Vientiane:Fuel prices in Laos were adjusted nationwide starting from 600 a.m. on October 15, 2026, resulting in a decrease in premium and regular gasoline prices, while diesel prices experienced an increase. This adjustment was announced by the Depart…
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Laos Destroys Nearly 3.9 Tonnes of Drugs in Anti-Drug Effort
Vietnam and Laos Enhance Efforts to Combat Transnational Crime
Lao Diplomat Participates in Vietnam’s Son La Coffee Festival
Chomcheng Boat Racing Festival to Host Extensive Trade Fair
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…
Vietnam and Laos Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
Hanoi:The upcoming official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is anticipated to usher in a new era of cooperation and development between Vietnam and Laos.
According to Lao News Agency, economic and trade relations between the two nations…
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…
Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia Enhance Trilateral Defence Collaboration
Hanoi:Defence ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia convened in Hanoi on October 14, 2026, to strengthen trilateral military cooperation and outline their collaborative priorities for 2027. These priorities include joint border patrols, disaster …
Vietnam and Laos Strengthen Bilateral Relations with Strategic Initiatives
Hanoi:Vietnam prioritizes its relationship with Laos, emphasizing their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stated during a meeting with Vilay Lakhamfong of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Pa…
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…