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- Laos ranked third in global tourism development gains
Laos has recorded the third-highest improvement in tourism development among destinations worldwide, with its score in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism ........More>>>

- Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway advances as Laos accelerates compensation for residents
Construction of an expressway linking the Lao and Vietnamese capitals is moving forward as Laos accelerates compensation for residents affected by the mega-project........More>>>

- Luang Prabang gears up for Lighted Boat Festival
Excitement is mounting in Luang Prabang as the annual Lighted Boat Festival approaches, with the event to include a contest scheduled for October 27, as part of celebrations marking the end of Buddhist Lent.....More>>>

- Swift response, joint rescue — Pak Beng Hydropower Project efficiently responds to natural disaster and secondary environmental emergency
In the early hours of 28 September, severe weather, including torrential rain and strong winds, triggered a natural disaster in Laos. An unfinished, idle workshop .......More>>>

- Laos-China joint support and training centre opens at Ban Keun airport; aviation academy begins operations
(Global Times) – The Laos-China joint support and training centre opened at Ban Keun Airport in Vientiane Province in Laos on Tuesday, and the Laos-China friendship .......More>>>

- Korea’s Saemaul Foundation equips Vientiane schools with digital classrooms
More Lao students are set to gain IT skills following the opening of two newly equipped computer classrooms in Vientiane on Tuesday September .......More>>>

- Lao Gold Festival draws over 50,000 visitors, gold sales exceed 230kg
More than 50,000 people attended the Lao Gold Festival 2026, while preliminary assessments showed that gold sales and gold deposit transactions during the three-day event exceeded 230 kilograms, organisers said at a post-event media briefing.......More>>>


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- New EUR3.5m project to strengthen labour rights of 32,000 workers in Laos
A new five-year initiative will strengthen labour rights, social protection and working conditions for about 32,000 workers and small-scale producers in Laos’ coffee, tea and forestry sectors.........More>>>

- Savannakhet gives green light to Road 13 South upgrade
Savannakhet authorities have signed an agreement on the upgrade and maintenance of an 81.788-kilometre section of National Road 13 South, with the cost of 5.77 billion kip to be borne by an unnamed contractor........More>>>

- Australia backs study on development of childen’s Lao language skills
The Ministry of Education and Sports, with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL programme, has launched a nationwide study to identify factors that help children develop Lao language and literacy skills, particularly those who speak languages other than Lao at home..........More>>>

- Savannakhet moves to tackle poverty in rural areas
With 211 villages in Savannakhet province still officially classified as poor, provincial leaders are determined to ensure that more people are able to rise above poverty in the near future........More>>>

- Khammuan moves to strengthen Hinboun Geopark conservation
Khammuan authorities are working to improve the management and conservation of Hinboun Geopark, with experts and relevant organisations discussing ways to protect its natural and cultural heritage while supporting sustainable tourism development........More>>>

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Slight price increase pushes inflation to 7.8 percent in September
The rising price of housing, electricity, fuel, education and transport drove the inflation rate up to 7.8 percent in September, from 7.7 percent in August, according to the latest......More>>>

What lessons would a nation’s leader choose to leave for future generations?
In Letters to My Grandchildren, President Thongloun Sisoulith opens a window into his life through a collection of heartfelt letters written during official journeys abroad .....More >>>

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A mother and son living with the legacy of UXO
For Tieng Mangang, an explosion that occurred more than a decade ago changed her life. She was about 20 when she was injured by a device that exploded while she was cutting long grass in Hinlab village, Bualapha district, Khammuan province. ........More>>>

Vietnam, Laos promote cooperation in personnel training for communications, ideological work
HANOI (VNA) -- Vietnam and Laos will continue cooperation to enhance the quality of professional training courses for Lao officials from the Commission for Information and Education of the Central Committee, ..........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 >>>

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What are your thoughts on developments and sustainability in the construction industry?
An exhibition organised by the Association of Lao Architects and Civil Engineers (ALACE) in Vientiane last week featured more than 70 companies and 120 booths exhibiting construction materials, other products, services.......... More >>>

Laos triumphs in Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship
Lao players have garnered a sizeable medal haul at the Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, winning one gold, one silver and three bronze medals. .......More>>>

 


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