- Party, state leaders honoured with 50th anniversary medals
Current and former leaders on Thursday received commemorative medals to mark 50 years of the establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The ceremony took place at the Party Central Committee Office, attended by the Secretary General of the Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, along with former Secretaries General, former Presidents, members of the Politbureau, members of the Party Central Committee, and present and former leaders of ministries and organisations........More>>>
- Lao Bullion Bank, Sabthavy Financial Institution sign MoU to expand credit access
The Lao Bullion Bank Limited (LBB) and the Sabthavy Financial Institution have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the use of financial status certificates as collateral for loans, marking another step towards improving credit accessibility in Laos......More>>>
- President briefed on outcomes of 14th High-Level Round Table meeting
Development partners and international organisations have pledged continued cooperation in implementing Laos’s development agenda, strengthening debt management, and supporting the country’s smooth transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status......More>>>
- Princess Aiko’s tour deepens Laos-Japan ties
Princess Aiko of Japan met students and visited development projects in Vientiane on November 19 as part of her official visit to Laos from November 17-21 to mark 70 years of Laos-Japan diplomatic ties. At Vientiane Secondary School, she was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Mrs Dalavone Kittiphan, who joined teachers and students in greeting the Princess......More>>>
- BCEL recognised as leading business at LNCCI’s 35th anniversary
Banque pour le Commerce Extérieur Lao (BCEL) was recognised as an Outstanding Leading Business at the 35th anniversary celebrations of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) last week. The awards ceremony was held at the National Convention Centre on November 14, celebrating businesses that have demonstrated exceptional growth and contributed significantly to Laos’ socio-economic development over the past decades.....More>>>
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- Laos on track to complete NA, provincial elections before April
Laos plans to complete the election of members of the 10th National Assembly and 5th Provincial People’s Councils before Lao New Year in April 2026 under a clear timeline outlined at the ongoing sitting of the National Assembly......More>>>
- Lao ambassador calls on media to strengthen ASEAN-Korea ties
The Republic of Korea and Laos, along with other ASEAN countries, need to develop closer media links to advance the sharing of information and knowledge between the peoples of ASEAN and Korea, a Lao diplomat has said. Speaking to reporters at the ASEAN Trade Fair 2025 in Korea, the Lao Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mr Songkane Luangmunithone....More>>>
- Foreign visitor numbers surge by 15 percent in first 9 months
More than 3.3 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first nine months of this year, marking a 15 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Tourism Development Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The increase is attributed to improved tourism facilities and services, including the high-speed railway, which passes through Luang Prabang and Oudomxay provinces where there are numerous attractions for visitors....More>>>
- PM authorises creation of 640 sub-districts as part of administrative reform
The government has approved the creation of 640 sub-districts (taseng) nationwide, marking a significant restructuring of local administration in recent years.
The new sub-districts will become the lowest tier of government, replacing villages as the primary administrative unit following National Assembly (NA) approval last week.......More>>>
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Govt makes strides in bid to combat drug abuse
Drug abuse is currently plaguing many young people and is proving difficult to combat. The government has spent a large amount of money on efforts to prevent the spread of drugs, but the problem persists and is becoming more widespread as drugs continue to flood into the country..........More>>>
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Petanque draws crowds at National Games
Pétanque continues to be one of the most popular sports at this year’s National Games, as it was during the 11th National Games held in Xiengkhouang province in 2022..........More >>>
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