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Lao PDR, FAO Conclude Landmark Project to Mainstream Biodiversity in Lao Agrifood Systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Lao National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) have successfully concluded a pivotal project aimed at integrating biodiversity across Laos’ agrifood systems. The final workshop, “Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors to Implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,” was held in Pakse, Champasak Province, marking a key milestone in the Lao PDR’s commitment to sustainable agriculture.

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Lao–Thai Cooperation Reinforced to Ensure Border Peace
1/30/2026 10:58:21 AM
The 13th meeting of the Lao–Thai Border Coordination Unit (Vientiane Capital–Nong Khai Province) was held on January 28, 2026, at the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge I in Nong Khai Province, Thailand.
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José Martí Honored in Laos as Symbol of Anti-Colonial Struggle and Cuba-Laos Friendship
1/29/2026 2:23:17 PM
The figure of Cuban National Hero José Martí was celebrated in the heroic Lao village of Dong Bang, in a commemorative event marking the 173rd anniversary of his birth on January 28.
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Senior Officials Meet in China on Mekong River Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation
1/29/2026 1:03:58 PM
A delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of the Lao PDR, led by a Brigadier General, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Public Security Office, attended the Senior Officials Meeting on Mekong River Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation, held from January 26–27, 2026, in Kunming, People’s Republic of China.
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From Telecom to Tech-Farm: The Rise of the Lao Agropreneur
1/28/2026 9:46:54 PM
After 15 years in the telecommunications industry, Oulaphet Siphaphone faced a common corporate ceiling: he was “time-poor” and “income-capped.” In 2018, seeking a more rewarding path, he traded his desk for a pH meter and a vision.
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Media Department Highlights Historic Anniversaries, Urges Voter Participation
1/28/2026 3:18:02 PM
The Media Department of the Central Propaganda and Training Committee conducted a nationwide advocacy mission to publicize the successful commemoration of three major historic anniversaries of the Lao PDR and to encourage public participation in the upcoming national elections.
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Journalists Trace Vietnam’s Naval Legacy at Bach Dang Giang
1/28/2026 3:02:53 PM
Standing at the estuary of the Bach Dang River, just 20 kilometers from downtown Hai Phong, history feels strikingly alive. As part of a press delegation covering the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, I joined journalists from ten countries on a visit to the Bach Dang Giang relic site—Hai Phong’s largest complex of historical, cultural and spiritual monuments.
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Applications Open for TEKNOFEST 2026 Technology Competitions
1/28/2026 1:50:35 PM
Applications are now open for the TEKNOFEST 2026 Technology Competitions, the world’s largest technology competition platform. Now in its ninth year, TEKNOFEST will host competitions across 52 main categories and 127 sub-categories in 2026, continuing to showcase innovative projects developed by young talents aiming to turn their ideas into reality.