Laos continues efforts to support MSMEs

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos marked International Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day under the theme "Results of the Implementation of Work to Promote Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2021-2025," highlighting ongoing …

Phật Tích Pagoda – cultural anchor for Vietnamese in Laos

Phat Tich Pagoda – A cultural anchor of Vietnamese culture in Laos

Amid the heart of Vientiane capital, Phat Tich Pagoda stands not only as a spiritual haven for the Vietnamese community, but also as a quiet guardian of the Vietnamese language, helping preserve the mother tongue for generations of overseas Vietnamese …

Laos explores national data center development to drive digital transformation

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications is moving forward with plans to develop a national data center and government data exchange system, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital …

Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism

Recognizing the tourism sector’s significant contributions to socio-economic growth, Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism, focusing on environmental preservation and cultural heritage, while continually enhancing the quality of its …

Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Parts of Laos, More Rain Forecast

Flooding has been reported in several parts of Laos following continuous heavy rainfall over recent days. In Vientiane Province, areas of Muen district were hit particularly hard this morning, while in the capital, flooding occurred at the That Luang …

DOD agency IDs remains of 3 airmen killed at secret Laos radar site in 1968

From left to right: Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry Gerald Gish, of Pennsylvania; Tech. Sgt. Donald Kennebunk Springsteadah, of New Jersey; and Tech. Sgt. Willis Rozelle Hall, of Florida. (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) The Defense POW/MIA …

Phat Tich Pagoda – cultural anchor for Vietnamese in Laos

Vientiane (VNA) – Nestled at the heart of Vientiane, Phat Tich Pagoda has quietly become a cultural beacon for the Vietnamese community in Laos. More than just a spiritual sanctuary, the pagoda plays a vital role in preserving the Vietnamese language and …

Laos National Assembly Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Major Legislative Milestones

KPL The 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly (NA) successfully concluded on June 26 after nearly a month of deliberations, which began on June 9. (KPL) The 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly …

China-Laos Railway sees over 10 billion yuan in trade value in Jan.-May

KUNMING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway handled more than 2.48 million tonnes of import and export cargo valued at over 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) from January to May this year, customs data showed on Thursday. Both …