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A Pasaxon article about the Vietnam - Laos trade ties (Photo: VNA)

Lao newspaper extols Vietnam’s support for socio-economic development

The electronic edition of Pasaxon (People) Newspaper, the organ of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, continued to publish articles praising the traditional, pure, faithful and close relations between the two Parties, States and people on the threshold of the state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

Illustrative image. (Source: kpl.gov.la)

Laos aims to digitise citizens' registration

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has instructed ministries and provincial authorities to resolve administrative problems concerning citizen registration, ensuring that the process is streamlined by switching to a digital system.

Thailand gives financial support to Laos for road maintenance

Thailand gives financial support to Laos for road maintenance

The Thai cabinet has approved 1.8 billion THB (about 48.8 million USD) in financial assistance for the Lao Government to maintain and improve Highway R12, shortening the travel time from Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom province, through Laos, to the Vietnamese border in central Quang Binh province.
Laos extends anti-drug programme

Laos extends anti-drug programme

Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security General Vilay Lakhamfong has announced that his country will continue to implement the national programme on drug prevention and control until 2025 in the context of complicated drug trafficking situation in the border areas.
Vietnam hands over Nong Khang airport to Laos

Vietnam hands over Nong Khang airport to Laos

A ceremony was held in Samneua district, Laos' Houaphanh province on May 15 to hand over and put into operation Nong Khang airport, which is to play a strategic role in the economic development of the northeast of Laos and Houaphanh province in particular.
Laos raises minimum wage for workers

Laos raises minimum wage for workers

The Lao Government has decided to raise the monthly minimum wage from 1.2 million LAK (nearly 70 USD) to 1.3 million LAK starting on May 1 to ease difficulties facing workers amid soaring inflation and economic uncertainties.
Laos lifts all COVID-19 prevention rules

Laos lifts all COVID-19 prevention rules

The Lao Government has decided to completely lift the requirement on presenting COVID-19 vaccination certificates and rapid test results within 48 hours upon arrival in the country.
Laos aims to increase forest coverage to 70% by 2035

Laos aims to increase forest coverage to 70% by 2035

The Lao government's officials have held a meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss sustainable forest management and carry out a plan to restore forest coverage to 70% in 2035.
Laos plans to export electricity to Vietnam

Laos plans to export electricity to Vietnam

The Lao Government and relevant energy companies plan to spend over 2 billion USD for the construction of a wind power project in Sepon district, Savannakhet province to serve domestic demand and export to Vietnam.
Laos re-opens all local border checkpoints

Laos re-opens all local border checkpoints

The Lao Government has allowed the re-opening of all local and traditional border checkpoints to facilitate trade and travelling of people in border areas after more than three years of closure to fight COVID-19.