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Association Announces 15th Handicrafts Festival

The 15th Lao Handicrafts Festival 2016 is slated to be held from October 26 to November 1 at Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao-ITECC) in Vientiane, seeking to promote local handicrafts and silk weavings.

Top Global Leaders Flying to Laos

All top foreign leaders from around the world have confirmed their attendance for the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related Summits to be hosted by Laos in Vientiane this week.

Unwanted Pregnancies Ranks as Top Issue among Vientiane Youth

The problem of unwanted pregnancies is rated among the top issues at the Vientiane Youth Centre for Health and Development when it comes to evaluating the increased numbers of people who visit the centre to receive advice and treatment, a director confirmed recently.

That Luang Stupa Restoration Project Underway

Vientiane authorities officially launched the fourth That Luang Stupa restoration project in the capital to return the national icon to its traditional glory in readiness for 450th anniversary celebrations.

Saravan Plans to Develop Newly Discovered Kalaeng Cave

Saravan provincial authorities plan to develop Kalaeng cave, in Saravan district, as a tourism destination after its recent discovery by villagers.

Asean Senior Officials Discuss Preparations for Summits

ASEAN senior officials yesterday held the final discussions on preparations for the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related summits, and relevant activities which will be convened from September 6-8 in Vientiane.

Parliaments Push Asean to Be Stronger

The narrowing of the development gap among ASEAN member countries has been a notable issue of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) towards the advancement of ASEAN integration.

President Barack Obama Arrives in Vientiane

President Barack Obama arrived in Vientiane on Monday in his Air Force One on a four-day visit to take part in major events held on the sidelines of the 28th and 29thASEAN Summits.