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- President Thongloun’s visit: Laos, Mongolia mull direct flight links
President Thongloun Sisoulith and his Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh have agreed that their governments should work together to set up direct flights between the two landlocked countries.....More>>>

- China, Laos vow to steer clear of disruptions, oppose camp confrontation
(CGTN) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. ....More>>>

- Cuba to expand joint relations with Laos and Türkiye
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (Prensa Latina) -- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez met in this city on Tuesday with his counterparts from Laos, Saleumxay Kommasith, and Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, to analyse the course of joint relations.|....More>>>

- NA calls for education reform, crackdown on corruption
National Assembly (NA) members have highlighted the reform of education and a crackdown on pervasive corruption as being essential to set Laos on the right track to development........More>>>

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- Govt asked to consider tourist visa waiver for more countries

A​ National​ Assembly​ member has asked the government to consider tourist visa exemptions for citizens of certain countries and to improve the services offered to visitors. .....More>>>

- Govt mulls revision of constitution
Senior members of government met last week to discuss ways to improve the constitution, with talks convened by a national committee set up to revise the 2015 version of the constitution.....​​..More>>>

- Lao banks set sights on access to Green Climate Fund
The Department of Planning and Finance of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute, has conducted a groundbreaking workshop to enable local banks to become Direct Access Entities to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). ...More>>>

- Landslides, flooding possible countrywide as heavy rain continues
With more rain forecast across the country, landslides, flooding and the uprooting of trees continue to threaten public safety, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department​ has​ warned in its latest forecast until June 16......More>>>

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NA members urge govt to toughen up on illicit mining operations
The growth of mining operations is harming the environment and natural resources in communities living near mines, .... More >>>

Lao people marvel at Naga motifs
An exhibition of Naga motif’s was held at the National Culture Hall recently and attracted hordes of people who enjoyed seeing the pretty patterns created by Lao weavers.... More >>>

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Enticing aroma sees coffee shop become top tourist attraction in Oudomxay
The enticing aroma of coffee emanating from a modern outlet named Home Cafe in Nalea village, Xay district, Oudomxay province, has become a popular gathering place for tourists and people of all ages, thanks to the wide variety of tempting....More>>>

China calls for ‘comprehensive, effective implementation’ of UNSC resolutions for Gaza cease-fire
(Global Times) -- The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday local time adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive cease-fire deal drafted by the US in three phases to end the war in Gaza, ..More >>>

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What can be done to preserve and promote traditional weaving practices?
A grand event to celebrate UNESCO’s official listing of the use of the naga motif in Lao weaving as a form of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity took place ....More >>>

Laos to compete at ASEAN U-16 Boys’ Championship
Young Lao footballers are set to compete at the ASEAN U-16 Boys’ Championship 2024, hosted by Indonesia from June 21 to July 4.  .......More >>>

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Tad Lo and Tad Hang: the hidden gems of SaravanSaravan province in southern Laos is home to two breathtaking waterfalls named Tad Lo and Tad Hang. ....More >>>


 
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