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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...

Ambassador of United States Delivers Textbooks to Lao Schools, Bolstering Education Efforts

Children across the country are set to further improve their learning abilities through the continuous support of the “Learn to Read” project. Spearheaded by...

Laos Inflation Hits 25.35 Percent in February

Laos continues to face economic challenges as inflation rates reached 25.35 percent in February, up from 24.44 percent the previous month, according to a...

Laopost Joins Lao Journalists Association as First Private Member

Laopost, a prominent Lao publication, has officially joined the Lao Journalists Association (LJA) as its first private-sector member, marking a major step for the...

Salavanh Province Initiates New Hydropower Project with Groundbreaking Ceremony

A new hydropower plant project in Salavanh Province, the Xeset-Chan Rapids, commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on 24 February. With the foundation stone now laid,...

Major Road Upgrade Project in Vientiane to Be Completed by March 2025

Residents and motorists traveling between Sikhai village in Sikhottabong district and Sikeuth village in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, can anticipate smoother journeys as the road...

Lao Football Federation Unveils FIFA-supported Training Center in Vientiane to Foster Football Development

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at...