Vientiane: The 2nd Extraordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly opened on March 17 to discuss key national issues. The session, which is set to run until March 20, aims to address several critical matters essential for the nation’s governance an…

Vientiane: The Lao-China Cooperation Committee convened on March 14, 2025, to review the progress of bilateral cooperation in 2024 and outline priorities for 2025. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Phet Phomphiphak, Minister of Planning and Investment an…

New York: A high-level delegation from the Lao Women’s Union (LWU), led by President of LWU, Ms. Aly Vongnorbountham, met with senior UNICEF officials in New York to reinforce collaboration on gender equality and child protection in the Lao PDR.

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Vientiane: At the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly, which opened this morning, National Assembly Vice President Chaleun Yiapaoher presented proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Lao PDR (2015 revision).

According to La…

Moscow: Russia’s export duty on wheat will be set at 2,403 rubles ($28.11) per metric ton starting March 19, 2025, as confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture.

According to Lao News Agency, the export duties on other grains have also been adjusted….