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Laos Begins Compensation Process for Railway-Affected Residents

The Lao government has begun compensating residents whose land and property have been affected by the Lao-Thai Railway Project, despite ongoing delays in updating land documentation. During the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane Capital People’s Council on 9 July, members raised concerns about delays in updating land titles for...

Laos Launches New Training Program to Empower Underprivileged Lao Youth

Underprivileged Lao youths are set to receive skills training and job preparation through a...

The Real Fertility Crisis? Young People are Denied Choice

On World Population Day, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Pio Smith calls...

Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos...

Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of...

China Announces More Assistance to Laos During Official Visit

China has agreed to assist Laos across three initiatives as part of its efforts to strengthen cooperative ties between the two countries. The new assistance...

76 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in September

Deaths related to road accidents reached 76 in September, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk driving. According to a report in Vientiane Times,...

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Laos amid ASEAN Tour

China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to visit Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos and Thailand from October 11 to 15, completing the trip...

18 Killed in Thai Bus-Train Collision

Eighteen people have been killed and 44 injured after a train collided with a bus in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand, on Sunday. The accident occurred in...

Tropical Storm Nangka to Hit Laos on Thursday

The weather bureau has warned that tropical storm Nangka will hit Laos on Thursday as it makes its way from northern Vietnam. According to a...

Major Road Repairs Begin Following Rainy Season Damage

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has begun the repair and upgrade of a number of national roads after severe damage during the...