- President extends New Year greetings, calls for national unity
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, has delivered a New Year message highlighting the achievements of 2025 and urging unity among citizens in the run up to landmark national events......More>>>
- Central bank issues update on fluctuations in regional currencies
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), has reported recent movements in regional currencies, highlighting significant shifts in the Thai baht (THB) against the US dollar (US$) and their subsequent impact on the Lao kip (LAK)........More>>>
- First in vitro fertilisation clinic opens at Vientiane hospital
There is now more hope for infertile couples in Laos with the opening of the first in vitro fertilisation (IVF) centre, which greatly increases the chance of conception and successful pregnancy......More>>>
- Nationwide traffic accidents claim 782 lives in 11 months
A total of 782 people lost their lives in road accidents around the country during the first 11 months of this year, highlighting the continued seriousness of road safety challenges.......More>>>
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As New Year’s Day is a public holiday, there will be no issue of the Vientiane Times and the next issue will appear on Friday, January 2.
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- - Cold front set to lower temps nationwide
A cold air mass spreading south from China is forecast to spread across all parts of Laos from January 1-4, causing a noticeable drop in temperatures, according to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department.......More>>>
- Labour ministry takes new step to improve worker health and safety
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has entered into an agreement with private hospitals in Savannakhet to improve occupational health services in the province, which will feature in its 6th five-year Labour and Social Welfare Development Plan. ......More>>>
- Vientiane province court hands down prison sentences to five suspects
The People’s Court in Vientiane province has sentenced five defendants to varying terms in prison, imposing sentences ranging from 11 months to life imprisonment, along with fines for offences including traffic violations, fraud, and drug trafficking...........More>>>
- Two men arrested over theft of streetlight cables in Oudomxay
The Oudomxay provincial Public Security Department has arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of streetlight cables in Xay district, following reports from local residents about repeated damage to public property.........More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam beef up border inspections, marker management
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Laos and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to stronger border management when their respective delegations met in Vientiane on Friday for their 34th Annual General Meeting.......More>>>
- Police issue traffic advisory ahead of New Year 2026 festivities
The Traffic Police Department is stepping up road safety measures ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations, stationing officers on key routes and issuing guidelines in a bid to reduce the number of accidents during the year-end travel period.......More>>>
- Buddha image declared to be item of significant heritage value
An ancient three-colour bronze (Pha Thad Sam See) Buddha image and is housed at Lingxan temple in Lingxan village, Thoulakhom district, Vientiane province, has been designated a national heritage item of local significance.......More>>>
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What are your personal goals for 2026?
As the calendar turns the final page on another year, the Vientiane Times asked members of the public to describe their highs and lows of 2025 and what they hope to achieve in the year ahead. ...... More >>>
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