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9 October 2026

- Laos, Vietnam agree to bolster ties, ink 11 cooperation agreements
The governments of Laos and Vietnam have agreed to cement ties and signed 11 cooperation documents when the prime ministers of the two countries met for talks in Vientiane.........More>>>

- State Inspection Authority pursues US$313 million in losses due to corruption
The State Inspection Authority is pursuing cases of corruption that resulted in losses of approximately US$313 million over a nine-month period, as it strengthens efforts to recover State assets...........More>>>

- BOL takes tougher measures to curb inflation, strengthen kip
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) will step up monetary management, strengthen foreign-exchange controls and encourage wider use of the kip as it seeks to curb inflation and maintain macroeconomic stability, the central bank’s Governor has told the National Assembly (NA).....More>>>

- Lao Brewery Company backs Made in Laos Exhibition 2026 to boost local businesses, promote Lao products
Lao Brewery Company (LBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local businesses and promoting Lao-made products through its strategic partnership with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) in organising the Made in Laos 2026 exhibition.......More>>>

- Electric vehicle imports surge 107 percent in Laos
Laos imported 8,330 fully electric vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, up 107 percent compared to 2025, as the government accelerates its shift towards clean energy and reduced reliance on imported fuel.....More>>>

- Public-private partnership to strengthen chemical and radiological safety
The Chemistry Department of the Ministry of National Defence and Industek Co., Ltd. have joined forces to strengthen chemical and radiological safety in....More>>>
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- 100-hectare botanical garden planned for Vientiane
A 100-hectare area of woodland in Xaythany district, Vientiane, is set to be turned into a botanical garden, with the existing trees to be preserved. Representatives of the Department of Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and JSK Sole........More>>>

- Lao, Vietnamese immigration authorities bolster ties in border management 
The Lao and Vietnamese governments have agreed to strengthen cooperation on border security and management, as immigration and border guard officials met in........More>>>

- Laos, Malaysia deepen state audit cooperation
The governments of Laos and Malaysia have strengthened cooperation in public sector auditing with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.....More>>>

- Govt moves to strengthen fuel security, earn more benefit from minerals
The government is moving to strengthen fuel security and make greater use of Laos’ natural resources at home as global oil markets remain vulnerable to international tensions and supply disruptions.........More>>>

- ASEAN medical device regulators mull ways to strengthen cooperation
The 15th Asean Medical Device Committee (AMDC) meeting is taking place in Vientiane from October 6-9, bringing together medical device regulators and technical experts from all 11 ASEAN member states to discuss ways to strengthen regional regulatory cooperation.........More>>>

- Lao Telecom, NUoL partner for ICT & AI infrastructure 
The Lao Telecommunication Public Company (Lao Telecom) has partnered with the National University of Laos (NUoL) to promote the development of ICT and AI infrastructure across university campuses........More>>>
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Agriculture ministry moves to tighten land use management
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is strengthening the management of investment and land concession projects through more coordinated land-use planning.......More>>>

MEN Folder to mark 10th anniversary with live music, rooftop fashion show
MEN Folder is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind rooftop, open-air fashion show experience at the Souphattra Hotel in Vientiane, bringing together......More >>>
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Rural teachers: nurturing young minds, building the nation
Before the sun rises over many rural communities in Laos, teachers are already preparing for another day........More>>>

GDI advances global development, South-South cooperation
(Xinhua) -- The Global Development Initiative (GDI) has played a key role over the past five years in revitalising the global development agenda and promoting South-South cooperation, a Pakistani envoy has said.........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 >>>

Laos’ Ministry of Health and the Sharing Arts and Cultural Exchange Association of the Republic of Korea sign a cooperation agreement on public health support in Laos......More>>>

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What areas should the government’s 2027 budget prioritise?
The National Assembly is considering the government’s proposed budget for 2027, which includes more funding for education and health, roads, food security, disaster preparedness and skills development.......... More >>>

Lao, Vietnamese, Mongolian baseball teams come together for  Dream Cup
Baseball teams from Vietnam, Mongolia and Laos are competing in the Dream Cup, the first international baseball tournament to be staged in Laos, with games taking place in Vientiane from October 8-10. .........More>>>

 
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