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10 June 2025


- Lawmakers begin NA session with focus on economic recovery, key reforms
The National Assembly (NA) has officially opened the 9th ordinary session of the 9th Legislature, scheduled to run from June 9-26, .....More>>>

- AustCham Lao marks 20 years with glamorous ‘Roaring 20s’ ball
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Laos (AustCham Lao) celebrated its 20th anniversary in style on Saturday with a 1920s-themed gala dinner, bringing together......More>>>

- NA calls for urgent action to put development plan back on track
The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has urged the government to speed up efforts in the second half of this year to meet national development targets, warning that progress remains too slow in several key sectors......More>>>

- Minister of Education and Sports visits Japan
The Minister of Education and Sports, Associate Professor Dr Phout Simmalavong, visited Japan from June 2-6 under an invitation programme extended .....More>>>

- Lao Ford City breaks ground on state-of-the-art 3S facility in Vientiane
Lao Ford City, in collaboration with the management team from RMA Lao, proudly announces the groundbreaking ceremony for a new, state-of-the-art 3S facility.....More>>>

- HONOR unveils AI-powered HONOR 400 smartphone
The latest HONOR 400 smartphone launched in Vientiane on June 8, bringing advanced artificial intelligence technology to Lao consumers......More>>>


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- World No Tobacco Day speech competition highlights dangers of tobacco products

Lao health authorities are focusing on restricting smoking-related advertising that targets youngsters and highlighting the often-underestimated risks of e-cigarettes..........More>>>

- Inadequate waste disposal threatens environment, public health

Vientiane generates over 700 tons of garbage each day, but only 67 percent is properly collected and processed, leaving the remainder to pose environmental and health risks. The remaining 33 percent is left to accumulate in streets, empty spaces and rivers, is openly burned, or dumped in unauthorised places, posing serious environmental and public health risks, as well as being unsightly. ........More>>>

- China-Laos Railway boosts durian exports, enhances regional trade cooperation
(Global Times)  -- The China-Laos Railway, a key infrastructure project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is significantly enhancing trade cooperation between China and Southeast Asia, particularly in the agricultural sector, according to a report on Sunday........More>>>

- 1.2 million foreign tourists visit Laos in first three months of 2025

More than 1.2 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first three months of this year, an increase of 28 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourists exceeded 774,000, representing an increase of 4.8 percent........More>>>

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Govt boosts agricultural output amid stable prices at markets
The government has made notable strides in agricultural production and market stability, according to a report presented on June 3.
The report was delivered by...... More >>>

Indian film ‘English Vinglish’ screened at National University of Laos
The Ambassador of India to Laos, Mr Yogeshwar Sangwan, inaugurated a film screening event, featuring the Indian movie “English Vinglish” at the National University of Laos on Tuesday......... More >>>

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ASEAN media experience culture of peace in Zhijiang, China
A group of reporters from ASEAN media organisations on May 10 visited Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County in Hunan province, China, to tour the “City of Peace”.......More>>>

China-Vietnam rail projects to benefit region
(China Daily) -- In Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc province, around 50 kilometres north of Hanoi, preparations are underway for launching the construction of a cargo terminal on the railway.......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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What can we do to protect ourselves against online scams?
The growing use of online platforms has provided tricksters with new ways to deceive unsuspecting users. Many Facebook users report being contacted by people posing as employees of Lao Airlines, banks or....... More >>>

Lao team heads for Vietnam for ASEAN U19 girls’ football champs
A Lao team is eagerly anticipating competing in the ASEAN Football Federation U19 Girls’ Championship, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 9-18........More >>>


 
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