9th National Youth Congress Opens in Vientiane

KPL The 9th National Youth Congress officially opened on August 25, 2025, in Vientiane under the chairmanship of Monxay Laomousong, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Executive Committee, and Secretary of the...

Laos works to improve rehabilitation care

VIENTIANE, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Health is partnering with development partners to improve access to rehabilitation services and strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers in Laos. The initiative aims to improve access to...

Laos cuts its interest rate by 0.5% to support the struggling economy

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The Bank of Laos has lowered its base interest rate by 0.5 per cent, a move aimed at giving businesses and households some breathing room as the country navigates both domestic and international economic challenges. The...

Laos on alert as Typhoon Kajiki approaches

VIENTIANE, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- People across Laos are being urged to prepare for the potential impacts of Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of the year, which is forecast to bring widespread thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds across...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand And Vietnam: Aug 26, 2025

INDONESIA 1. GOV’T EXTENDS 100 PCT VAT WAIVER ON HOMES, FOREIGNERS CAN APPLY -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia has extended its full value-added tax (VAT) incentive on residential property purchases until the end of 2025, in a bid to sustain household...

Laos Launches New Parenting Tool Application for Early Childhood Development

UNICEF – On 22 August, the Lao Women’s Union and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched “Luem Ton Di” (Good Starts) mobile application, the Lao adaptation of Vroom, a modern parenting tool developed by the Bezos Family Foundation. Vroom...

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Luang Prabang celebrated its annual Boat Racing Festival on 23 August along the Nam Khan River, marking the ninth lunar month of 2025. This year, 22 longboats joined the competition, with teams coming from temples, villages, nearby districts, and...

Typhoon Kajiki Predicted to Unleash Chaos in Laos

(MENAFN) Authorities across Laos are urging citizens to prepare for the severe impacts of Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of 2025, expected to unleash widespread thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and powerful winds throughout the country. The...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms of 2025, moves inland from central Vietnam, bringing heavy rain and flood risks. In response to the approaching storm, the Lao-China Railway (LCR) has announced...

Laos expands use of Wolbachia mosquitoes in eco-friendly fight against dengue

Daijiworld Media Network - Vientiane Vientiane, Aug 24: In a bold and eco-conscious move to combat dengue fever, Laos is expanding its deployment of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes—tiny, lab-enhanced insects now playing a key role in the country’s...

Public Works Minister Inspects Mekong Embankment Project in Vientiane

KPL Minister of Public Works and Transport Leklay Sivilay, accompanied by senior officials of the Vientiane Administration Office, visited the embankment construction project along the Mekong River in Chi Nai Mo area, Hatxayfong district, on...

Lao Heong Seafood Restaurant in Bandar Menjalara offers up signature German pork knuckle, Sichuan steamed stingray and fish head curry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Anyone who frequents Sentul for its wealth of Chinese dai chow spots will no doubt be familiar with Lau Heong, an enduring icon of the neighbourhood that has been around for over 50 years, since 1973 to be exact. The...

2025 Lao Gold Festival, the First in Laos, to Be Held in Early September

KPL The first Lao Gold Festival will take place from September 5–7, 2025 at the National Convention Hall in Vientiane. A press conference to announce the event was held on August 22, 2025. Organizers expect around 30,000 people to attend,...

World : Top News Headlines In Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia And Philippines: Aug 25, 2025

SINGAPORE 1. WHICH JOBS PAY THE HIGHEST MEDIAN SALARIES IN SINGAPORE? -- THE STRAITS TIMES Flying instructors have emerged as Singapore’s top earners – at least by median gross monthly salary, which stands at an impressive $20,000. 2. CRYPTO...

Laos Recognizes Ho Chi Minh Trail Sites as National Heritage

Laos has officially recognized the Phou Luang–Ho Chi Minh Trail sites on its territory as national heritage, highlighting their role in the shared history of Laos and Vietnam. A ceremony took place on 22 August at the General Club of the Ministry...

Laos expands eco-friendly mosquito method to combat dengue

Vientiane: In the fight against dengue, Laos is expanding the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, a safe and effective method that turns mosquitoes into tiny warriors against the virus. In early August, Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes were...

Laos recognises Trường Sơn – Hồ Chí Minh Trail in Laos as national relic

VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou attended a ceremony in Vientiane on August 22 to recognise the “Trường Sơn – Hồ Chí Minh Trail in Laos” as a national historical relic of the country. In...

China-Laos Railway launches two-way Yuxi-Vientiane freight service

Dragon boat racing festival held in Luang Prabang, Laos

A dragon boat team competes in the dragon boat racing festival in Luang Prabang, Laos on Aug. 23, 2025. The annual dragon boat racing festival was held in Luang Prabang on Saturday. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) A dragon boat team competes in...

Laos recognises Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos as national relic

A ceremony was held in Vientiane on August 22, to recognise the “Truong Son Trail – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos” as a national historical relic of the country. Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou,...