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26 December 2025


- Laos, Thailand open fifth Friendship Bridge, strengthening cross-border connectivity
Laos and Thailand on Thursday officially opened the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge across the Mekong river, marking a major milestone in bilateral cooperation and boosting regional connectivity, trade, and investment.......More>>>

- Lao Airlines launches direct flight between Vientiane and Zhanjiang
Lao Airlines has inaugurated a direct flight between Vientiane and Zhanjiang in China, creating another important link between Laos and southern China.
​The inaugural flight, QV863, serviced by an Airbus A320, touched down at Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport on Tuesday evening. The aircraft was greeted with a traditional water salute, celebrating the airport’s first international service since its relocation in 2022......More>>>

- CPC delegation visits Laos to bolster Party ties
A delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) is visiting Laos from December 23-26 to strengthen Party-to-Party ties and practical cooperation with Laos......More>>>

- NTPC, 41 suppliers commit to Ethics and Compliance Charter in Laos
Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC) recently organised events for the signing of an Ethics and Compliance Charter with 41 supplier companies, reinforcing a shared commitment to integrity and responsible business practices......More>>>


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- Secure borders to boost Lao-Thai cooperation in 2026
Laos and Thailand are fast-tracking a new security roadmap to ensure the stability and sustainability of their shared border ahead of a bilateral summit in 2026.
​Military officials from both nations met in Vientiane province from December 19-22 for the 30th Joint Secretariat Meeting of the General Border Peacekeeping Cooperation Committee (GBC)........More>>>

- Luang Namtha welcomes 1.3 million visitors in 2025
Luang Namtha province recorded strong tourism growth this year, welcoming nearly 1.3 million visitors and generating more than US$40 million in tourism-related income, underscoring the province’s rising profile as a key eco-tourism and cultural destination in northern Laos.
According to the Deputy Head of the provincial Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Somsavath Namintha, nearly 1.3 million tourists visited or passed through the province in 2025, representing an increase of 2.86 percent compared to 2024. ........More>>>

- China-Laos 500kV Power Interconnection Project 80 percent complete
The China-Laos 500kV Power Interconnection Project is now 80 percent complete and is progressing steadily towards its expected completion in April 2026 after construction began in February this year.......More>>>

- Farmers help out with school meals in Xekong
Farmers in​ Thateng​ district, Xekong​ province,​ are using their smallholdings to provide fresh food for school lunches, giving a boost to both children’s nutrition and rural livelihoods.
Under the Farmer Linkages Project for Promoting and Strengthening Local Production to Supply School Meals, supported​ ​by​ the World​ Food​ Programme, farmers in Thateng district are being supported to grow vegetables and provide eggs and other produce specifically for primary schools.
The initiative links schools directly with local farmers, ensuring children receive fresh, nutritious meals while farmers earn some extra income and improve their farming skills.........More>>>

 
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Champasak exceeds 2025 revenue target for fourth consecutive year
Total revenue collection in Champasak province has exceeded 1,578.38 billion kip so far this year, surpassing the target set in the revised 2025 plan by 114.04 percent and that of the initial plan by 116.91 percent,...... More >>>

Reereiw Show revives Lao historical song ‘The Land of Freedom’ at Vangvieng Music Festival
Reereiw Show delivered a memorable performance at the Vangvieng Music Festival by presenting the Lao historical song “The Land of Freedom” in a newly arranged......... More >>>

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From one season to every season: How food preservation is changing lives in Xekong
Before the sun rises over Lamam district in xekong province, Mrs Soukham’s kitchen, a farmer in Vangxang village is already alive. On a wooden shelf are jars of dried vegetables and dried fish and preserved.......More>>>


Vietnam should promote trade activities to boost OCOP product exports
HANOI(VNA) -- Vietnam needs to change its trade promotion activities to increase the export of OCOP products in a more diversified, innovative and sustainable manner, according to experts at a seminar on enhancing the export of these products held....... .More >>>

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How does traffic congestion affect your productivity and stress levels?
Traffic congestion in Vientiane has evolved from a minor inconvenience into a daily challenge that affects how people work, think and feel. As traffic volume increases, many residents say worsening road conditions, particularly those linked ...... More >>>

S. Korea provides footballs for Lao schools
The Sharing Culture Arts Association of the Republic of Korea has donated 150 footballs to the Ministry of Education and Sports to support physical education in remote schools and orphanages across Laos.
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Exploring Laos at 50: A journey through nature, culture and adventure
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks the 50th anniversary of its founding, the nation enters a moment of profound reflection, honouring its achievements in peace, development and unity, while. ...More >>>


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