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Young Lao Artists Share Stories of Life and Dreams at Art Week 2025

Vientiane is hosting its biggest annual art event, Lao Art Week 2025, from 10 to 19 October under the theme “Motion.” More than 100 Lao artists are taking part, presenting their work at 12 different locations across the city. The event, organized by the XYZ Art Center as part of...

US Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs as China Reports Strong Export Growth

By Peter CATTERALL/AFP - China's trade grew faster than expected last month, official data...

ADB Lowers Laos’ 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.7 Percent Amid Economic Challenges

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Laos’ 2025 GDP growth forecast from 3.9...

Laos-China Railway Transported Over 15 Million Passengers Since Early 2025

The Laos-China Railway (LCR) transported 15.48 million passengers from January through 8 October this...

Eight killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines

AFP - Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at...

Laos, Vietnam Reaffirms Special Ties at Ministerial Meeting

Laos and Vietnam have reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation during the 10th Foreign Ministerial Political Consultation Meeting in Hanoi on 22 November. Co-chaired by...

Cybersecurity Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Romance Scammers in Laos

In a move against cybercrime, the Lao government urged its National Internet Committee to address online fraud, fake call centers, illegal online trade, gambling,...

Booming Sectors, Looming Debts: Laos Nears Halfway Point of Socio-Economic Development Plan

As Laos reaches the midpoint of its five-year socio-economic development plan (NSEDP), the country looks back at the achievements and challenges of the past...

Laos to Hold Second Human Capital Summit to Tackle Nutrition

Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health needed for boosting productivity—is the most important form of capital for the growth of society, and Laos is...

Celebrating Tradition, Unity: Provinces Nationwide Begin to Reveal Hmong New Year Plans for 2024

Marking the end of the twelfth lunar calendar month, the Hmong ethnic communities are preparing to celebrate the New Year with vibrant festivities that...

Lao Floorball Pioneers Aim to Inspire New Generation of Players

The Vientiane Floorball Team made a resounding debut in the recent 2023 Bangkok Floorball Tournament on 5 November, securing an impressive second place in...