- Govt attempts to keep national debt in check
Despite budgetary tensions, since 2017 the government has paid off more than 11 trillion kip of the debts that it has accumulated over the past several years. Debt repayments have been made in the form of cash and through the triangle-debt-diversion disbursement initiative, which transferred the government’s debt burden from private companies to commercial banks.. . .....More >>>

- Laos-China railway company accepts 145 more job trainees
The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. has interviewed and accepted 145 Lao nationals ahead of training programmes for personnel who will assist in railway operations at the end this year.. ....More >>>

- Three injured in four-vehicle expressway pile up
Three people sustained injuries when four vehicles were involved in an accident on the Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway on Sunday night, at a time when many people were returning home after visiting Vangvieng.. ...More >>>

- Foreign leaders congratulate newly-elected Lao counterparts
Foreign leaders continue to congratulate their Lao counterparts on their election to new posts during the recent inaugural session of the National Assembly’s 9th legislature. ....More >>>

- Luang Prabang to celebrate Lao New Year from April 10-25
Luang Prabang province is planning a colourful programme of activities for Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) from April from 10-25 in the hope of attracting more visitors, although traditional events will be scaled down this year.......More >>>

- Handicraft designers pledge to protect traditional designs
It is important that everyone understands the definition of legal terms with regard to traditional designs, in order to protect cultural and intellectual property rights. This was the topic of a meeting attended by the President of the Lao Handicrafts Association, Ms Souvitta Phaseuth, along with senior ministry officials and invited guests.......More >>>

- Four earthquakes hit northern Laos
Four earthquakes occurred in the northern provinces on Monday, with the seismic events measuring from 2.4 to 4.6 on the Richter scale. According to the Lao National Earthquake Data Centre, the earthquakes occurred in Xayaboury, Xaysomboun and Luang Prabang provinces......More >>>