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Kheuakham Chanlivong

Authorities, Soldiers Mobilize to Aid Flood Victims Across Laos

Authorities and soldiers have been deployed to assist flood victims in several provinces, including Vientiane, Xayabouly, Xieng Khouang, and Luang Prabang as heavy rainfall...

Widespread Flooding Hits Laos in an Early Monsoon Season

Severe flooding has swept across many provinces in Laos as Tropical Storm Wipha struck the country in the form of a tropical depression between...

Lao Runner ‘Lodkeo’ Dominates Pattaya Marathon

Lodkeo Inthakoumman secured another victory by finishing first in the half marathon at the Pattaya Marathon 2025, held from 19 to 20 July in...

Lao Team Scores Big at International Math Olympiad

Fifteen medals are heading back to Laos after a standout performance by Lao students at the 2025 Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC), held...

Laos Makes Steady Progress in Poverty Eradication, Several Districts Declared Poverty-Free

Laos continues to make significant strides in poverty eradication, with multiple districts across the country being officially declared poverty-free, bringing the nation closer to...

Laos Drops Slightly in 2025 Global Peace Index, Remains Among Most Peaceful in Southeast Asia

Laos is ranked 4th among ASEAN countries in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), which...

Ancient Buddha Statues Unearthed During Temple Renovation in Champasack

On 14 July, workers and local villagers unearthed a total of 70 ancient Buddha statues during restoration work at Muang Kang temple in Champasack...

Lao Youth Football Team Goes Undefeated, Winning Trophy in Portugal

The young soccer players of W.I.G. NAGA, a Lao national youth team, held a golden trophy beside the Lao flag after emerging victorious at...

Laos Launches New Training Program to Empower Underprivileged Lao Youth

Underprivileged Lao youths are set to receive skills training and job preparation through a newly launched initiative designed to improve living conditions and close...

Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export opportunities, with USD 68.5 million in support from the Asian...

From Comeback to Glory: Lao Boxer Soukan Taypanyavong Claims International Title

As hundreds of voices erupted around the boxing ring, anticipation surged through the arena. It was the moment Soukan “Nong Oh” Taypanyavong had been...

Vat Phou Featured on National Geographic as Hidden Gem in Southeast Asia

Vat Phou, an ancient temple in Laos’ Champasack Province, has been featured in a National Geographic Travel article as a hidden gem for travelers...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in...

Khammouane Province Orders Closure of Internet Cafes to Tackle Rising Illegal Gambling

Starting by 15 July, all internet cafes and online gambling businesses in Khammouane Province must be shut down, according to a directive issued on...