Doha:The United Nations has launched a relief effort targeting over 2,000 residents in four villages in Champhone District—Nakathang, Sithong, Dongmakko, and Nong-nhama—affected by severe flooding. The regions have been submerged for more than a month…
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US and WFP Allocate $900,000 for Flood Relief in Savannakhet
Infrastructure Developments Enhance Tourism in Khong District
BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Considers New Office in Laos
Vientiane:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Laos recently hosted a meeting focusing on enhancing regional business partnerships. The discussions were aimed at strengthening ties between the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and the ASEAN Women Entrepre…
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…
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 and Australia to Strengthen Media Collaboration
Vientiane:Laos and Australia are set to enhance their media partnership, reflecting on the continued growth of their bilateral cooperation over the past seventy years. The expansion of the Laos-Australia Comprehensive Partnership, signed in 2024, was …
Turkey Celebrates 103rd Republic Day in Vientiane with High-Profile Attendees
Vientiane:Turkey marked its 103rd Republic Day with a grand celebration in Vientiane, hosted by Oya Yasar, the Turkish Ambassador to the Lao PDR. The event attracted a notable audience, including high-ranking officials from the Lao government, foreign…
Thongsalith Mangnomek Assumes Presidency of Lao National Olympic Committee
Vientiane:Thongsalith Mangnomek has been appointed as the President of the 9th Lao National Olympic Committee. The announcement was made during a ceremony held in Vientiane on October 30, 2026, which was attended by former National Olympic Committee (…
Vietnamese Community in Vientiane Hosts Pickleball Tournament to Foster Unity
Vientiane:The Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane organized a pickleball tournament on October 25 to commemorate Vietnam’s Great National Solidarity Day on November 18. This event aimed to enhance connections among Vietnamese expatriates res…
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 …