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20 November 2025

- Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, began her first official overseas visit to Laos on Monday, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties........More>>>

- Traffic direction changes planned on city roads
The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport is preparing to introduce changes in the direction of traffic flow on nine main roads in the city centre. .....More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining honoured with LNCCI Business Leader Award 2024
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) has been awarded the prestigious Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) Business Leader Award 2024,.....More>>>

- Lao Telecommunications Company Group receives Outstanding Business Leader Award Lao Telecommunications Company Group was awarded the Lao Business Leader Award on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI).....More>>>

- Australia and ASEAN: United in Promoting Peace
Southeast Asia understands all too well the true cost of conflict and the value of peace. Violence and instability disrupt livelihoods, displace communities and undermine economic growth – threatening food and energy security,....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>>>


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- NA sets priorities for 10th Legislature, reviews achievements of past five years
The National Assembly (NA) has set a sweeping agenda for the 10th Legislature, prioritising sharper decision-making on issues of national importance, stronger alignment with development goals, rigorous law enforcement, and closer oversight of the state budget. .....More>>>

- Germany, Laos: United in Diversity – 2025 United in World Heritage
The purpose of UNESCO World Heritage listings is to identify, protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value to humanity. They are considered as irreplaceable sources of life, inspiration and legacy which we should pass on to future generations. ....More>>>

- Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Partners for a Resilient Future

Europe and the Indo-Pacific are working closely together to support shared growth, resilience and sustainability, bringing people, trade and the environment together across continents...More>>>

- Cold snap sees temperatures plummet nationwide

The Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned that temperatures will fall by 3-5C over the next few days, with the northern highlands and the Bolaven Plateau expected to experience particularly cold and breezy conditions......More>>>

- More Lao agricultural produce heading to China

The governments of Laos and China have reaffirmed their strong partnership by unlocking new opportunities for agricultural export cooperation.
The topic was discussed during a meeting held recently in Chongqing, China, on the sidelines of the 9th ASEAN-China Ministerial SPS Cooperation Meeting.........More>>>

- National University of Laos and Teikyo University renew partnership

The National University of Laos (NUOL) and the Teikyo University (TU) of Japan have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the continuation of their successful academic cooperation......More>>>

- Police officer fatally shot in Bokeo

A tragic shooting near a school in Huayxai district, Bokeo province, has shocked the local community, leaving a senior police officer dead and a student slightly injured......More>>>

 
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VBSP supports NBB’s poverty drive in northern Laos
The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) continues supporting the Lao Bank for Social Policies (NBB-Policy Bank) in.......... More >>>

Daeng Lattana dazzles Miss Universe stage in Lao national costume ‘The Rose of Paksan’
Lao pageant fans are celebrating a proud cultural moment as Ms Daeng Lattana, the 9th Miss Universe Laos, graced the 74th Miss Universe stage in Bangkok, Thailand, wearing the breathtaking national costume...... More >>>

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A nation united in celebration: Thousands flock to the grand opening of 12th National Games
At the unusually early hour of 3 pm on November 15, thousands of spectators —ranging from local residents of Vientiane to visitors from across the Laos — began lining the streets and gathering.........More>>>

Putin announces visa-free entry for Chinese citizens to start ‘very soon’
(Global Times/BRNN) –Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China’s determination and position to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia have always been consistent, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.........More >>>

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Russia and Laos: 65 years of time-tested friendship
On 7 October 2025, Russia and Laos celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the past decades, much has changed in our ..... More >>>

Army closes in on medal haul target at National Games
Teams from the Ministry of National Defence are pulling out all the stops to win medals at the National Games, which are taking place in Vientiane from November 15-25........More >>>

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Jakarta: A city where urban energy meets the calm of the sea
When people think of Jakarta, they often imagine endless traffic, the blare of horns, and millions of people rushing to keep up with the city’s fast pace. ...More >>>


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