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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 Niraxay, Director of the Public Works and Transport Department, during an inspection on 2 April. The goal is to minimize traffic disruptions for local businesses and...

Regional Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Lao President Khamtai Siphandone

Following the passing of former Lao President General Khamtai Siphandone on 2 April, leaders...

South Korea Court Upholds President Yoon’s Impeachment, Strips Him of Office

By Hieun Shin and Claire Lee/AFP - South Korea's Constitutional Court on 4 April...

Lao Business Forum Highlights Progress, Challenges, Path Forward for Private Sector Development

At the 16th Lao Business Forum, held at the Don Chan Palace in Vientiane...

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States' recent announcement of...

Vientiane Authorities Promote Road Safety

The Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security, in partnership with Lao Brewery Co., Ltd, is continuing its road safety awareness project...

Residents Await Laos-China Railway Compensation Payments

Preliminary counts have been completed in the provinces through which the Laos-China railway will pass, to pave the way for compensation to be paid...

Public Complaints Go Unanswered

Public concerns raised with the National Assembly (NA) through the hotline during the recent ordinary session are still waiting for responses from the sectors...

Govt Extends Condolences Over Terrorism in Germany, Turkey

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Tuesday sent a message to the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany to extend the government's condolences over...

Lao Government to Forgo Luxury Vehicles

The Party and Government have agreed to forgo luxury vehicles in a new bid to curb excessive spending and promote frugality. Prime Minister Thongloun...

Switzerland Gives Further Boost to Poverty Reduction Fund

Switzerland has agreed to contribute US$18 million to help Laos reduce poverty and achieve the targets set in the National Socio-Economic Plan. A grant agreement...