The Governor of Luang Prabang Province released a statement on 17 November disregarding false allegations about the sale of Paxathipatai Secondary School, which is part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Town.
Luang Prabang Governor Takes Stand Against Dissemination of False News

Laos Records 458 Road Accidents in October
Laos witnessed a total of 458 incidents nationwide, resulting in 702 injuries and 53 fatalities in October, according to a report from the Traffic Police Department (TPD).
Sugar Prices Are Rising Worldwide After Bad Weather Tied to El Nino Damaged Crops in Asia

Skyrocketing sugar prices left Ishaq Abdulraheem with few choices. Increasing the cost of bread would mean declining sales, so the Nigerian baker decided to cut his production by half.
Lao President Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Ties With North Korea
Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith reiterated his commitment to enhancing relations with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in a message of greetings.
Laos Launches ‘Gov-X’ App for Streamlined Access to Government Services
The Lao Digital Government Center introduced Gov-X, a comprehensive application providing users with information and diverse government services, on 2 November.
Cuban Supreme Court President Strengthens Judicial Ties in Laos

In a diplomatic mission aimed at bolstering judicial collaboration, the president of the Cuban People’s Supreme Court, Rubén Remigio Ferro, engaged in a robust agenda during his four-day visit to Laos from November 15 to 18.
Russia to Develop Military Relations with Laos
At a sideline meeting during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, Russia’s Defense Minister, Alexander Fomin, expressed Russia’s commitment to enhancing military and military-technical cooperation with Laos, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration in the defense arena.
ASEAN Defense Chiefs Call for Immediate Truce, Aid Corridor in Israel-Hamas War

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian defense ministers expressed “profound concern” on Thursday, 16 November over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war and called for an immediate truce and the creation of a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid.