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Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) led by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation. The project includes the construction of a new international terminal, expansion of the existing terminal for domestic flights, and...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet, Connecting Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Laos is set to upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province, a key...

Japan Funds New School in Bokeo, Strengthening Education, Development Ties

Bokeo Province is set to welcome a new school with support from the Japanese...

Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

Laos is introducing new incentives and scholarships to improve education in rural areas, linking...

Lao Universities Unite to Reform Higher Education Under EU-Funded Project

Laos is undertaking significant reforms to its higher education framework to align with international standards.  In line with this mission, from 31 March to 2...

United States, China Clash as Trump Set to Unleash More Tariffs

By Ben Sheppard and Beiyi Seow with Sam Davies in Beijing/AFP - On 8 April, the United States and China hurtled towards an all-out...

Vientiane Province Welcomes Over 900,000 Tourists in First Quarter of 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, Vientiane Province attracted a total of 902,057 visitors, including 416,232 domestic tourists and 485,825 international arrivals, said Sengkeo...

First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Marks 31st Anniversary

The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge marks its 31st anniversary on 8 April.  Opened in 1994, it was the first major land link between Laos and...

Vietnam Seeks US Tariff Delay as Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter

By Lam NGUYEN/AFP - Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs imposed by Washington as government figures showed on 6 April...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) road just before the Lao New Year, according to Bounyavat...