Category: General

September 9, 2026 No Responses

Thailand Approves 1.78 Billion Baht Financing for New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Vientiane: The Thai Cabinet on September 8, 2026 approved financial assistance totalling 1,783 million baht for the Lao PDR to support construction of a new Mekong River bridge linking Ban Xieng Maen in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province, with ...
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September 9, 2026 No Responses

Laos, Australia Handover Updated English Curriculum for Government Officials

Vientiane: The Australian Government today officially transferred the updated English for Lao Government Officials (ELGO) curriculum to its Lao counterparts, signifying a pivotal moment in Australia's ongoing support to enhance English language skills...
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September 9, 2026 No Responses

Education Minister Highlights 60th Anniversary of International Literacy Day

Vientiane: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongsalith Mangnomek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports, has issued a statement marking the 60th Anniversary of International Literacy Day, observed on September 8, 2026. According to Lao News Age...
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September 8, 2026 No Responses

Laos and Cambodia Unveil Logo to Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Vientiane: The Lao PDR and the Kingdom of Cambodia on September 7, 2026, officially launched the logo commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to Lao News Agency, the ceremo...
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September 8, 2026 No Responses

Champasak Welcomes More Than 678,000 Tourists in 2026

Vientiane: (KPL) A delegation from the Department of Culture and Tourism of Khammuane Province visited Champasak Province from September 3-5, 2026, to exchange experiences and lessons on culture and tourism development. According to Lao News Agency,...
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September 8, 2026 No Responses

Luang Namtha Flooding Causes More Than 4.195 Trillion Kip in Damage

Vientiane: Severe flooding hit Luang Namtha Province from August 29 to 31, affecting all five districts and more than 24,800 people, according to a report by Luang Namtha Provincial News on September 7, 2026. According to Lao News Agency, the floodi...
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September 8, 2026 No Responses

Chinese PLA “Peace Train” Medical Team Arrives in Laos

Vientiane: The Chinese medical support team participating in the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane on Sunday morning. The team will conduct a 17-day joint exercise and medical...
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September 8, 2026 No Responses

Road Accidents Result in 53 Fatalities Across Laos in August

Vientiane: Road accidents claimed 53 lives across Laos in August 2026, according to figures from the Traffic Police Department, although the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities declined compared with the previous period. According to Lao Ne...
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September 8, 2026 No Responses

Lao PDR Gears Up to Host International Conference on Cluster Munitions

Vientiane: The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is fully prepared to assume the presidency and host the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (3RC-CCM), with preparations for the high-level international event nearin...
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