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New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten and Mohan, during a ceremony attended by officials from both countries. The service is the first high-frequency international passenger line between Laos and China, enhancing connectivity and facilitating tourism, trade, and business travel. “The launch of this...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students...

National Road No. 13 South Rehabilitation Project Launches in Khammouane, Savannakhet

Rehabilitation work on National Road No. 13 South is set to begin, covering 38...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

Laos Sees More than 1,000 People Cross at Chinese Border

Laos has recorded over 1,000 people entering and exiting via the Boten International Border checkpoint in Luang Namtha Province since China authorized the reopening...

Dutch Doctors Back in Laos to Conduct Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries

Nine doctors from the Netherlands run the Bridge the Gap foundation which organizes free cleft lip and palate surgeries for children in Laos every...

Expressway Toll Prices Go Up With Changing LAK/USD Exchange Rate

The toll tax on Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway was hiked to keep up with the value of kip reducing against the US dollar. The Laos-China Expressway Development...

Laos Sees 3 Percent Growth in Agriculture Sector in 2022

Laos recorded a 3 percent growth in the agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and rural development sector in 2022, in line with the Ministry of Agriculture...

Lao Government Increases Living Allowances for Civil Servants

The Prime Minister's Office has recently announced the increase in living allowances for civil servants across the country. A notice issued by the office...

Bank of the Lao PDR to Issue Bonds Worth LAK 1 Trillion

The Bank of the Lao PDR has announced that LAK 1 trillion in special bonds* will be available for people in Laos to purchase...