The joint rehearsal of the military and police forces takes place on the morning of November 12 at Thatluang Square in Vientiane (Photo: VNA)

Laos gets ready for parade marking 50th National Day

The joint rehearsal featured multiple marching formations representing exemplary units from the Lao army and police, showcasing their discipline, determination, and readiness for the grand parade on the upcoming National Day.

A meeting of the Lao National Assembly (File photo: VNA)

Lao parliament discusses new development, budget plans

During the NA's 10th meeting, Lao legislators are set to consider the implementation results of the 9th five-year socio-economic development plan (2021–2025), the draft 10th five-year plan (2026–2030), along with budgetary and monetary plans for 2025 and 2026.

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoun beats the gong to open the Thatluang Festival 2025 in Vientiane on November 1. (Photo: VNA)

Thatluang Festival underway in Laos

The festival is an opportunity to promote the image of a peaceful and hospitable Laos rich in cultural heritage to international friends, while attracting both domestic and foreign tourists to Vientiane and other destinations across the country.

At the talks between Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul. (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Laos, Thailand agree to promote bilateral cooperation mechanisms

The two leaders also discussed cooperation in various areas such as politics, security, border demarcation, maintenance of peace and order along the borderline, labour, combating online scams, addressing transboundary haze pollution, economy and trade, infrastructure development, energy, tourism, and development cooperation.

The Made in Laos Product Exhibition 2025 officially opens in Vientiane on October 3 (Photo: KPL)

Laos promotes products to global market

Running from October 1 to 8, the Made in Laos Product Exhibition 2025 features a wide range of activities, from business seminars and product exhibitions to partnership networking. The event not only nurtures national pride but also raises the profile of Lao goods in global markets, while further tightening Laos’ economic and trade cooperation with partner countries, including Vietnam.

Booths at Lao Gold Festival 2025 (Photo: VNA)

First-ever Lao Gold Festival held

The Lao Gold Festival 2025 officially opened on September 5 evening, marking a historic event as it is held for the first time in Laos.

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone speaks at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Hainan, China, on March 27, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Laos shows interest in BRICS membership

Laos is interested in becoming a BRICS member and is seeking cooperation with other “open mechanisms”, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said on September 5.

Foreign tourists visit Laos. (Photo: Xinhua)

Laos to launch digital immigration system for foreign travelers

Foreigners entering or exiting at the airport border gates need to register in advance via the website www.immigration.gov.la to receive a QR code valid for three days and show it at the border gate. Through the online platform, travelers will not have to fill out the traditional paper-based immigration forms.

Lao FM Thongsavanh Phomvihane (L) and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa P. Lazaro (Photo: https://kpl.gov.la/)

Laos, Philippines boost multifaceted cooperation

This was the outcome of the 3rd meeting of the Laos - Philippines Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) on August 13, within the official visit to the Philippines by Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane.