Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son has sent a congratulatory message to Thongsavanh Phomvihane on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR. The announcement of Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane’s appointment took place during the ongoing 8th Ordinary Session of
Vientiane: The Ministry of Finance has announced substantial revenue growth for the first 10 months of 2024, with total revenue reaching 46.17 trillion kip, equating to 92% of the annual target. This figure represents 15.72% of the nation’s GDP, marking a 40% increase compared to the same period in 2023,
Khammouan: The Governor of Khammouan Province, Mr. Vanxay Fongsavanh, warmly received a youth delegation from Vietnam’s Quang Ngai Province on November 18, 2024. The delegation, led by Mrs. Ho Thi Thu Thanh, President of the Vietnam Youth Association of Quang Ngai Province, was welcomed at the Khammouan Provincial Government Office.
Kampong Chhnang: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia have commenced a collaborative search and rescue exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia Training Centre in the Chum Sen Rikreay area. This initiative, which began on November 18, is focused on “Rescue and relief activities at collapsed structures,” and is being conducted under
MANILA: At least eight people have been reported dead and three others injured following the landfall of Typhoon Man-yi in the Philippines over the weekend, according to local authorities. The powerful storm impacted the country beginning on the night of November 16, causing widespread destruction. According to Lao News Agency,
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his country’s ambition to join BRICS, the alliance of major emerging economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This declaration was made during a speech at an Indonesia-Brazil business forum held in Brazil on November 17, where the President outlined
Camagey: Cuba’s 19th Theater Festival opens today in this Central city, as an attempt to delve as deep as possible into rooted artistic values of the island. The festival will start in the evening with the play ‘Escenas de Teatro Cubano’ (brief scenes from the Cuban Theater), by the Students
London: A new edition of the ‘Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World’ festival is being launched today in the United Kingdom, showcasing a selection of notable films from Cuba’s rich cinematic history. The festival promises to present classic films from the 1960s to the present day, highlighting the island’s
(KPL): The Food Festival and Goods Exhibition in Khammouan Province officially opened on November 15, 2024, with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone presiding over the event. The festival brings together entrepreneurs, business associations, traders, and residents from Khammouan and beyond in a vibrant celebration of local and regional products. According to
(KPL): The 8th Ordinary Session of the 9th legislature of the National Assembly (NA) officially opened on November 18 under the chairmanship of Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly, with Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Lao PDR, Mr. Sonexay
Kobe: Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito has been reelected in the gubernatorial election held in western Japan, succeeding despite previous power abuse accusations that led to his loss of position. Saito defeated former Amagasaki Mayor Kazumi Inamura in a race that saw a record seven candidates vying for the position.
(KPL): The Republic of Korean railway workers will kick off a “work-to-rule” protest this week to demand higher pay and a bigger workforce, railway officials said Sunday. According to Lao News Agency, the Korean Railway Workers’ Union announced its plan to initiate the work-to-rule industrial action starting Monday. This form
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