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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...

Lao-China Railway Carries Over 400,000 Passengers to Destinations

The Lao-China railway has transported over 400,000 passengers in the past six months. The railway has recorded about 410,000 passengers traveling on the train since...

Laos Participates in UN General Assembly on HIV/AIDS

The United Nations General Assembly convened the Plenary Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration of Commitment yesterday on HIV/AIDS and the Political Declarations...

Laos Needs Improved Hydropower Safety Legislation: Energy Minister

Lao Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr. Daovong Phonekeo, says enacting a specific law to ensure dam safety is a vital part of the country's...

Laos to Update Transportation System with Electric Vehicles 

Laos intends to replace its transportation system with electric vehicles by 2025 in order to reduce fuel imports. Electric vehicles are predicted to account for...

Police Arrest Suspected Gunmen for Contract Shooting

Four men were apprehended in connection with the shooting of a Chinese national who was commuting home by motorcycle in Vientiane Capital in September,...

Thai Prime Minister Praises Assistance from Laos in Fighting Transnational Crime

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked Laos for cooperating with authorities in cracking down on transnational crimes and scam operations. Bangkok Post reports that...