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Laos meets three UN criteria and is about to exit the list of least developed countries.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao government delegation officially announced that the country has fully met the three “Least Developed Countries (LDC) Graduation Criteria” set by the United Nations and is ready to exit the transit
The Lao Finance Minister visited Vientiane Province to oversee the fifth national population and housing census.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On December 4, 2025, a delegation led by Santapha Phomvihane, Minister of Finance of Laos and Vice Chairman of the National Population and Housing Census Steering Committee, visited Vientiane Provinc
Laos and Vietnam approve 2026 cooperation plan to deepen cooperation in multiple fields.
Southeast Asia Information Port News: On December 3, 2025, Lao Prime Minister Somsay Siphandone and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh co-chaired the 48th Intergovernmental Committee meeting in Vientiane. The two sides approved the 2026 cooperation
Japan provides 2.865 billion yen in aid to Laos to upgrade medical facilities and deepen health cooperation between the
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Japan has pledged 2.865 billion yen (approximately US$18 million) to support a project to improve referral hospitals in southern Laos, aiming to upgrade provincial hospitals into fully equipped medical ce
Lao-Vietnamese Friendship Park officially opened, witnessing the profound friendship between the two countries.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On December 2nd, the Lao-Vietnamese Friendship Park, located in Dongmakai Village, Xaithany District, Vientiane, Laos, was officially inaugurated. This important moment coincided with the 50th annive
Laos celebrates 50th anniversary of its founding; President Thongloun Sisoulith reviews the past and looks to the future
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) On December 2nd, people of all ethnic groups in Laos gathered at That Luang Square in Vientiane to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic with a grand m
To Lam visits Laos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Laos; Vietnam and Laos sign 12 agreements to dee
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – At the invitation of Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, General Secretary To Lam, accompanied by his wife and a high-level delegation, p
Laos granted amnesty to 2,858 prisoners, including 59 foreigners, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its independenc
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on December 2, 2025 (December 2, 1975 – December 2, 2025), the Lao National Amnesty Committee announced an amnest
The Chinese diplomatic mission in Laos congratulated Laos on its 50th anniversary of independence. President Thongloun S
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On Sunday, foreign diplomats stationed in Laos met with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Somsay Siphandone, and other party and government leaders to congratulate the Lao People's Democr
Laos celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence; high-ranking guests from many countries attend.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao People's Democratic Republic celebrates its 50th anniversary with a two-day grand celebration. The country's party and government leaders and citizens will commemorate this important histor
High-level visits between China and Laos will deepen traditional friendship and jointly write a new chapter of cooperati
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – At the invitation of Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central
The final rehearsal for Laos' 50th anniversary celebrations will be held, and the schedule has been announced.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) December 2, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2025). To ensure the smooth running of the celebrations, the third a
Cambodia and Laos reached several consensuses to deepen good-neighborly friendship and pragmatic cooperation.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – At the invitation of Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn paid a three-day official visit to Laos from November 26 to 28. During t
2025: Vietnam and Laos jointly celebrate important anniversaries, marking a new stage in their special solidarity.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) 2025 holds extraordinary significance for both Vietnam and Laos. Laos celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the founding of t
A heartwarming donation to students at Sombang Secondary School in Sayaburi Province, Laos.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) Recently, Mr. Sombang Saiwut, Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of Sayaburi Province, Laos, along with family members of regional leaders and representatives of local female entrepreneurs,
Phase II of the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway commences construction, helping Laos to become a regional transportation hub.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Construction of the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway has entered a new phase, with the second phase, extending from Bashan District in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos to the Vietnamese border, officially commen
Vietnam and Laos deepen cooperation in the digital field; Vietnam assists Laos in digital infrastructure development and
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son recently met with Lao Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Communications, Xaysana Sithiphong, during the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Min
Remittances from Lao workers abroad reached US$366 million in the first half of the year; the government has implemented
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to data released by the Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, Lao workers remitted approximately US$366 million back to Laos in the first half of this year. The ministry also disclosed that
Laos and the United Nations jointly celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, focusing on youth empowermen
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) Recently, Laos and the United Nations held a special ceremony at the UN headquarters in Vientiane to jointly celebrate the 70th anniversary of their partnership. The commemorative event focused on yout
Laos, along with three other parties, jointly donated 172 million kip worth of supplies to support the military parade t
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) On November 25, 2025, the Lao Army Women's Union Office, together with Mithit Pat Company and the Lao Values Association, handed over supplies worth 172,487,000 Lao Kip (approximately 172 million La
The 12th National Games of Laos concluded, with Vientiane topping the medal table.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Vientiane, the host city, successfully hosted the 12th Lao National Games from November 15th to 25th, topping the medal table with 109 gold, 91 silver, and 119 bronze medals. This represents a significant
The Central Bank of Laos cut interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to address economic pressures and stabilize the mon
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Bank of Laos (PBOC) held its fourth Monetary Policy Committee meeting on November 20th, officially announcing a 0.5 percentage point reduction in the 7-day benchmark interest rate from 9% to 8.5% per
The Inhang Pagoda Festival in Savannakhet Province, Laos, will kick off with a variety of activities to boost tourism de
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The highly influential Inhang Temple Festival in Savannakhet Province, Laos, will officially kick off on November 30, 2025, and run until December 5. This year's festival will feature a series of di
The industrial legend on banknotes is now a new green calling card for China and Laos.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On the reverse side of the Lao 5,000 kip banknote, an industrial building stands out prominently – it is the Vang Vieng Cement Plant No. 1, a landmark project in Laos' industrial development history. Thi
The 10th session of the 9th National Assembly of Laos concluded, outlining a development blueprint and uniting the peopl
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The 10th Session of the 9th National Assembly of Laos opened on November 10, 2025, and successfully concluded on November 21. The meeting was chaired by National Assembly Speaker Saysomphone Phomviha
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The artillery company of the 302nd Battalion of the 3rd Brigade of Laos conducted a live-fire exercise in Bokeo Province
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3President Xi Jinping will deliver his 2026 New Year address.
4The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge will open to traffic; the two heads of state will jointly preside over the opening
5Starting from midnight on December 23, vehicles from Guangdong Province will be allowed to drive into Hong Kong's urban
6The Cambodia-Thailand GBC Secretariat meeting explored in depth a plan for the normalization of border relations.
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