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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.

Sino-Lao water resources and hydropower vocational education cooperation enters a new stage of institutionalisationAgain...
06/06/2026

Sino-Lao water resources and hydropower vocational education cooperation enters a new stage of institutionalisation

Against the backdrop of the continuous and profound advancement of the Sino-Lao community with a shared future, vocational education—as a crucial area of educational cooperation between the two nations—plays an increasingly active role in promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges, supporting industrial development, and cultivating a new generation of talents for the era. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Xi calls for advancing China-Laos ties(China Daily/ ANN) -- President Xi Jinping has called for advancing the constructi...
06/06/2026

Xi calls for advancing China-Laos ties

(China Daily/ ANN) -- President Xi Jinping has called for advancing the construction of the China-Laos community with a shared future toward higher standard, higher quality and higher level.
Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks on Friday during his talks in Beijing with the secretary general of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, Thongloun Sisoulith, who is scheduled to conclude his five-day state visit to China on Saturday. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

President Thongloun explores China’s innovation hub during state visitHangzhou, China -- As part of his state visit to C...
06/06/2026

President Thongloun explores China’s innovation hub during state visit

Hangzhou, China -- As part of his state visit to China from June 2-6, Lao President and Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, visited Zhejiang province to witness China’s rapid advances in technology and rural development, highlighting new opportunities for enhanced Laos-China cooperation. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

⚽ LaoTV begins countdown to World Cup 🔥Football fans across Laos are gearing up for the world's biggest sporting event a...
05/06/2026

⚽ LaoTV begins countdown to World Cup 🔥

Football fans across Laos are gearing up for the world's biggest sporting event as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup officially begins.
LaoTV has announced plans to bring viewers comprehensive coverage of the tournament, featuring thrilling matches, spectacular goals and unforgettable moments from football's grandest stage.🌍🏆
The broadcaster is encouraging fans to follow its platforms for the latest news, updates and exclusive content as excitement builds ahead of the competition.
With the World Cup set to captivate audiences around the globe, 📺 LaoTV aims to ensure fans in Laos stay connected to all the action throughout the tournament.
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Laos to face Saudi Arabia in FIFA Day FriendliesThe Lao women’s football team will play two matches against Saudi Arabia...
05/06/2026

Laos to face Saudi Arabia in FIFA Day Friendlies

The Lao women’s football team will play two matches against Saudi Arabia during the FIFA Day window in June as part of preparations for upcoming regional and international competitions. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Laos-China job training partnership strengthens workforce skillsA Laos-China vocational education partnership took a sig...
05/06/2026

Laos-China job training partnership strengthens workforce skills

A Laos-China vocational education partnership took a significant step forward this week with the signing of a new agreement aimed at strengthening technical skills development and supporting Laos’ growing automotive industry. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Labour ministry endorses draft manual on end to workplace discriminationThe Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, in pa...
05/06/2026

Labour ministry endorses draft manual on end to workplace discrimination

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and other development partners, has endorsed a draft training manual aimed at eliminating discrimination in employment and occupation, including gender-based violence in the workplace. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Laos marks Cooperative Day with renewed drive for agricultural changeMinistry of Agriculture and Environment is opening ...
05/06/2026

Laos marks Cooperative Day with renewed drive for agricultural change

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is opening an agricultural products exhibition at Lao-ITECC from June4-5 to mark 48th Cooperative Day (June 11), which it is highlighting both the achievements made in agriculture and ambitious plans for its future growth. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

UXO Lao deactivates more than 3,000 devices in MayTechnical staff with the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (U...
05/06/2026

UXO Lao deactivates more than 3,000 devices in May

Technical staff with the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) detected and safely detonated 3,009 unexploded ordnance items across the country in May, according to the programme’s latest monthly report. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Japanese state audit body pledges to back system modernisation in LaosState audit bodies in Laos and Japan have reaffirm...
05/06/2026

Japanese state audit body pledges to back system modernisation in Laos
State audit bodies in Laos and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and human resource development, with a focus on technical knowledge sharing and the application of modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), in auditing.(Read more below⬇️⬇️)

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