- Laos, China mark 65 years of ties amid expanding trade, investment
The value of two-way trade between Laos and China soared to nearly US$10 billion in 2025, up almost 20 percent year-on-year, while China remained Laos’ largest foreign investor with cumulative investment exceeding US$18 billion, highlighting deepening economic ties between the two countries. The figures were cited at a ceremony held in Vientiane on Thursday to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Laos and China, as well as 2026 being Laos-China Friendship Year..............More>>>
- Laos, China mark 65 years of diplomatic relations
The Lao and Chinese parties and governments marked 65 years of diplomatic relations on Friday, highlighting deepening cooperation and shared development goals. The Commission for Information and Education of the Central Committee, in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in Laos, hosted the event on April 24 at the Party Central Committee’s Administration Office in Vientiane........More>>>
- Lao Front to hold National Congress this week
The Lao Front for National Development (LFND) will hold its 12th National Congress on April 28-29, the Vice President of the Lao Front’s Central Committee, Mr Laopaoxong Navongxay, told a press conference on Thursday.The Congress will review the fulfilment of resolutions adopted for the previous term and its efforts to bolster national solidarity and chart a course for future development..........More>>>
- Lao power exports to Vietnam jump sharply
Laos transmitted a record amount of electricity to Vietnam in the first quarter of 2026, driven by new renewable energy projects and stronger cross-border transmission links.........More>>>
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- School students celebrate top scores in national exams
Eight outstanding secondary school students have secured top honours in the 2025-26 National Best Student exams, receiving medals, certificates of merit, and scholarships from the Ministry of Education and Sports in recognition of their achievement.......More>>>
- Lao translation of “Human Acts” opens window into Korean literature
The internationally acclaimed novel “Human Acts”by Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, has been translated into Lao and is now available to readers following publication by Dokked Publishing in Vientiane........More>>>
- Transport ministry strengthens trade corridor with improved road links
The government has awarded a contract to Lao Mixay Construction Co., Ltd. to carry out a five-year project comprising two years of road building and repairs, followed by three years of maintenance. The road upgrades will take place in the provinces of Khammuan, Savannakhet and Salavan as part of the Climate Resilient Road Connectivity Improvement Project (CRRCIP)........More>>>
- Lao leaders applaud China on 65 years of diplomatic ties
Government leaders have sent formal messages of congratulations to their Chinese counterparts to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and China, reaffirming their desire to maintain close bilateral ties and enjoy longstanding cooperation. In a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos.......More>>>
- Commerce ministry ramps up push for innovation in business
The government has taken another step on the path to building an innovation-driven economy with the launch of the National Startup Fest, Laos’ first national-scale business startup event.
Held at the Holiday Inn in Vientiane, the event brings together policymakers, global partners, investors, and entrepreneurs under one roof—marking a turning point in the nation’s emerging startup ecosystem.........More>>>
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LNCCI calls for deeper Laos-China business ties
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) has called for expanded economic cooperation with China, highlighting strong investment flows and new opportunities in transport, energy, agriculture........ More >>>
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Keeping Malaria Out: Laos’ next test for success
Laos is quietly making one of public health’s most extraordinary success stories. Through sustained national leadership and tireless efforts of communities, frontline health workers, and partners, the country has driven malaria to the brink of elimination. Just over a decade ago, the country recorded a 15-year high of 50,674 indigenous malaria cases. By 2024, that figure had plunged to just 328 cases, a decline of more than 99 percent.
Yet malaria has not disappeared evenly. Today, the remaining burden is concentrated in just five southern provinces – Savannakhet, Salavan, Xekong, Champasak, and Attapeu, home to many upland minority communities, collectively known as Lao Theung. Among the Katang, Ta-Oi, Lavae, Alak, Nyaheung peoples, the risk of malaria remains...... More >>>
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Lao Soft Tennis Federation raises the bar for success on int’l stage
A new executive committee of the Lao Soft Tennis Federation has been appointed to oversee the development of the sport from 2026-2029.
The committee, which assumed office on Friday, pledged to improve the standard of Federation officials, trainers and young players, aiming for Laos to achieve success in international competitions in the coming years.......More >>>
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