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18 April 2025


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- Thai princess to visit Laos next week
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand will visit Laos from April 21-24 in response to an invitation from President Thongloun Sisoulith, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.....More>>>

New update - Cerise+SPTF, LMFA extend cooperation with launch of workshop on corporate governance and client protection
Cerise SPTF, represented by Executive Director Laura Foose and Nitin Madan, Director of SPTF’s Responsible Inclusive Finance Facility for Southeast Asia on April 2 conducted a strategic visit to Laos...More>>>

- PM reiterates Laos’ green growth commitment at P4G Summit
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to green growth at the 4th P4G Vietnam Summit in Vietnam, where leaders and representatives......More>>>

- Nation joyfully celebrates Lao New Year 2568
People across the country this week joyfully gathered to celebrate the start of a new year – 2568 in the Buddhist Era calendar - with Luang Prabang in particular staging a raft of colourful activities.........More>>>

- Laos’ Sitthi Logistics, Singapore-based YCH Group partner in cross-border transport of farm products to boost ASEAN connectivity
A leading Lao logistics service provider, Sitthi Logistics, and the Singapore-based YCH Group on April 10 signed a landmark strategic cooperation agreement .....More>>>

- Laos pledges stronger action on population and development
Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting health and wellbeing of people as part of effort to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, ......More>>>

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- Ministry awards top students in National Best Student exams

Eight outstanding students have secured top honours in the 2024-25 National Best Student exams, receiving medals, certificates of merit, and scholarships from the Ministry of Education and Sports in recognition of their achievement........More>>>

- 20 people killed in Lao New Year traffic crashes

A total of 20 people died in road traffic accidents that took place across the country during the Lao New Year holiday, with 248 accidents recorded in total from April 12-16.. ....More>>>

- Govt urges enforcement of mining regulations
The government has made clear its intention to enforce a Prime Minister’s Order on the tighter regulation of mining operations, to safeguard the country’s mineral resources and interests.......More>>>

- Laos-China Railway marks 2nd year of cross-border trips with 480,000 passengers
The Laos-China Railway has transported 480,000 cross-border passengers from 112 countries over the past two years, greatly easing travel between Laos and China and beyond. ......More>>>

- Three Xaysomboun officials accused of misuse of govt funds 
Xaysomboun authorities last year identified three government officials who has siphoned off funds belonging to Thathom district’s Veterans’ Union, defrauding the Union. ......More>>>

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Vegetable price holiday mark-up less obvious than last year
The traditional increase in the price of vegetables on sale over the Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) holiday was noticeably less this year compared to last due to ....... More >>>

‘Sounds and Gestures 3’ unites guests in celebratory fusion for 70th anniversary of Laos-Japan  diplomatic ties
Japan Foundation’s Vientiane Liaison Office, in collaboration with Fanglao Dance Company, presented “Sounds and Gestures 3”,..... More >>>

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Conveyor belt shabu brings fresh twist to Vientiane’s dining scene
In the heart of Vientiane, a culinary innovation is turning heads and tantalising taste buds. The country’s first conveyor belt shabu restaurant owned and operated by Lao entrepreneurs, not a franchise, has officially...More>>>

China-Malaysia ties ushering in new golden era, Xi says
(Global Times) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is ready to work with the Malaysian side to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, so as to usher in new........More >>>

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What’s the best and safest way to celebrate Lao New Year?
Vientiane authorities have issued regulations aimed at ensuring public safety during the Lao New Year revelry, to prevent accidents and unruly behaviour. .... More >>>

Ministry awards medals to sponsors of world table tennis youth champs
The Ministry of Education and Sports on Friday presented Class II development victory medals and development medals to sponsors in recognition of their support.......More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. ...More >>>


 
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