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POLITICS
Lao National Assembly Schedules Session to Discuss Legislative Priorities
BUSINESS
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ASEAN Tourism Ministers Focus on Regional Recovery and Sustainability
Manila:A Lao delegation led by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Phakhanxay Sikhanxay participated in the 2nd ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Retreat in Manila, the Philippines, where discussions centered on measures
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Typhoon Maysak Prompts Emergency Response in Luang Namtha Province
Luang Namtha:Severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak has affected more than 24,800 residents across five districts in Luang Namtha Province, devastating nearly a quarter of the villages.
According to Lao
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Vietnamese and Lao Provinces Strengthen Cooperation
Quang Ngai:The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Ngai province and the Lao Front for National Construction Committee of Champasak province held discussions on September 25 to enhance cooperation and
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Swiss Red Cross Donates Vehicles and Equipment to Lao Red Cross
Vientiane:The Swiss Red Cross Office in Laos recently provided vehicles and project equipment to the Lao Red Cross to enhance blood donation services and emergency
Lao Embassy Participates in 51st Hanoi Peace Run
Hanoi:Officials from the Lao Embassy in Hanoi took part in the 51st Hanoi Moi Open Newspaper Running Championship for Peace 2026 on September 27, 2026. The event, which saw over
Vientiane Modifies Pig Movement Regulations Amid ASF Concerns
Vientiane:Authorities have enhanced surveillance and disease-control measures to combat African Swine Fever (ASF) while relaxing certain restrictions on livestock movement to ensure a stable pork supply to local markets.
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ASEAN Officials Convene in Vientiane to Address Media Challenges
Vientiane:Senior information officials from ASEAN member states convened in Vientiane on September 28, 2026, to commence the 27th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information’s Sub-Committee on Information.
Laos-China Railway Introduces First Morning Train Service from Boten to Vientiane
Boten:The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. has launched its first morning passenger service from Boten to Vientiane, offering residents in northern Laos a new option for same-day travel to the capital.
Laos-China Railway Introduces First Morning Train Service from Boten to Vientiane
Boten:The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. has launched its first morning passenger service from Boten to Vientiane, offering residents in northern Laos a new option for same-day travel to the capital.
Labour Department Engages Stakeholders to Tackle Workforce Shortages
Vientiane:The Department of Employment within the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare organized a stakeholder consultation on September 24, 2026, to address domestic labour shortages and devise strategies to align
Guangxi and Laos Strengthen Tourism and Cultural Collaboration
Vientiane:Guangxi An event themed ‘Discover Guangxi’ was recently organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi to commemorate the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations and the China-Laos
ASF Outbreak Reaches Seven Provinces, Authorities Step Up Zone-Based Controls
Vientiane: The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has reached seven provinces and 91 districts across the Lao PDR, prompting authorities to tighten movement controls and surveillance as they work to