- Laos, Azerbaijan agree to strengthen ties, boost trade and investment
The presidents of Laos and Azerbaijan have agreed to strengthen economic ties between their countries, with agriculture, trade and investment proposed for key areas ........More>>>
- Lao, Singaporean PMs hold phone talks, seek stronger investment and energy tiesThe governments of Laos and Singapore have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment and clean energy, deepening their longstanding ties, as newly elected Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith begins his tenure........More>>>
- ASEAN ambassadors congratulate newly-elected Lao PM
Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has received congratulations from ASEAN ambassadors accredited to Laos following his election as Prime Minister, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation and regional ties......More>>>
- LXML invests US$155,000 in training 17 Lao apprentices, offers jobs at Sepon Mine
Seventeen young people from Vilabouly district of Savannakhet province have secured skilled jobs at the Sepon Gold and Copper Mine after completing a three-year technical apprenticeship programme supported by Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company ......More>>>
- Laos, Thailand strengthen cooperation to combat online scams, money launderingLaos and Thailand are strengthening cooperation to combat online scams, money laundering and transnational criminal networks through closer coordination. ......More>>>
- Lao Brewery Company backs Chomchaeng Boat Racing Festival with 1.1 billion kip to preserve Lao heritage
Lao Brewery Company (LBC) has contributed more than 1.1 billion kip to support the 2026 Chomchaeng Boat Racing Festival in Vientiane, reinforcing its commitment.....More>>>
- Vietnamese energy major plans US$10–15 b investment in Laos, seeks special incentives
Viet Lao Energy Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (VLE) and its affiliated companies plan to invest US$10–15 billion in Laos over the next five years, with the Vietnamese energy investor calling for special investment mechanisms and tax incentives to facilitate large-scale projects.....More>>>
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- Health ministry steps up rice fortification to tackle child malnutrition
The Ministry of Health is making progress with plans to fortify rice with essential vitamins and minerals to address malnutrition, particularly among children, under the National Nutrition Strategy and National Nutrition Action Plan for 2026–2030........More>>>
- Khammuan farmers on road to recovery after monsoon floods
Farmers in Khammuan are working to recoup their losses after devastating floods hit the province in August and September, when rice fields in Xebangfay district were particularly badly affected.
Some 3,000 hectares of rice fields were inundated, causing estimated losses of 92 billion kip. .........More>>>
- Former ministry official jailed for 18 years over corruption
The Criminal Chamber of the Vientiane Capital People’s Court has sentenced a former official at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to 18 years and three months in prison after finding him guilty of corruption.......More>>>
- Champasak, Khon Kaen provinces explore closer ties in trade, tourism
Laos’ Champasak province and Thailand’s Khon Kaen province are exploring closer cooperation in trade, tourism, agricultural processing and workforce development, with proposals aimed at expanding market access for local businesses and strengthening cross-border trade........More>>>
- City steps up security for boat race festival
Chanthabouly district authorities will deploy 1,000 security personnel and strengthen public safety measures during the annual Boun Ork Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent) and the annual Vientiane Boat Racing Festival, which will take place along the Mekong River in front of Vat Chan Temple in central Vientiane from October 25-27.....More>>>
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Japanese companies eye Lao market opportunities
Eleven Japanese and Japanese-affiliated companies explored business opportunities in Laos through a three-day event held in Vientiane from October 7-9, seeking to establish new sales channels and partnerships with local buyers.......More>>>
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Will the fireworks ban during the Boat Racing Festival be effective?
Despite repeated announcements banning the use of fireworks in Vientiane, some people continue to set them off during festivals and other celebratory events. Following a renewed notice issued by city authorities on October 12, the Vientiane Times asked local residents for their thoughts on the ban and how it could be enforced........... More >>>
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