Ban keng koum: The school lunch programme in Ban Keng Koum village, Khong district, Champassak province, has been extended until 2029, following renewed support from the World Food Programme (WFP), officials have confirmed. The initiative has been in …
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5th Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge Set to Enhance Cross-Border Connectivity
Bolikhamxay: The 5th Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge, which links Bolikhamxay Province in Laos with Bueng Kan Province in Thailand, is scheduled to open for public service on 25 December 2025, according to reports from provincial authorities.
Accordi…
Lao President’s Historic Visit to Republic of Korea Marks 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Seoul: The president of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongloun Sisoulith, has made an official visit to the Republic of Korea at the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung, as the two countries mark 30 years of diplomatic relations. Mr Thonglo…
Vientiane Economy Grows 5.34% a Year Over Five Years
Vientiane: The economy of Vientiane has expanded at an average annual rate of 5.34% over the past five years, according to figures presented on 15 December 2025 in Vientiane at the 10th Session of the 4th Vientiane People’s Council.
According to Lao …
Laos Supports Thailand with $200,000 Flood Relief Fund
Vientiane: The Lao government has provided financial assistance to the Kingdom of Thailand following severe flooding in the country’s southern provinces. During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 15 December, Phongsamouth Anlavan, Vice Mi…
Laos to Welcome Tallest Hotel-Condominium Landmark by 2028
Vientiane: Laos is set to reach new heights-literally. Construction is underway on the Lao Center Project, the tallest hotel and condominium development in the country. Rising 46 storeys in Phapho Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, the mixed-use…