Vientiane: The handover ceremony took place at the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge International Checkpoint in Vientiane, opposite Nong Khai. Among those attending the ceremony were Pol. Col. Thongvieng Xayyachan, Deputy Director of the Economic Poli…

Vientiane: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has approved the National Tiger Recovery Action Plan (NTRAP), a strategic initiative aimed at restoring the tiger population within its borders. Signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment in M…

Vientiane: Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Lao PDR in collaboration with EU Member States and local partners, the 2026 European Film Festival has officially opened in Vientiane. The festival features award-winning films, workshops…

Vientiane: The session was chaired by Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Lao PDR. During the meeting, Central Committee members reviewed the leadership and direction provided by the Politburo…

Vientiane: Concerned individuals can contact the department directly by phone at 021 214 013 to lodge a report. Authorities have encouraged prompt notification to help protect public health and ensure that unsafe goods are swiftly identified and remov…

Beijing: The delegation included officials from the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mekong Institute Executive Director, and representatives from the MI Coordinating Secretariat based in Khon Kaen. The visit covered Beijing and Kunming.

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Vientiane: 22 Lao students are set to embark on a transformative academic journey in Australia, thanks to scholarships awarded by the Australian Government. Vice Minister Daravone emphasized the importance of the opportunity, urging recipients to imme…

Vientiane: Laos and China have formalized a new trade cooperation agreement focused on the export of durian. The agreement, signed by Elavan Latpakdi and Gao Qiuyu, aims to enhance the trade relationship between the two countries by capitalizing on th…