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Japan Honors Sonexay Siphandone with Order of the Rising Sun

On 29 April, the Japanese government announced that Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun is conferred on Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos Examples of his major contributions related to Japan are as follows: Prime Minister Sonexay has invited the Japanese Companies to invest in Laos and to improve...

Laos Expands Vocational Training to Curb Labor Shortage

The Lao government will introduce new vocational education programs in the 2024–2025 academic year...

Laos, Vietnam Inaugurated Wharf No.3 to Boost Trade

On 28 April, Wharf No. 3 at the Lao-Viet International Port was officially inaugurated...

Vietnam to Establish English as Second Language by 2035

Vietnam is set to establish English as the second language for all general education...

East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and...

Laos-China Railway Officially Launched

The Laos-China Railway was officially launched today during a ceremony presided over by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The landmark railway...

Laos Records Trade Deficit of USD 45 Million in October

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 45 million in October with imports and exports totaling USD 819 million. According to information from the Lao...

Buddhist Ceremony Held to Mark Laos-China Railway Inauguration

  A traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony was held yesterday to mark the opening of the Laos-China Railway and ensure its successful operation. The ceremony took place...

Laos-China Railway Confirms Passenger Fares

Passenger fares for trips on the upcoming Laos-China Railway have been confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ministry issued a notice...

Korean Investment Sought in That Luang Lake Special Economic Zone

Korean investment in land development is expected to pour in following a deal between Chinese developers and a Korean real estate firm. Korean real estate...

Authorities to Discuss Methods for Addressing High Fuel Prices in Laos

Authorities in Laos have begun attempts to address high fuel prices faced by the country amid the volatile global market. The Ministry of Industry and...