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Laos Launches New Durian Cultivation Project to Boost Exports to China
Laos has launched a new durian cultivation project aimed at boosting exports to China, with a focus on improving both the quality and quantity of production. The initiative also seeks to support local farmers by creating stable employment and...

Tropical Storm Bualoi Causes Widespread Damage Across Laos, Leave Four Deaths
Between 28 and 30 September, Tropical Storm Bualoi, the country’s 20th storm of the year, swept across Laos, bringing heavy rains, floods, and flash floods that severely impacted communities nationwide. The storm struck caused significant damage...

Harimau Malaya overcome Laos 3-0 despite FIFA player suspensions
THE player registration issue that has hit the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) did not affect the national squad’s morale as they defeated Laos 3-0 in their third match of Group F in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vientiane tonight....

Belarus, Laos Sign Military-Technical Cooperation Plan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251010/belarus-laos-sign-military-technical-cooperation-plan-1122935699.html Belarus, Laos Sign Military-Technical Cooperation Plan Belarus, Laos Sign Military-Technical Cooperation Plan Sputnik International A...
Laos Foreign Minister Makes Official Visit to Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 2 (ACN) Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is making an official visit to Cuba, in response to an invitation from his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, the...

Laos establishes alternative fuel import route to secure energy supply
By Alimat Aliyeva The Lao State Fuel Company has launched a new fuel import route through Vietnam’s Nghi Son Port to enhance energy security and ensure a stable fuel supply for Laos, according to the Lao Economic Daily on Wednesday, Azernews...

Lao, North Korean Leaders Hold Historic Talks in State Visit to Pyongyang
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith paid an official state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) this week, holding talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a move that reaffirmed decades of diplomatic ties and marked...

Religion Bulletin - September 2025 Redemptorists Condemn Government Land Grab; Lào Cai Targets Independent Faith Groups
Notable Religious Developments in September 2025 Redemptorist Order Protests Land Seizure: The Redemptorists publicly objected to government authorities fencing off the L’Accueil property in Hồ Chí Minh City, denouncing the move as an unlawful...
China-Laos Railway: 'Golden corridor' of prosperity, education cooperation, and friendship
Photo shows a train at the Mohan Railway Station of the China-Laos Railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Chinanews.com/Liu Yue) Stretching from Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane in Laos, the China-Laos Railway has...

Cklamovski Dedicates 3-0 Win Over Laos To Malaysian Fans
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- National team head coach Peter Cklamovski dedicated Malaysia’s 3-0 victory over Laos in their 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers Group F match to Malaysians, saying the result was meant to inspire hope and belief among...

Arif dedicates win over Laos to seven 'citizens of Malaysia', thanks TMJ
PETALING JAYA: National winger Arif Aiman Hanapi dedicated Malaysia’s 3-0 victory over Laos to the seven mixed-heritage players currently suspended by FIFA, describing them as 'citizens of Malaysia.' On Thursday, Arif was one of the three goal...

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 10, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. MUSLIM FRIENDLY FAIR TO WOO TOURISTS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The three-day “Cambodia Muslim Friendly Tourism Forum and Fair 2025 kicked off at the Al-Serkal Mosque in Phnom Penh yesterday. The fair is to attract more foreign Muslim...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 10, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. MUSLIM FRIENDLY FAIR TO WOO TOURISTS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The three-day “Cambodia Muslim Friendly Tourism Forum and Fair 2025 kicked off at the Al-Serkal Mosque in Phnom Penh yesterday. The fair is to attract more foreign Muslim...

Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation across multiple fields
Vientiane (VNA) – The foreign ministries of Laos and Vietnam will continue to effectively implement their cooperation agreement, the joint action programme on economic diplomacy, and other bilateral mechanisms to further strengthen ties across...

Fifa’s suspension of players fails to dampen spirit as Malaysia beat Laos 3-0
Arif Aiman Hanapi scored the first goal in the 53rd minute. (Malaysia NT pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The player registration issue that has hit the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) did not affect the national squad’s morale as they defeated Laos 3-0...

Việt Nam, Laos strengthen cooperation across multiple fields
VIENTIANE — The foreign ministries of Laos and Việt Nam will continue to effectively implement their cooperation agreement, the joint action programme on economic diplomacy, and other bilateral mechanisms to further strengthen ties across fields,...

Vietnamese, Lao localities share experience in operating two-tier local administration model
Dien Bien (VNA) – A delegation from Laos' Oudomxay province led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Governor Vongsavanh Saynhavong paid a working visit to Dien Bien province on October 9 to exchange experience in operating...
Laos opens new fuel import route to ensure steady energy supply
VIENTIANE, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Lao State Fuel Company has opened a new fuel import route through Vietnam's Nghi Son Port to enhance energy security and ensure a stable fuel supply to Laos, Lao Economic Daily reported on Wednesday. The route...
Việt Nam, Laos strengthen cooperation to enhance education quality