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Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station

The Lao-China Railway Company has announced plans to introduce an automated parking fee collection system at Vientiane Station as part of a pilot project scheduled to begin between August and September this year. The initiative aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the station’s parking operations. In a press briefing...

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Tourism Fuels Revenue Surge in Luang Prabang in Five Months of 2025

Luang Prabang earned nearly LAK 700 billion (USD 32 million) in the first five...

Lao Inflation Rate Eases to 7.2 Percent in June

Laos’ inflation rate eased for the second month in a row, falling to 7.2...

Japan Aids Xieng Khouang with Clean Water Supply Grant

Xieng Khouang Province is set to improve access to clean water with support from the Japanese government, which has provided a grant of USD...

Laos Added to Financial Grey List as Concerns Grow

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Laos to its grey list due to concerns over financial crime enforcement, while the Philippines successfully...

LS Education Expands Global Learning Opportunities for Lao Students

LS Education is striving to provide students with internationally recognized qualifications and opportunities. To bridge the gap between local education and global standards, LS...

Four Dead, Six Injured in South Korean Bridge Collapse

AFP - Four people, including two Chinese nationals, were killed and six injured after a bridge collapsed at an expressway construction site in South...

Laos Lifts 31,000 Families from Poverty Amid Skepticism

By Kheuakham Chanlivong and Phontham Visapra Laos has lifted 31,232 families out of poverty, reaching 89.23 percent of its 2024 target. The progress was shared...

Lao Brewery Company Steps Up Sustainability with Biomass Energy

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is advancing its sustainability efforts with new green energy initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to the environment. As part of Carlsberg Group’s...