Ground News

Don't Just Read the News, Understand It.

Vientiane image

News about Vientiane

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Vientiane, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 55stories have been published about Vientiane which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Vientiane News

LAOS Akaravong and Other Activists Affected Abroad by Vientiane

Asia · Vientiane

LAOS Akaravong and Other Activists Affected Abroad by Vientiane

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Laotian political refugee has been seriously injured in recent days in Pau, France, where he has been for three years after the threats he received for having denounced corruption and public responsibilities in the tragedy of the collapse of a dam. A case not isolated, denounce some NGOs. While the French authorities consider the political motive of aggression the most likely.Read Article

China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier

Asia · Vientiane

China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Laos’ flag carrier would reportedly agree to use Comac jets as part of the deal, as the Chinese aviation firm continues its push into Southeast Asia.See the Story

Officials Defend Tree Maintenance Amid Controversy Over Vientiane Transit Expansion

Trees · Vientiane

Officials Defend Tree Maintenance Amid Controversy Over Vientiane Transit Expansion

Duangta Boualavong, Deputy Head of the Department of Economics of Wood Processing Technology, has responded to public backlash following the trimming of ancient trees in Vientiane. The incident, which ignited a heated debate on Facebook on 11 June, was clarified as necessary for road safety and long-term environmental preservation.. The controversy began after the Department […]Read Article

Beyond the usual hubs: The slow but steady rise of startups in Laos - Tech Collective

Laos is often overlooked in discussions about Southeast Asia’s tech and startup landscape. Sandwiched between larger digital economies like Thailand, Vietnam, and China, the landlocked nation has historically lagged in terms of technological infrastructure, investment, and internet penetration. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift. A small but determined cohort of entrepreneurs, NGOs, and ecosystem builders is working to l…Startups · Vientiane Read Article

Laos, South Korea Launch Medical University Project in Vientiane

Laos is establishing the first infrastructure for the University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Vientiane Capital, aiming to advance the medical sector through human resource training. The initiative is a cooperative project between the Ministry of Health and South Korea’s Lsung Company. An agreement was signed on 19 June to construct facilities that will serve […]Infrastructure · Vientiane Read Article

Pattaya Cricket Club Bring Home Silverware From the Vientiane 8s in Laos, Day 1

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Laos- The “off season” was well underway as PCC attended the second Vientiane international 8’s competition. This was expected to be another huge success following the inaugural tournament last July in which PCC managed a 4th place. PCC were able to field a stronger team this year and had higher hopes, but a few late […] Pattaya Cricket Club Bring Home Silverware From the Vientiane 8s in Laos, Day 1 =-=-=-=--=-=…Cricket · Vientiane Read Article

Lao Government Launches USD-70-Million Upgrade of National Road 13 South

The Lao government has launched a major infrastructure project to upgrade a key section of National Road 13 South, aiming to boost trade, regional connectivity, and road safety. The initiative, valued at over USD 70 million, will focus on improving a 50-kilometer stretch of roadway between Vientiane Capital and Borikhamxay Province. The project covers the […]Trade · Vientiane Read Article

NIA Holds ‘Korea-ASEAN Digital Government Cooperation Forum’ in Laos

[Digital Daily Reporter Kwon Ha-young] The Korea Intelligence Information Society Agency (President Hwang Jong-seong, hereinafter referred to as NIA) announced that it will hold the ‘Korea-ASEAN Digital Government Cooperation Forum’ in Vientiane, Laos on June 19th together with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (hereinafter referred to as MOIS). This forum was planned with the theme of creating an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem fo…Vientiane · Vientiane Read Article

H World expands in Laos

Chinese hotel group H World has revealed plans to launch three of its brands into the new market of Laos, signing agreements on four new hotels. The move will add another country market to the fast growing group’s portfolio. Already a substantial business in China, it has a European arm that is building across the continent too. Building a regional presence “This signing of four hotels in Laos is an important step for H World in promoting loca…Vientiane · Vientiane Read Article

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager At Tetra Tech

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Location: Vientiane, Laos | Full-time |Fixed term contract until 30 June 2028 Long term strategic role on Australia’s flagship program investing in educationdevelopment in Lao PDR. Creative and diverse role building on a well established and highly regarded MEL system. Opportunity to go beyond Program MEL by contributing to capacity building for theMinistry of Education and Sports in Lao PDR in evidence-based decision making. Contribute to a wo…Vientiane · Vientiane Read Article

Will The Malaysian Rapper Please Stand Up? - Guessing Game Begins In Ganja Smuggling Arrest

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Malaysians on social media have started their guessing game following news that a Malaysian rapper has been detained with two others in Laos for allegedly smuggling 103 packs of marijuana. We can tell you it’s not Caprice because he’s still happily posting on social media and has shared about this same news too. Caprice’s followers joked that …Marijuana · Vientiane See the Story

Breaking News Topics Related to Vientiane