Xebangfai:Stakeholders in Xebangfai district recently gathered to discuss new weeding techniques for rice fields, in an event co-chaired by Mr. Choumsy Xayavong, Deputy Head of the Xebangfai District Agriculture and Environment Office, and Ms. Khamtai…
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Lao-German Technical College Unveils Signboard for Campus 2
Government and UNICEF Strengthen Efforts for Child Health in Lao PDR
Vietnam and Laos Sign Major Deals on Urban and Agricultural Projects
Vientiane:Vietnamese and Laotian firms have signed agreements to undertake significant projects in property development and smart farming, slated for implementation in 2026. The initiatives include the Supchaleun Central Tower complex and a smart farm…
Australia and Japan Provide Educational Support to Flood-Affected Schools in Northern Laos
Luang Namtha:Affected primary schools in Luang Namtha and Oudomxay provinces will receive vital educational materials to help teachers and students resume learning after severe flash floods.
According to Lao News Agency, the heavy rains on August 29…
Lao Telecom and National University of Laos Partner to Enhance ICT and AI Infrastructure
Vientiane:Lao Telecommunications Public Company and the National University of Laos have entered a 15-year agreement to enhance telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on the integration of information technology and artificial intelligence in edu…
Laos and Vietnam Strengthen Investment Ties with New Initiatives
Vientiane:Laos and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral investment cooperation. Leaders from both nations emphasized the need for increased private-sector investment and improvements to the business environment during the L…
Asia-Pacific SMEs Embrace AI and Connectivity for Economic Transformation
Guangzhou: On a production line at Seng Fong Holdings Berhad in Malaysia, a robotic arm grips a 35-kilogramme block of rubber, with 3D cameras, laser scanners, and AI algorithms serving as its “eyes” and “brain.” The setup is designed to tackle a long…
Russian Sappers Conclude Eighth Year of Demining Efforts in Laos
Vientiane:Russian sappers have completed their eighth year of humanitarian demining in Laos, focusing on addressing the lingering threat of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the 1964-1973 bombing campaign. The mission, a cooperative endeavor between Laos…
Australian Ambassador Concludes Tenure with Emphasis on Growing Laos Partnership
Vientiane:Australian Ambassador to Laos Megan Jones recently held a farewell meeting with Mr. Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, President of the Lao Front for National Development (LFND), to express her appreciation for his enduring support of bilateral relati…
Lao Bodybuilders Triumph with Three Golds at Asian Championships
Bangkok:Vientiane: The Lao national bodybuilding team was warmly welcomed home on September 30 after their exceptional performance at the 58th Asia Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.
According to Lao News Agency, the …
Laos to Host Two International World Table Tennis Events
Vientiane: Laos is set to host two major international table tennis tournaments-the 4th WTT Youth Contender and the 2nd WTT Feeder Series 2026-from July 30 to August 8 at the Lao-ITECC Mall in Vientiane. The Lao National Table Tennis Federation (LNTTF…
Ministry of Finance Assesses 2025 Financial Results, Outlines 2026 Priorities
Vientiane: The Ministry of Finance on January 29, 2026, convened a meeting to review financial performance in 2025 and outline priorities for 2026, under the theme ‘Uphold the Party’s leadership, strengthen self-reliance, modernize financial managemen…