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9 November 2026


- President urges National University of Laos to raise education standards, strengthen research
Party Secretary General and President Thongloun Sisoulith has called on the National University of Laos (NUOL) to improve the quality of higher education, strengthen.......More>>>

- Lao Bullion Bank joins Japan Bullion Market Association
The Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) has joined the Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA), marking another step in strengthening Laos’ precious metals market and expanding its connections with international bullion markets........More>>>

- HELVETAS Laos celebrates 25 years of partnership, impact in Laos
HELVETAS Laos is marking 25 years of partnership with Laos, celebrating its contribution to sustainable and inclusive development through initiatives that have supported1...........More>>>

- Nakai-Nam Theun puts communities at heart of conservation
Nakai-Nam Theun National Park is placing nearly 9,000 residents at the heart of its 2027-2035 conservation plan and efforts to gain international recognition.........More>>>

- China Energy Engineering Group Northeast No.3 Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. undertaking photovoltaic project in Laos
China Energy Engineering Group Northeast No. 3 Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. (the Company) recently secured the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) general contract for the 100MW Bolikhamxay Photovoltaic Project in Laos..........More>>>

- LXML invests over 1 billion kip to strengthen rural healthcare in Savannakhet
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has invested more than 1 billion kip in a new staff dormitory at Na Xieng Lae Health Centre in Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province, helping improve healthcare services and strengthen emergency medical.........More>>>


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- Laos gears up for key meeting ahead of LDC graduation

The government is preparing to use the upcoming 2026 Round Table Meeting to source development financing and set budget priorities for 2027, as Laos approaches graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status at the end of this month........More>>>

- Laos, Tatarstan eye stronger economic ties

The governments of Laos and the Republic of Tatarstan, a federal republic of the Russian Federation, have pledged to strengthen economic and investment cooperation while expanding ties in tourism, energy, education and other areas of mutual interest.........More>>>

- Govt flags need for improved planning amid rapid urban growth
The government plans to accelerate the development of urban infrastructure as new rail and expressway routes spur the growth of towns, while acknowledging concerns about flooding, traffic congestion, and overstretched infrastructure......More>>>

- Laos takes aim at poverty, malnutrition​ with pledge to improve food security
The government will intensify efforts to strengthen food production, improve nutrition and reduce poverty, as nearly 15​ percent​ of households remain impoverished and malnutrition among children under five continues to be a serious challenge.......More>>>

- Laos, Belarus seek closer economic ties, expand cooperation
Laos and Belarus have agreed to strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation, with a focus on agriculture, industry, education and tourism, as the two countries seek to translate their longstanding political ties into practical partnerships........More>>>

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Laos, Tatarstan explore investment opportunities in five key sectors
Laos and the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation are exploring opportunities to expand business cooperation in the five key sectors of machinery, petrochemicals, agriculture, logistics and industrial development. .....More>>>

France-Laos Festival kicks off in Luang Prabang, Vientiane events to begin next week
The 2026 France-Laos Festival opened in Luang Prabang province on Tuesday, with a series of cultural activities organised to celebrate the friendship and cultural ties.......More >>>

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Better roads, river access herald brighter future for island communities
The journey from the Nakasang riverside to Don Det and Don Khone islands in southern Laos is becoming easier, but for the people who call these Mekong River islands home, the changes mean much more than a smoother ride.........More>>>

Vietnam, Spain seek to deepen Strategic Partnership
MADRID (VNA) -- Vietnam and Spain have agreed on orientations and specific measures to further deepen their Strategic Partnership at the sixth political consultation at the deputy foreign minister level between.....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 >>>

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Why is education so important for young people and the country as a whole?
Education plays a vital role in shaping young people’s futures, equipping them with knowledge, practical skills and values that help them become responsible members of society. A good education can open doors ..... 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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