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New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane and Thailand’s Udon Thani International Airport, via Udon Thani city, strengthening cross-border travel links between the two countries. The Thai Transport Company (BKS), Thailand’s state-owned intercity and cross-border bus operator, will begin operating the service on...

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...

Laos Bans Unregistered Cosmetics Resembling Popular Brands

The Food and Drug Department (FDD) has banned the import, sale, distribution, advertising, and...

Business, Labor Experts Talk Responsible Business Standards as Laos Prepares for LDC Graduation

Business and labor experts met in Vientiane on 3 September to discuss standard guidelines...

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

Laos, Vietnam Strengthen Cooperation in Social Science

Four government agencies in Laos and Vietnam have agreed to share their work with the aim of bolstering social science research in their two...

Ending Malnutrition Key to Sustainable Development

Achieving food security and improved nutrition is key to sustainable and fair development in Laos. This was the message conveyed yesterday by Deputy Minister of...

Construction, Consultancy Firms Sign on for Laos-China Railway

Five Chinese construction companies and six consultancy firms have been selected for engagement in the Laos-China Railway Project, with construction expected to start in...

Course Opened for Lao Accountants, Auditors

The Lao Securities Exchange (LSX), in association with the Faculty of Economics and Business Management of National University of Laos, APM(LAO) Securities Co., Ltd,...

Govt Asks Parliament to Lower Growth Targets

The government yesterday asked the National Assembly (NA) to lower economic growth targets over the next four years after encountering difficulties that resulted in...

NA Session Opens to Debate National Issues

The National Assembly (NA)'s Eighth Legislature opened its second ordinary session yesterday to debate issues of national importance. These include the National Socio-economic Development Plan...