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Lao President Calls for New Generation of Lao Diplomats on 80th Diplomacy Day

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has called for the rise of a new generation of Lao diplomats, urging them to become strategic and trusted advisers to the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the State.  The appeal came during a ceremony at the National Convention Center marking the 80th anniversary of Lao...

ADB Lowers Laos’ 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.7 Percent Amid Economic Challenges

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Laos’ 2025 GDP growth forecast from 3.9...

Laos-China Railway Transported Over 15 Million Passengers Since Early 2025

The Laos-China Railway (LCR) transported 15.48 million passengers from January through 8 October this...

Young Barista Crowned at First International Coffee, Tea Day in Luang Prabang, to Compete in South Korea

From 3 to 5 October, Luang Prabang hosted the International Coffee and Tea Day...

Vientiane’s ‘Girls Takeover’ Wraps Up, Giving Young Women a Real-World Leadership Experience

Plan International Laos - A youth leadership initiative involving ten adolescent girls and young...

Govt Cancels Toll Collection at Thangon Bridge

The government has stopped collecting the toll at Thangon Bridge over the Nam Ngum River in Xaythany district, Vientiane after the debt for its...

Indonesia Eyes Further Cooperation with Laos

Hydropower, tourism, potassium, and medical treatment are among the sectors Indonesia has its eye on for prospective cooperation with Laos, based on the Lao...

Thousands of Cubic Metres Veneer Legitimate for Export

More than 12,456 cubic metres of veneer exports have been permitted despite the government prohibiting the export of all types of unfinished wooden products. The...

Southern Bus Station Set To Depart This Month

The relocation of the southern bus station in Vientiane to a new site is set to begin this month, with the process expected to...

Police Arrest Two Men for Possessing Counterfeit Money

Security officials at Chao Anouvong Park in Chanthabouly district, Vientiane apprehended two teenagers for possessing and using counterfeit money. The two known as Mr. Khamman...

Handicraft Sector Needs to Increase Understanding of Silk Production

The Lao Handicrafts Association (LHA) needs to increase the understanding and importance of sericulture to local people so they can support the sector further,...