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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...

Laos and Australia Launch Sustainable Energy Partnership

On 10 August, Australian and Lao government representatives gathered with technical experts in Vientiane for the inaugural Program Steering Committee (PSC) meeting of the...

Lao Prime Minister Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Savannakhet

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, accompanied by his delegation, recently visited flood-affected regions in Champhone District, Savannakhet Province, to evaluate the situation and extend...

Luang Prabang to Host Vietnam Culture and Tourism Week in October

Eight northwestern provinces of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City will be organizing a Culture and Tourism Week event in Luang Prabang for the...

Thai Woman’s TikTok Dance on Japanese Train Sparks Outrage

A TikTok video of a Thai woman dancing on a train in Japan sparked outrage on social media from both Thai and Japanese netizens,...

Chinese Institute in Laos Sees Increase in Applications Despite Overall Low University Enrollment

The number of candidates applying for the Bachelor's program in Chinese Language Teaching at the Confucius Institute has nearly tripled in the past two...

YouTube Sensation Uncle Roger Finally Tries Out and Praises Authentic Lao Food

Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng irked a lot of people in Laos recently after he criticized the country's cuisine in a video dressed as...