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Laos hit by hazardous air pollution levels

March 26, 2025 | 12:18

The capital city of Vientiane, and the provinces of Xieng Khuang and Sekong also saw PM 2.5 levels surpassing 260 micrograms per cu.m, reaching hazardous levels.

Vietnam defeat Laos 5-0 in Asian Cup qualifiers

March 26, 2025 | 11:43

Vietnam opened their 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a dominating 5-0 win over Laos at Go Dau Stadium in the southern province of Binh Duong on March 25.

Thailand to cooperate with Cambodia, Laos to curb scams

February 24, 2025 | 10:11

The Thai government is committed to protecting Thais from criminal networks and has already made substantial progress.

Cross-border QR payment service launched between Vietnam and Laos

January 13, 2025 | 18:44

A cross-border QR payment service between Vietnam and Laos has been launched to bolster tourism and spending between the two countries.

Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism

October 21, 2024 | 17:23

Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong on October 18 discussed with his Lao counterpart Suansavanh Viyaket a proposal to exempt the visa on arrival (VOA) fee of 1,000 THB (over 30 USD) at border checkpoints between the two countries.

Laos pledges to continue efforts to empower girls

October 21, 2024 | 17:17

On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), Laos's Ministry of Education and Sports and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of adolescent girls.

Vietnam and Laos vow to increase ties

September 17, 2024 | 10:00

Vietnam and Laos have further cemented their bilateral cooperation in key areas including security, trade, and investment.

Typhoon Yagi claims 74 lives in Myanmar, causes flooding in Thailand, Laos

September 16, 2024 | 11:46

The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on September 15 that as of September 13 evening, flooding and landslides triggered Typhoon Yagi in the country had left 74 and 89 others missing.

Laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation

August 30, 2024 | 09:11

The Bank of the Lao PDR is set to further increase interest rate on Lao kip deposits from 10 per cent to 10.5 pc per year to alleviate inflationary pressures currently affecting the economy, reported the Vientiane Times.

Cyber fraud ring bust in Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone

August 09, 2024 | 14:53

Vietnamese and Lao police have successfully dismantled a large-scale cyber fraud operation in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Lao province of Bokeo, arresting 155 Vietnamese nationals involved in sophisticated, cross-border fraudulent activities.

Laos to establish bullion bank

August 09, 2024 | 12:59

The Government of Laos, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has signed a shareholders’ agreement with PTL Holding Co., Ltd. to establish the Lao Bullion Bank as a reserve fund for the nation’s economic and financial system.

Vietnamese Party chief - a leader with great personality: Lao ambassador

July 24, 2024 | 20:48

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has affirmed that Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is a leader with great personality and an exemplary figure.

Condolences pour in over passing of Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong

July 24, 2024 | 20:10

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties; and political organisations of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, and Russia have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the passing away of Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong.