Swiss Ambassador Reflects on 20 Years of Swiss Cooperation in Laos
Vientiane: In a recent media interview marking the twentieth anniversary of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Vientiane (2006-2026), Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, Ambassador of Switzerland to
MRC and India Forge Partnership to Enhance Water Security and Climate Resilience
Vientiane: MRC and India have signed a partnership agreement aimed at bolstering water security and
President Thongloun’s Letters to My Grandchildren Donated to 20 School Libraries in Vientiane
Vientiane: Held on 29 June 2026, the donation ceremony brought together around 100 participants. Schools
Myanmar President to Pay State Visit to Laos
Vientiane: Myanmar President is set to visit Laos to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic
Central Party Committee Honors President Kaysone Phomvihane with Floral Tribute
Vientiane: In a solemn and dignified atmosphere following the successful
Meeting Praises Outcomes of the 12th Party Congress
Vientiane: A meeting to commend the outcomes of the 12th
Laos asks Thailand to accept vaccinated workers without quarantine
The Lao government has asked its Thai counterpart to allow
Vientiane bans large gatherings, parties during New Year celebration
Vientiane Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has issued a notice banning all large gatherings and parties during the celebration of New Year.The
Russian government helps reform Laos’ healthcare system
The Government of the Russian Federation has decided to provide US$ 12 million to improve healthcare services in Laos, according to the Russian Embassy in
Phongsavanh Group donates six ambulances supporting Covid-19 fight
Laos logs 962 new Covid-19 cases, 14 new fatalities
Laos records 1,272 new Covid-19 cases, five more deaths
COVID-19 cases reach 108,782 in Laos
Lao PDR and FAO Collaborate to Enhance Chili Pepper Export Potential
Vientiane: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Lao PDR government are joining forces to explore opportunities for boosting the investment and export potential of the country’s chili pepper sector. This initiative …
Phoenix Media Group Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Digital-First Approach
Beijing: Speaking to international journalists at the Phoenix International Media Center in Beijing on July 2, 2026, company executives said the group is adapting to the rapid growth of mobile and social media by producing content designed primarily f…
First Joint Government-National Assembly Meeting Held Ahead of Extraordinary Session
Vientiane: The meeting brought together Deputy Prime Ministers, vice presidents of the National Assembly, Cabinet members, members of the National Assembly Standing Committee, committee chairpersons,
Fifth National Inspection Conference Opens with Focus on Anti-Corruption and Good Governance
Vientiane: The Fifth National Inspection Conference opened in Vientiane on July 1, 2026, bringing together senior Party and State leaders to review inspection and anti-corruption
First Extraordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly to Convene on July 6-10
Vientiane: At a press conference on July 2, Bounchan Sivongphan, Member of the Party Central Committee, member of the National Assembly Standing Committee and Head
Vientiane and Nghe An Strengthen Cooperation, Exchange Local Governance Experience
Vientiane: The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam, particularly between Vientiane Capital and Nghe An Province.
According
Laos’ DX-Seven announced winner of 2021 Changwon K-POP World Festival
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Lao PDR held an award ceremony for DX-Seven for winning the 2021 Changwon K-POP World Festival
My Voice, Our Future: Youth Debate Competition
The final round of the youth debate competition was completed announcing the winners from Lao-Vietnam Friendship School 2.The competition was part of International Day of
US Senate Rejects Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Businesses
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U-13 WIG NAGA Crowned International Champions, Welcomed Home as National Heroes
Vientiane: On July 10, 2025, The U-13 WIG NAGA football team returned to Laos to a hero’s welcome after making history by winning the IBER Cup 2025 in Portugal, a feat unmatched by any Lao football team in the nation’s history. According to Lao News Agency, the young athletes, representing
Pinim Pro Wins Two Outstanding MSME Awards at Lao MSMEs Expo 2026
Vientiane: The Pinim Pro Co., Ltd., a leading event management and marketing communications company in the Lao PDR, has been honored with two prestigious awards at the Lao MSMEs Expo 2026, underscoring its strong contribution to business excellence an…
CDC Chief Says Omicron Cases in US Mostly Mild So Far
More than 40 people in the U.S. have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far, and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated, the chief of the CDC said Wednesday. But she said nearly all of them were only mildly ill.In an in…
Laos records a trade deficit of US$131 million in November
The Lao PDR’s international trade volume for November reached US$912 million with exports valued at US$390 million and imports estimated at US$521 million, according to
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German Government Calls for COVID-19 Booster Shots for All as Cases Surge
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