Lao Government, UNFPA Host 2nd Population Conference to Empower Youth for National Development

UNFPA – On 1 October, the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Led by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo...

IFC’s Alliance for Green Commercial Banks Welcomes 20 Banks to Support Sustainable Banking Transformation in Asia Pacific

Twenty commercial banks, collectively managing more than US$5.6 trillion in assets, have joined the Alliance for Green Commercial Banks (the Alliance), an initiative of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. This inaugural cohort marks an...

Vietnam extends support to teachers of Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school

Vientiane (VNA) - A ceremony to present financial support to the teachers of the Nguyen Du Lao – Vietnamese bilingual school was held on October 1 in Vientiane, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam...

Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to a growing interest among Lao travelers in regional destinations. According to data from Malaysia’s official tourism statistics, 14,733 Lao citizens visited the...

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of BIDV Insurance Joint Stock Corporation

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of BIDV Insurance Joint Stock...

Lao PDR held its second National Conference on Population and Development

KPL The Ministry of Finance in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD), under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Chaired by Deputy Prime...

Laos, India Sign MoU on Five Quick Impact Projects to Boost Community Development

KPL The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Republic of India have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)...

Lao PDR Celebrates 80 Years of Diplomatic Achievements and Expanding Global Partnerships

KPL The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates 80 years of foreign affairs and diplomacy, underscoring decades of growth, strategic engagement, and international recognition under the leadership...

Laos Hosts Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference

KPL The Government of the Lao PDR, with support from Australian Government, through the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), EnergyLab Asia, and Partnerships for Infrastructure hosted the Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference from 24-25...

The traditional friendship between Laos and China is at its best in history

The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and...

Lao PDR Rallies National and Regional Support to Harness Demographic Dividend

KPL The Lao PDR is accelerating efforts to turn its youthful population into a driver of inclusive growth, as the Ministry of Finance convened the Second National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD) in Vientiane on Oct 1 under the...

Australian Business Champion Visits Laos to Boost Agriculture, Mining Cooperation

Australia’s Business Champion for Laos, Charles Olsson, is visiting Laos from 30 September to 3 October to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, focusing on agriculture, mining, and sustainable development. The visit aligns...

ADB revises Laos' growth down to 3.7 pct for 2025

VIENTIANE, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Laos' economic growth forecast down to 3.7 percent for 2025 and 3.8 percent for 2026, citing concerns over debt vulnerabilities, weak demand, and tariffs. In its April 2025...

World bank backs flood resilience project in Việt Nam

WASHINGTON — More than 1.2 million people in central Việt Nam are set to benefit from improved flood protection, safer evacuation routes and more reliable access to markets and services under a World Bank project recently approved by its Board of...

Australia’s Business Champion Visits Laos to Boost Economic Cooperation

KPL Strengthening trade and investment ties between Australia and Laos is in sharp focus this week as Mr. Charles Olsson, Australia’s Business Champion for Laos, visits the country from30 September to 3 October 2025. His visit reflects Australia’s...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 1, 2025

INDONESIA 1.FREEPORT AGREES ON 12 PCT DIVESTMENT DEAL AT NO COST: DANANTARA -- JAKARTA GLOBE US miner Freeport McMoran has agreed to divest 12 per cent of its stake in a local arm to Indonesia at no cost, according to the sovereign wealth fund...

Lao Cai sets sights on northern growth pole

Lao Cai (VNA) - The first congress of the Party Organisation of Lao Cai province for the 2025–2030 tenure wrapped up on September 30, agreeing on five key tasks, three breakthrough steps, and ten specific measures to transform the province into a...

HCM City, Lao localities reinforce collaboration in front work

HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on September 30 signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation for the 2025–2030 period with the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Committees of...

Vietnam Superport launches AI-powered digital solutions at VIIE 2025

Vietnam Superport launches AI-powered digital solutions at VIIE 2025 Vietnam SuperPort is showcasing new AI-powered digital solutions at the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2025 to transform logistics and strengthen regional connectivity....

Supporting Lao MSMEs and Young Entrepreneurs to Build a Sustainable Tourism Value Chain

KPL The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) and Plan International Laos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Lasting Laos Project – Supporting Young Entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lao...