Vietnam and Laos step up urban and infrastructure cooperation
February 04, 2026 | 16:04
Officials from Vietnam and Laos moved to deepen cooperation in urban planning, infrastructure, and investment as bilateral ties continue expanding.
T&T Group brings Savan 1 Wind Power Plant online in Laos
December 30, 2025 | 12:05
T&T Group has put its Savan 1 Wind Power Plant into operation in Laos, contributing to realising the goal of increasing imports from Laos.
Vietnam and Laos commit to joint industrial development and research
December 03, 2025 | 19:08
Vietnam and Laos aim to deepen industrial cooperation and strengthen supply chains through a new bilateral MoU.
H World Group to debut three hotel brands in Laos
June 06, 2025 | 14:00
Expansion strengthens Southeast Asia footprint with Intercity, JI, Orange.
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.
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