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Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to be completed by October 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports said.  The project, valued at JPY 4.171 billion (approximately USD 29 million), is funded through grant aid provided by the Government of Japan and is...

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to...

Laos, Friends International Expand Youth Programs, Vocational Training, Child Protection Efforts

Social Welfare Centers across Laos will expand their vocational training and job placement programs...

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal on TikTok Ownership

By Meissa Gueye and Daniel Silva/AFP - The United States and China announced a...

Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from...

Russia’s Ural Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Laos in October

Ural Airlines will restart flights from the Russian port city of Vladivostok to Vientiane Capital in October this year, as part of its winter...

Key Vientiane Road to Be Closed at Night for Pedestrian Footbridge Construction

The Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) of Vientiane Capital announced on Wednesday that Kaysone Phomvihane Road near the Lao-Vietnam Friendship Secondary School...

Court Clears Way for Thai Parliament to Pick New Prime Minister 3 Months After Elections

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court cleared the way Wednesday for Parliament to vote for a new prime minister more than three months after...

Vientiane Speeds Up Revamp of Roads for ASEAN Chairmanship 2024

Authorities in Vientiane Capital are trying to wrap up the construction and repair of roads in the rainy season as part of preparations to...

Skyrocketing Vegetable Prices Highlight Cost of Living Crisis in Laos

A social media post about the rising prices of basic vegetables in Laos went viral on Monday, calling attention to a real cost of...

Drought Conditions in Laos Likely to Affect Electricity Export to Thailand

According to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), electricity supply from Laos to Thailand is expected to be insufficient this year due to...