Vientiane: The 2nd Enlarged Government Meeting for 2024 convened on Jan 6-7, 2025, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. The meeting gathered deputy prime ministers, cabinet members, provincial governors, the Mayor of Vientiane,…
Month: January 2025
Lao Art Museum Opens, Showcasing Nation’s Cultural Heritage
Vientiane: The Lao Art Museum, located in Nonsa-at Village, Saythany District, Vientiane, officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s cultural preservation efforts.
According to Lao News Agenc…
Itsukushima Shrine: The Gate Between Worlds
Hiroshima: Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its iconic Torii gate, often described as the connection between the human world and the spirit world. Located on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, this architectural …
Lao Red Cross Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Commemorative Events
Vientiane: The Lao Red Cross (LRC) marked its 70th anniversary with a health walk and a photo exhibition at Patuxay, Vientiane on January 4. The event commemorated the organization’s establishment on January 1, 1955, and featured notable attendees inc…
Vietnam’s PM to Visit Laos for Intergovernmental Meeting
Vientiane: In response to an invitation from Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, along with a delegation of high-ranking Vietnamese officials, will visit Laos and co-chair the 47th annual meeting of the Laos-V…
Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Plant to Begin Power Generation in Early 2027
Vientiane: The Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Plant project is currently over 80% complete and is expected to be operational and begin generating electricity in early 2027. Once finished, it will be the tallest rockfill dam in ASEAN at 210 meters. The project …