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The 1946 Thakhek Massacre: Colonial atrocities forged Laos' "Day of Wrath"—3,000 people were brutally slaughtered.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On March 21, 1946, Thakhek, Laos, was subjected to a bloody attack by colonial invaders. This tragedy, which began with leaflet intimidation, a multi-pronged offensive, and culminated in a massacre, resul
The World Bank reaffirmed its support for Laos' development, and the two sides deepened their more than 60-year-old dev
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On March 18, World Bank Vice President Carlos Felipe Haramilo paid a courtesy call on Lao Prime Minister Somxay Siphandone at the Prime Minister's Office in Laos. During the meeting, the World Bank reite
Thai King Vajiralongkorn begins state visit to Laos to deepen bilateral friendly cooperation.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – At the invitation of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived in Vientiane on Monday, March 16th, officially commencing a three-day state visit to La
A 35-kilometer cross-border highway was opened, deepening Lao-Vietnamese cooperation in infrastructure development and j
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) March 12 – The cross-border highway connecting the center of Saychanphong District, Borykhamxay Province, Laos, with the Nam An border crossing between Laos and Vietnam officially opened to traffic. La
Laos deploys ecological protection measures for the first quarter of 2026, focusing on comprehensive management of fores
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) In mid-January 2026, the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment officially issued a special notice to comprehensively upgrade nationwide forest fire prevention and air pollution control efforts in
Saikong Province, Laos, hosted an international delegation to discuss optimization and cooperation on school catering pr
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On March 12, a high-level international delegation visited Saikong Province, Laos, focusing on the effectiveness of the local school meal program and reviewing the province's progress in strengthening fo
A delegation from the Lao Ministry of Finance visited Hong Kong to deepen multi-dimensional cooperation with Hong Kong i
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – A delegation from the Lao Ministry of Finance recently visited Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for a series of meetings, engaging in in-depth exchanges with representatives from Hong Kong
The Lao government responded to concerns about fuel supply, stating that the supply is under control and introduced pric
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Lao Prime Minister's Office Minister and Government Spokesperson Somnexay Sipachai and Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chanthabong Soukalun jointly held a press conference on Wednesday to addres
The Second Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party was held, and General
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Second Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party was successfully held. General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith presented a series of important suggesti
The opening of the fifth friendship bridge between Laos and Thailand has revitalized cross-border trade, with customs re
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, spanning the Mekong River and connecting Porikhamxay Province in Laos and Bueng Kan Province in Thailand, officially opened to the public on December 27, 2025, a
Cross-border healthcare gains a "smart" boost: China and Laos join hands to build a "Health Silk Road" with robotics
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Under the framework of the "Belt and Road" Initiative and the "Health Silk Road" construction, and driven by China-Laos cross-border medical cooperation, Chinese medical experts, relying on domes
Lao Prime Minister Somxay Siphandone outlines agricultural and environmental development initiatives, aiming to build an
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On Friday, Lao Prime Minister Somsay Siphandone addressed the closing ceremony of the 2025 review meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Champasak Province, urging Laos to strengthen ag
The Lao Red Cross Society announced its 2026 work plan, aiming to collect 85,000 bags of blood and strengthen humanitari
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao Red Cross Society announced its key work plan for 2026 at its annual work conference, outlining several goals for improving people's livelihoods and providing humanitarian services, ensuring the
The Lao Department of Livestock and Fisheries held a working meeting to summarize the work done in 2025 and to plan the
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) Recently, the Department of Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Laos held a national conference on livestock and fisheries work. The conference comprehensively sum
The Lao cabinet meeting approved in principle the medium- and long-term development strategy and outlined several key ta
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao government, at a recent cabinet meeting, agreed in principle to adopt the "National Ten-Year Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2026-2035 and Vision 2055," and finalized a series of legal and p
Laos launches $6.5 million NATURA project to improve Vientiane's climate adaptation and flood control capabilities with
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Laos has launched a US$6.5 million Nature-Based Urban Adaptation Solutions (NATURA) project to comprehensively enhance the city's climate adaptability by restoring degraded wetlands in Vientiane and redu
Laos repatriates the remains of American soldiers killed in the Vietnam War to the United States, marking a continued ad
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao government held a ceremony at Pakse International Airport in Champasak Province on Monday to formally hand over the remains of a U.S. soldier killed in the Vietnam War to the U.S. government.
The Lao government convened a special meeting to review core issues such as the five-year plan and to address the comple
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao government recently held a one-and-a-half-day special meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Somxay Siphandone, with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister, government members, and representat
From "hidden gem destination" to "regional hub," the China-Laos Railway is boosting the upgrading of tourism in Laos
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) reports that, leveraging the connectivity advantages of the China-Laos Railway and the series of celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Laos and China
The Lao Embassy in China organized an early election, allowing 45 Lao citizens in China to exercise their right to vote.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) According to Announcement No. 047/KPL issued by the Vientiane Capital Election Committee on February 6, 2026, Laos has decided to conduct early elections both domestically and internationally. On the a
Laos has released its National Nursing Development Plan 2030, outlining a clear path for the development of the nursing
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao Ministry of Health recently released the core objectives of the "National Nursing Development Plan 2030," summarizing the country's progress in the field of continuing professional development
China and Laos are jointly promoting the construction of a national health AI platform, a key cooperation project under
Southeast Asia Information Harbor News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao Ministry of Science, Technology and Communications recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a consortium of Chinese enterprises to jointly conduct a feasibility study on the
Lao LNCCI Receives Medical Donation
Southeast Asia Information Harbor (www.dnyxxg.com) reports that Bangkok International Chain (Laos) Co., Ltd., the operator of Kasemlad International Hospital, recently provided special financial support to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Laos and Japan jointly discussed the application of satellite technology to assist in rice planting assessment and agric
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Agricultural experts from Laos and Japan recently co-hosted a seminar in Vientiane, focusing on the practical application of satellite technology in rice cultivation. The seminar explored how space-based
The Lao Ministry of Health released its 2026 healthcare reform roadmap to promote the modernization and independent deve
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – From February 9th to 10th, the Lao Ministry of Health held a health work review and planning meeting, officially releasing the 2026 and medium-to-long-term health sector reform roadmap, clearly defin
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The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala broke multiple records in both domestic and international broadcasting data.
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4The August 1st Aerobatic Team successfully concluded its performance at the Singapore Airshow, with J-10 fighter jets sh
5President Xi Jinping will deliver his 2026 New Year address.
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