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Asia Youth International Model United Nations to Tackle Global Issues in Bangkok

The Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) is set to return for its 15th edition in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1 to 4 November, bringing together around 700 young participants from 30 countries under the theme "Empowering Youth Diplomacy for Global Harmony.” This year, the gathering aims to inspire collaborative...

Lao Judo Championship Unites Lao, Thai Teams in Vientiane

The 13th Lao Judo Championship drew a large audience in Vientiane last weekend, as...

Lao Government Plans Salary Hike, Sectoral Staffing Increase for 2024

During its monthly meeting on 24 October, the Lao government announced 2025 plans to...

Sofitel Luang Prabang Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Art, Tradition

On 16 October, Sofitel Luang Prabang, a luxury hotel known for blending French colonial...

Vientiane Capital Launches District Competition for Smoke-Free ASEAN City 2026

To address smoking-related issues and ensure the health and safety of citizens in Laos,...

Smuggled Snakes Seized en route to Laos

Thai border police have seized a shipment of smuggled snakes bound for Laos. Police noticed a suspicious vehicle near the border area in Bueng Kan...

Chi Nai Mo Water Supply Plant to Receive Major Upgrade

On the 21st of February, a procurement agreement was signed for the US $92-million expansion of Chi Nai Mo Water Supply Plant in Vientiane Capital. The...

27 Cows Killed and Villages Affected By Lightning Strike in Northern Provinces

A lightning strike is reported to have killed 27 cows of local villagers in the District of Kenethao in Sayaboury on Thursday morning. Earlier Wednesday evening, a...

Vietnamese Citizen Behind Fraudulent Laokham Company

The director of Laokham Consultant Investment Sole Co Ltd, which defrauded the public into making investments, has been named as Vietnamese national Vu Manh...

MRC Launches Writing Competition for Mekong Citizens ahead of Summit

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has launched a regional writing competition in which citizens and residents of all ages from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam...

Elephant Festival 2018 Launches

On the 17th of February, the annual Elephant Festival was launched in Sayaboury with the presences of President Bounyang Vorachit, Governor Phongsavanh Sitthavong, ministers of...