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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...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture...

Disney-Supported Project to Improve Working Conditions in Laos

A program supported by the Walt Disney Company to improve global working conditions was the center of discussions held Monday between representatives from the...

Thailand to Fast Track Railway Connection With Laos

The Thai Minister of Transport will visit Laos at the end of this month to discuss the construction of a railway connection between Thailand...

Passengers Confused by Laos-China Railway Stance on Standing Tickets

Laos-China Railway passengers are confused by a poll on social media regarding the potential sale of standing tickets, however, the railway has now responded...

Lao Government Approves Tax Reduction on Diesel for Farmers

The Government of Laos has agreed to abolish the excise tax on diesel, which was previously levied at 15%, in an effort to reduce...

Chinese National Commits Suicide on Laos-China Railway

A Chinese national was killed by a Vientiane-Boten freight train on the Laos-China Railway on 3 August in Naxaythong District. Lao Public Security Television...

Laos Behind Other ASEAN Nations in Digital Maturity

Laos ranks ninth out of the ten ASEAN countries in terms of digital access, affordability, and quality of internet services, according to a new...