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Laos Prepares for ASEAN Summits with Heightened Security Measures 

In preparation for the upcoming 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits from 8 to 11 October in Vientiane Capital, the Lao government has conducted a series of site inspections and installed heightened security measures to welcome international delegates.  Prime Minister’s Site Inspections On 6 October, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone reviewed the progress...

Lao Government Announces Temporary School Closures for ASEAN Summit

The Ministry of Education and Sports has announced the temporary closure of 497 schools...

Road Closures Announced in Vientiane for ASEAN Summit

From 5 to 13 October, all vehicles are prohibited from driving on certain roads...

Laos and South Korea Deepen Agricultural Cooperation in Key Areas

Laos and South Korea have strengthened agricultural cooperation, focusing on modernizing Laos’s farming sector...

Laos Suspends Public Activities to Facilitate ASEAN Summit

The Lao government has issued a notice announcing the cancellation of activities within Vientiane...

Laos Takes Lead in Promoting Clean Energy at ASEAN Energy Business Forum

The 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) opened in Vientiane Capital, on 25 September and will conclude on 27 September, at the National Convention...

Asian Development Bank Forecasts Economic Growth for Laos by Year-End Amid Challenges

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that Laos will experience a growth rate of 4.0 percent in 2024, supported by investments in services...

Symbol of ASEAN Musical Instruments Unveiled at Patuxay Park

Vientiane's Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a symbol representing ASEAN musical instruments. The event, on 19 September, included a...

ASEAN-Mekong Water Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Vientiane

On 18 September, 250 participants, including ministerial delegations and high-ranking officials from ASEAN member states, along with representatives and technical experts from dialogue and...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 (AMF 2024) from...

Lao Mathematics Association Launched to Boost National Competitiveness

The Lao Mathematics Association (LMA) was officially launched on 14 September at the National University of Laos (NUOL). The inauguration event saw the participation...