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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Advocates for Self-Reliance and Reform During Mahaxay District Visit
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, accompanied by ministers and senior officials, visited Phanam Subdistrict in Mahaxay District, Khammouane Province, to review local development and provide policy guidance on July 20,
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Laos Highlights UXO Clearance as Key to Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
Vientiane: The Permanent Mission of the Lao PDR to the United Nations, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a high-level side event on July 16, 2026,
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Japan Provides US$2.3 Million for Human Resource Development Scholarship Programme
Vientiane: The Government of Japan has provided a grant of 378 million yen (approximately US$2.3 million) to support the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment
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Ceremony Marks 71st Anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union
Vientiane: A ceremony marking the 71st anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union was held on July 17 at the Traditional Lao Silk House in Vientiane
Vientiane Province Police Provide Update on Foreign Tourist Deaths in Vang Vieng
Vientiane: On 17 July 2026, Pol. Col. Khamfong Vongdalasen, Deputy Director of the Vientiane Province Public Security Headquarters, held a press conference to provide an update on the investigation into
Vinachem Showcases Products at Laos-Vietnam Trade Fair 2026
Vientiane: Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), one of Vietnam’s leading state-owned industrial conglomerates, is showcasing a wide range of products at the Laos-Vietnam Trade Fair 2026 (VIETLAO EXPO 2026), held
Opening of Thailand Week 2026 Promotes Laos-Thailand Trade and Investment
Vientiane: Thailand Week 2026 officially opened in Vientiane Capital on July 17, bringing together Thai and Lao businesses to strengthen trade and investment ties and expand commercial partnerships between the
Landslide Kills Three, Cuts Off Key Roads in Borikhamxay
Borikhamxay: Three people, including a mother and her two children, were killed after a landslide buried their home in Tha Bak village, Khamkeut District, Borikhamxay Province, following days of heavy
Deputy Minister Attends UN Summit on Mid-term Review of New Urban Agenda
New york: Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport Ngamprasong Muongmani participated in the United Nations Summit on the Mid-term Review of the New Urban Agenda, held at UN Headquarters
French National Day Celebrations Highlight Strengthened Franco-Lao Cooperation
Vientiane: On the occasion of French National Day, the Residence of France in Vientiane welcomed over 400 guests, including representatives from Lao authorities, the diplomatic corps, the business community, civil
Attapeu Lifts More Than 30,800 Families Out of Poverty Over Five Years
Attapeu: Attapeu Province lifted 30,838 families out of poverty between 2021 and 2025, raising 88.32% of households above the poverty line, according to provincial authorities. The achievements were highlighted during
Traffic Congestion in Vientiane Caused by Multiple Factors
Vientiane: Traffic congestion across Vientiane Capital has worsened due to a combination of malfunctioning traffic lights, poor roadside parking practices, traffic violations, inadequate drainage during heavy rain, and the growing