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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...

Govt Focusing on Developing ICT Infrastructure

The government has set the target of developing and expanding the nation's information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, according to a leading official. This was...

Authorities Will Legalise Lao Workers in Thailand

Lao authorities expect to begin a new round of verifying nationality and legalising the status of thousands of Lao workers in Thailand in the...

Residents Still Unaware of Railway Plans

Many residents have yet to know that a high-speed railway will be built in Laos from the Laos-China border in Luang Namtha province to...

Deputy PM Pushes for Speedy Mother and Child Health Improvements

Deputy Prime Minister has called on the Ministry of Health to speed up improvements to health services for mothers and their children especially at...

Laos Utilises Cooperatives to Support Agricultural Growth

Laos need to create the national committee for development of cooperation aiming to support and helping the agriculture sector in its expansion efforts. For several...

Laos, Singapore Cooperate in Cyber Protection

Laos' Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications is working in collaboration with Portcullis Technologies Singapore in the development of the nation's cyber protection. A seminar on...