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Vietnam, China, Laos conduct cross-border infectious disease emergency response drill

This is the first time the three countries have organised a comprehensive cross-border infectious disease emergency response exercise, covering the entire process, chain, and…

  • Published: October 17, 202510:02 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Laos, Thailand boost ties with focus on economics, connectivity

During the visit, the Thai government extended more than $1.2 million to support Laos in the fight against narcotics, to improve the education and water supply system, and to…

  • Published: October 17, 20258:15 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation across multiple fields

Laos' FM Thongsavanh Phomvihane reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to continuing close coordination with Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy to effectively…

  • Published: October 10, 20252:13 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Lighted boat festivals glow across Laos, with Luang Prabang shining brightest

Each province hosted its own ceremony to pay respect to the river spirits, express gratitude for nature’s blessings, and wish for peace and prosperity in the coming year.

  • Published: October 10, 202511:51 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Lao coffee and tea gain global spotlight

Coffee and tea are critical to the livelihoods of thousands of Lao families. More than 25,000 households cultivate these crops, sustaining incomes for about 310,000 families…

  • Published: October 9, 20251:12 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Laos, North Korea leaders hold talks to bolster ties

The Lao leader paid a state visit to North Korea on October 7-8 at the invitation of his North Korean counterpart, aimed at further strengthening the long-standing friendship and…

  • Published: October 9, 20258:15 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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ADB forecasts 3.7 percent growth for Laos amid household price pressures

The bank revised Laos’ growth and inflation forecasts due to trade tensions, debt vulnerabilities, and fiscal constraints. Inflation has eased, giving some relief, but these…

  • Published: October 2, 202511:45 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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The ASEAN Express: new rail link set to transform regional trade

The service is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail transport, expected to boost Thailand and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.

  • Published: September 16, 20258:50 am
  • Author Pranee Muenphangwaree
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Laos, UNDP launch climate, sustainable finance hub to drive LDC graduation

The initiative comes at a critical time, as preliminary assessments supported by UNDP suggest that Laos will require tens of billions of US dollars to finance its development…

  • Published: September 9, 20259:33 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Laos adopted as 15th dialogue partner of SCO in the presence of President Thongloun at its Summit

Addressing the meeting, President Thongloung emphasised that Laos attaches great importance to the principles and objectives of the SCO, which align with Laos’ guidelines and…

  • Published: September 3, 20251:40 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times

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