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Vientiane Times, the first English newspaper in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, officially launched as a weekly tabloid in April 1994. By 1996 the newspaper published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, expanding to Monday to Friday in 2004 and adding a Saturday edition in 2007. The newspaper covers a wide range of domestic and international news and provides information reflecting governm

ent policy and socio-economic development in the Lao PDR.

Vientiane Times is part of the Lao Press in Foreign Languages, a specialised agency of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. The press agency is managed by a board of directors and manned by over 60 staff, including reporters and administrative officials. The founders of the newspaper included Mr Somsanouk Mixay, who is also Former Director General and Editor-in-Chief of Lao Press in Foreign Languages, Mr Savankhone Razmountry, who is also former Director General and Editor-in-Chief of the paper, Mr Thongsavath Chansombath the former Director General and Editor-in-Chief of the paper.

Laos to face Vietnam at ASEAN U-23 football championshipFollowing a 1-1 draw with Cambodia, Laos will face a much toughe...
18/07/2025

Laos to face Vietnam at ASEAN U-23 football championship

Following a 1-1 draw with Cambodia, Laos will face a much tougher opponent in Vietnam at the ASEAN U-23 Championship currently underway at the Patriot Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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What should the government do to keep Vientiane’s footpaths clear?City authorities undertook a clear-up operation recent...
18/07/2025

What should the government do to keep Vientiane’s footpaths clear?

City authorities undertook a clear-up operation recently, ordering the removal of makeshift awnings, oversized signs, and sprawling vendor displays that have long encroached upon pavements. While this isn’t the first attempt to bring order to the city’s streets, authorities have signalled a new, no-tolerance approach. The Vientiane Times took to the streets to gauge public reaction. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Vietnamese university eyes closer cooperation in higher education with LaosVIENTIANE (VNA) -- A delegation from Hanoi Fi...
18/07/2025

Vietnamese university eyes closer cooperation in higher education with Laos

VIENTIANE (VNA) -- A delegation from Hanoi Financial and Banking University (FBU) is paying a working visit to Laos from July 15-18 in order to promote cooperation in higher education.
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A Japanese volunteer has bid a fond farewell to her Lao counterparts following the completion of her one-year assignment...
18/07/2025

A Japanese volunteer has bid a fond farewell to her Lao counterparts following the completion of her one-year assignment in Laos under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) programme. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Anewly built library at Phialad Primary School in Sangthong district, Vientiane, was officially handed over to the schoo...
18/07/2025

Anewly built library at Phialad Primary School in Sangthong district, Vientiane, was officially handed over to the school on Tuesday, in a ceremony jointly organised by Good Neighbors Laos and the Sangthong district education and sports office.
Funded by the iM Financial Group and the Korean Real Estate Board, the library was built at a cost of US$34,734, to improve the learning environment and ensure equal education opportunities for children in rural communities. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

A multi-agency flood preparedness drill took place at the Ang Nam Houm Reservoir in Vientiane on Tuesday, aiming to stre...
18/07/2025

A multi-agency flood preparedness drill took place at the Ang Nam Houm Reservoir in Vientiane on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen emergency response, rescue coordination, and social assistance delivery in flood-prone areas of the city. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Laos and Belarus have agreed to deepen ties across a range of areas from trade to investment, tourism and more as minist...
18/07/2025

Laos and Belarus have agreed to deepen ties across a range of areas from trade to investment, tourism and more as ministers of foreign affairs of the two countries held talks in Vientiane. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

The government has approved key priorities and action plans to address economic challenges and drive growth, following s...
18/07/2025

The government has approved key priorities and action plans to address economic challenges and drive growth, following strong performance in the first half of 2025.
Chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, the cabinet meeting with provincial governors and representatives from key state bodies noted that the economy grew by 4.5 percent in the first half of 2025. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Lao-Viet Agriculture Company Limited has been granted a land concession to grow coffee, durian and blueberries on 50.4 h...
17/07/2025

Lao-Viet Agriculture Company Limited has been granted a land concession to grow coffee, durian and blueberries on 50.4 hectares in Nonglear village, Pakxong district, Champasak province.
A ceremony for signing the concession agreement between the provincial Department of Planning and Investment and the Lao-Viet Agriculture Company Limited was held on July 16.
The Deputy Director of the department, Mr Bounmy Khamphithoun, represented the provincial authorities, while the Director of the company, Mr Vo Van Hai, signed on behalf of the investor.
This project entails 100 pecent Vietnamese investment, with a total registered capital of US$3 million. It aims to promote modern, clean and sustainable agriculture for local consumption and export.
The investor earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 7, and has since completed all required steps leading up to the concession agreement.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior provincial leaders, including Deputy Governor of the province, Mr Somboun Heuangvongsa and other key officials of the agriculture and planning departments and Pakxong district.
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17/07/2025

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