professor Dr Masato Fujisawa....More>>>

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What are your thoughts on the ban on kip notes in decorative items and gifts?
Concerns over the use of kip banknotes to make decorative gifts..... More >>>

FIFA president inspires Lao squad at FIFA U-15 World Cup
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has expressed its deep gratitude and sincere thanks to FIFA President Gianni Infantino for visiting the Lao U-15 team during the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026........More>>>

 
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