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Japanese Princess Lands in Laos on First Trip Overseas

AFP - Japan's Princess Aiko arrived in Laos on 17 November for her first official overseas trip, state media said, a largely symbolic visit to Tokyo's beneficiary in Southeast Asia. Aiko landed in at Vientiane's Wattay International Airport shortly before 8 PM. The only child of Emperor Naruhito, not in line...

New Weight-Based Toll Targets Road Damage from Mineral Transport

Starting in 2026, mineral transport trucks will be charged up to USD 1.5 per...

Landslides in Vietnam Kill at Least Six

AFP - Landslides triggered by heavy rain in Vietnam have killed at least six...

Health Ministry Deploys Major Safety Operation for National Games

The Ministry of Health has deployed over 290 technical staff to safeguard athletes, officials,...

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3...

Laos Confirms 23 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 23 new cases of Covid-19 across five provinces around the country today. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun led the lead the daily briefing by the National...

Bokeo-Boten Expressway Project To Link China and Thailand Through Laos

The Lao government has approved the construction of a new expressway that will link Bokeo with Boten. According to a report by Bokeo Newspaper, the...

Lao Company Hopes to Distribute Vietnamese-made Electric Vehicles

Lao and Vietnamese companies have signed a memorandum of understanding on discussions and consideration of the distribution of Vietnamese-made VinFast electric vehicles in Laos. The...

Delta Strain Confirmed Among Imported Cases in Laos

Laos has confirmed the presence of the Delta strain of Covid-19 among imported cases entering Laos from Thailand. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the briefing by...

Laos and Vietnam Sign Various Agreements During Visit by Thongloun Sisoulith

Laos and Vietnam have signed a number of agreements during a visit to Hanoi by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith this week. Party Secretary-General and President...

Laos Joins Monthly Railway Meetings with Thailand and China.

Laos is to join a monthly meeting previously held between Thailand and China that will review updates on the progress of a plan to...