Vientiane: Vietnam’s Party, State, and people have expressed steadfast support for Laos in its ongoing national reform initiatives, as articulated by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency in Vientiane. …
Day: March 19, 2025
Thailand Reduces Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days to Curb Illegal Activities
Bangkok: The period of visa-free stays in Thailand will be shortened from 60 days to 30 days in an effort to reduce the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, as announced by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
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BYD’s New Charging Technology Propels Stock Surge
Shenzhen: Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology it says can charge a vehicle in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol car. The company said the battery and charging system, called …
Amendments to Law on Civil Servants Reviewed at National Assembly Session
Vientiane: The 2nd Extraordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly convened on March 19 to review draft amendments to the Law on Civil Servants. The session was presided over by Vice President of the National Assembly, Mr. Souvone Lueangbounmy.
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Lao Red Cross Conducts Nationwide Training on Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management
Vientiane: The Lao Red Cross (LRC) organized a training session on the Community Early Warning System (CEWS) for its disaster management staff across the country from March 17 to 19, 2025. The event was chaired by Mr. Khamlavan Chanthalavan, President…
Infrastructure Development: A Priority for Laos’ Economic Growth
Vientiane: Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Ngampasong Muangmany, reaffirmed on March 18, 2025, the Lao government’s commitment to infrastructure development, emphasizing that expanding transportation networks-especially in rural areas-rema…