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POLITICS
Lao PDR and Trinidad and Tobago Establish Diplomatic Relations
BUSINESS
Laos Inflation Rate Climbs to 7.9% in September
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Luang Prabang Prepares for Traditional Fire Boat Festival
Luang Prabang:The city is getting ready for the annual Boun Ork Phansa Pavarana and Lai Heua Fai (Fire Boat) Festival, set to occur from October 24-26, 2026. This event will
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ASEAN Advances Cooperation to Combat Criminal Fugitives
Hanoi:Law enforcement agencies from ASEAN member states convened in a high-level conference to discuss enhancing regional cooperation against criminal fugitives. This event took place in Hanoi on September 30, hosted
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Lao PDR Expands Family Planning Services for World Contraception Day
Vientiane:Lao PDR is celebrating World Contraception Day 2026 with a comprehensive campaign to enhance family planning access across the nation. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations
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Sikhottabong District Seizes Unauthorized Electric Scooters Blocking Roads
Vientiane:Sikhottabong: Authorities in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital, have collected 150 electric scooters that were parked without authorization, obstructing major roads and pedestrian walkways.
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Lao and Chinese Enterprises Enhance Cooperation in Engineering Testing
Vientiane:Lao and Chinese enterprises have reached an agreement to bolster their collaboration in engineering quality testing, laboratory development, and technical training. This initiative aims to advance the modernization of infrastructure
Laos Hosts Workshop to Set Priorities for GEF-9 Environmental Efforts
Vientiane:The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment convened the Asia GEF-9 Planning Workshop in Vientiane on September 29, 2026. The workshop aimed to discuss the priorities and planning for the ninth
Finance Ministry and UNICEF Collaborate on Nutrition Financing in Lao PDR
Vientiane:The Ministry of Finance, with support from UNICEF, organized a consultation focused on public financing for nutrition. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Sitthiroth Rasphone, Vice Minister of Finance, and
SOLAR II Project Launches to Enhance Labour Rights in Lao PDR’s Agriculture and Forestry Sectors
Vientiane:A new phase of the SOLAR project was initiated to bolster labour rights, social protection, and decent working conditions for workers and small-scale producers in Lao PDR’s coffee, tea, and
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
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.
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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.
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