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Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the region’s official media describing current economic ties as “practically absent” during a two-day visit by its head to Vientiane on 4 and 5 November. Tatarstan's head Rustam Minnikhanov met Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on 5...

Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

Vietnam PM Calls For Changes in Visa Policy to Ease Entry of Foreign Tourists

Vietnam Prime Minister Mr. Pham Minh Chinh directed relevant authorities on Monday to revise the country's current visa policy to facilitate the entry of...

Prime Minister of Vietnam in Laos for State Visit

Vietnamese Prime Minister, Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, is in Laos today to co-chair the 45th meeting of the Laos-Vietnam Inter-Governmental Committee from 11-12 January. Mr....

Lao Airlines to Launch New Routes to Welcome Chinese Tourists

With the news of China reopening its borders this week, Lao Airlines is planning to fly to more cities in the country. Currently operating flights...

Laos Gets Highest Votes as Fan Favorite at Miss Universe Pageant

Miss Universe Laos has topped the list of the 71st Miss Universe contestants based on fan votes. Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022, has received...

Schoolgirl in Thailand Killed by Knife Attack

A schoolgirl from Roi Et Province, Thailand was killed after a man stabbed her on a school bus on Friday. Bangkok Post reports that...

Lao Military Hospital Conducts the Country’s First Kidney Transplant Operation

103 Military Hospital has announced the success of the first kidney transplant operations in Laos, which was performed on two patients. Colonel Doctor. Savangxay Darasart,...