Vientiane: To facilitate smooth traffic flow and transportation for delegates attending the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)-which the Lao PDR is honored to host from September 14 to 18 at the National Convention Ce…
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Thailand Revises Visa-Free Stay Rules for ASEAN and Neighbouring Countries
Vientiane: Thailand will introduce revised visa-free entry rules for foreign visitors from September 15, 2026, with different permitted stay periods for citizens of ASEAN countries and neighbouring states.
According to Lao News Agency, under the rev…
Healing Wounds of War Requires Shared Humanitarian Responsibility: PM
Vientiane: In his opening remarks at the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone emphasized that healing the wounds of war requires shared humanitarian responsibility rather than individual…
International Delegation Visits UXO Clearance Operations in Luang Prabang
Luanda: More than 270 delegates from over 120 countries and international organisations visited a UXO clearance site in Ban Phik Yai, Luang Prabang District, on September 13, 2026, ahead of the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Muniti…
Lao, Vietnamese Senior Officials Conclude Mekong-Australia Partnership Masterclass in Luang Prabang
Luang prabang: Senior public sector officials from Laos and Vietnam gathered in Luang Prabang last week for the post-course colloquium of the Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP) Trilateral Masterclass: Leadership for Responsible Public Administration -…
Lao-Chinese Joint Venture Plans 330-MW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Xieng Khouang
Xieng khouang: A Lao-Chinese joint venture is preparing to develop a 330-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Xieng Khouang Province, with an estimated investment of US$202.95 million and construction targeted for completion in 2029.
According to…