Training course enhances ties among young leaders of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia

KPL (KPL/VNA) A specialised training course for young leaders of border provinces of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia officially opened in Vientiane on July 8, aiming to strengthen friendship and cooperation among the three countries. (KPL/VNA) A...

Phật Tích Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane

The “Turk, traitor” slogan did not become a political agenda; Lao did not wake up

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 10, 2025

INDONESIA 1.GIBRAN ASSIGNED TO OVERSEE PAPUA ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto is preparing to assign Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka a special mandate to oversee matters related to Papua, including accelerating...

Laos rolls out BRT trial to boost public transport

VIENTIANE, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will launch a three-month trial in Lao capital Vientiane, with plans to extend routes to Wattay International Airport and the China-Laos Railway station, aiming to improve public...

Laos to launch key environmental projects to protect environment, natural resources

VIENTIANE, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Laos will launch key environmental projects in six provinces as part of a broader effort to strengthen environmental conservation and protect the country's natural resources. The projects were funded by the...

Laos’ Senior ASEAN Official attends High-Level Meetings in Malaysia

KPL On July 7, 2025, Mr. Phongsavanh Sisoulath, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senior ASEAN Official of the Lao PDR, led a delegation to attend two key meetings: the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting and the Executive Committee Meeting of the...

Laos Urges STEM Focus Amid Growing Education Crisis

Over 6,000 Lao nationals graduated from overseas institutions between 2021 and 2024, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) during its recent annual general meeting. Among them, 2,271 specialized in public health, 1,614 in...

Việt Nam, Laos hold 10th political consultation

VIENTIANE – The 10th political consultation between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Foreign Affairs took place on July 8 in the Lao Capital of Vientiane under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Mạnh Cường and...

New Company Aims to Improve Elderly Care Services in Vientiane

KPL Elderly care in Laos is set to receive a boost following the establishment of Vientiane Nursing Home Care Training and Consulting, a company dedicated to providing services for senior citizens and dependent individuals, as well as training...

Flooding in Vientiane During Rainy Season Attributed to Multiple Factors

KPL Urban flooding and waterlogged roads continue to plague Vientiane Capital during the rainy season, disrupting daily life, damaging property, and affecting public perception of government effectiveness. The recurring problem, caused by a range...

Lao, Thai Officials Reaffirm Strong Agricultural Cooperation

KPL Mr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Environment of the Lao PDR, recently welcomed Ms. Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of Thailand to the Lao PDR, and her delegation for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in...

Lao Women’s Union’s Founding Commemorated

KPL The Propaganda and Training Board of the Party Central Committee held a special lecture on July 8 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union (July 20, 1955–2025). (KPL) The Propaganda and Training Board of the Party Central...

Laos, Thailand, Myanmar Faces Arsenic Contamination in Mekong River

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has confirmed arsenic contamination exceeding international safety standards across transboundary sections of the Mekong and Kok Rivers, affecting Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. MRC’s 3 June assessment revealed...

Phật Tích Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane

VIENTIANE – The Phật Tích Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thích Minh Quang. Located in...

Laos to release over 65 mln fingerlings in 2025 to support biodiversity

VIENTIANE, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government plans to release more than 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers across Laos in 2025, as part of its efforts to conserve biodiversity and support sustainable ecosystems....

Laos sees significant drop in dengue cases in first half of 2025

VIENTIANE, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Laos reported 2,614 cases of dengue fever in the first half of 2025, marking a significant decrease from the 5,192 cases recorded during the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, no dengue-related deaths were reported in...

The “Turk, traitor” slogan did not become a political agenda; Lao did not wake up

The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, Alen Simonyan, wrote on social media: “From the outset, I must say that I condemn every manifestation of violence, both in the National Assembly and outside it. However, let’s...

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August

Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three months by the end of August, Mayor of Vientiane Capital Athsphangthong Siphandone announced during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane People’s Council’s...

Lao Communities Urged to Curb Wildlife Consumption for a Safer, Healthier Future

KPL A national movement is gaining momentum in Laos to reduce the consumption of wild animals, with health experts and conservationists highlighting the dangers it poses to public health and biodiversity. (KPL) A national movement is gaining...