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Published on Mar 21, 2025

Sweden appoints new Honorary Consul in Laos

Honorary Consul of Sweden to Laos Per Gradin (third, from right) with other dignitaries. – Photo: Vientiane Times/ANN The Swedish diplomatic mission in Laos hosted a reception in Vientiane on Monday 17 March 2025 to welcome and introduce Per Gradin as …

Source: ScandAsia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

International Day of Forests: Laos Tops Region in Forest Coverage

On 21 March, as the world celebrates International Forest Day, Laos stands out as one of Southeast Asia’s most natural landscapes. The country usually greets visitors with a vast green cover. Fun fact: Laos has the highest percentage of forest area in the …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Laos Approves Government Restructuring, Key Constitutional Amendments

The National Assembly (NA) has approved a major restructuring of the government by merging several ministries to improve efficiency, strengthening anti-corruption by granting local administration more power, extending retirement ages for civil servants, …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Sri Lanka downs Laos 2-1 in FIFA Friendly

25 Sri Lanka stunned the higher-ranked Laos team with a historic 2-1 victory after 22 years in a FIFA International Friendly at the National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos, yesterday. The match, played under the floodlights in front of a packed home crowd, saw …

Source: Daily News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Former Electricité du Laos Officials, Contractors Face Prosecution Over Corruption

A former Deputy Director of Electricite du Laos (EDL) and four contractors, including one foreign national, are facing prosecution for corruption and fraud involving state property in connection with the Nam Hinboun Hydropower Project in Thonglom village, …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Việt Nam congratulates Laos on 70 years of Party leadership

VIENTIANE – Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Minh Tâm on March 20 visited the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for External Relations to extend congratulations on the occasion of the 70th founding …

Source: Vietnam News Agency - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Laos NA OKs ministry mergers, legal changes, investment perks

Following the changes, the current ministries are: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Ministry of Industry and Commerce Ministry of Education and Sports Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Culture and Tourism Ministry of …

Source: The Nation Thailand - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Laos to revise its Constitution (customarily done every 10 years)

The National Assembly of Laos has completed its examination of the new draft constitution, which aims to strengthen local administrations, promote a self-sufficient economy, and strengthen the role of the People’s Prosecution Office in legal proceedings. …

Source: PIME AsiaNews - Right-wing
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Thailand looks to foster rail ties with Laos, China

Bangkok (VNA) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to enhance the efficiency of its freight transport with Laos and China to boost trade and consolidate the country’s position as a regional rail hub. SRT governor Veeris Ammarapala said he recently …

Source: VietnamPlus - Label Pending
Published on Mar 21, 2025

Coach Kim emphasises stability as Việt Nam head towards Laos match

Source: Vietnam News - Pro-Government