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Powering Progress: How a Cross-Border Grid is Transforming a Lao Community

In the quiet district of Namor, nestled in northern Oudomxay Province, a transformative project is quietly reshaping lives. The Laos–China 500-kilovolt (kV) power grid interconnection project—a network of towering steel pylons and high-voltage cables—is not only redefining the local landscape but also creating new opportunities for the community.

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Laos Marks Disaster Risk Reduction Days with National Seminar
12/23/2025 10:16:39 AM
On 22 December 2025, Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to disaster risk reduction at a national seminar marking National Disaster Management Day, ASEAN Disaster Management Day, and the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Laos on track to graduate from group of least developed countries in 2026: WB
12/23/2025 10:12:35 AM
(KPL/VNA) The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, citing encouraging signs of macroeconomic recovery while urging the government to sustain reforms and reduce reliance on international aid.
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Body of Mother Recovered in Luang Prabang, Search Continues for Missing Daughters After Boat Sinking
12/22/2025 9:38:22 PM
Rescue teams recovered a body on the morning of December 22, 2025, in the northern area of Sang Hai Village, Pak Ou District, as part of an ongoing search operation following a tragic boat accident earlier this month.
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Lao PDR, ROK Mark 30 Years with Digital Heritage System Handover
12/22/2025 1:37:00 PM
The Lao PDR took a major step toward preserving its rich cultural heritage in the digital era with the official handover of the Digital Cultural Resource Management System (LCRMS), held at the National Museum on December 19.
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Vientiane people’s court reforms aim to speed up justice and boost transparency
12/22/2025 9:55:26 AM
The Vientiane People’s Court says it has overhauled the way cases are handled over the past five years, promising faster decisions and greater fairness.
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Monument and museum honour revolutionary general in northern Laos
12/22/2025 9:41:04 AM
A monument and museum dedicated to General Sisavat Keobounphanh were officially inaugurated on 19 December 2025 at the Houaphanh–Thanh Hoa Friendship Park in Xam Neua district.
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Cambodia, Laos expand cross-border QR payment system
12/22/2025 9:34:30 AM
(KPL/VNA) Cambodia and Laos on December 19 launched the second phase of cross-border QR code payments, which allow Lao travellers to shop in Cambodia by using their own currency.