VTE9
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Vientiane Capital Television, operating as VTE9, is a municipal television station based in Vientiane, Laos. Established in 2019, it serves as a primary source for news, cultural programming, and public information within the capital region.[1]
Unlike national broadcaster Lao National Television, VTE9 primarily produces social, cultural, economic, and youth-oriented news and does not broadcast political news due to regulatory limitations.[1] Instead, it emphasizes coverage of current social issues, lifestyle topics, and developments relevant to Vientiane residents.
The station also distributes content across multiple platforms, including television broadcasts and online media such as its website and social media channels.
In 2026, VTE9 became the official broadcasting partner in Laos for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, hosted in Bangkok.[2]
VTE9 produces a range of specialized news and magazine-style programs aimed at different audience groups. As of 2024, programs include[1]:
- Youth News – focuses on issues relevant to young people and students.
- Economic News Desk – covers financial markets, investment, and economic developments.
- Sports Update – provides local and international sports coverage.
- Open Business World – features business news and entrepreneurship topics.
- Vientiane Today – reports on daily events and current affairs in the capital.
- Cultural News – highlights Lao traditions, arts, and cultural activities.
