Friday, July 17, 2026

General

Youth Union Calls for Stronger Media Role in Educating Young People

Vientiane: Media must play a greater role in shaping the values, awareness, and critical thinking of young people by delivering credible, innovative, and engaging content across digital platforms, Thongly Sisoulith, Secretary of the Central Committee ...

KPL Chief Calls for Higher Standards in News Analysis in Digital Era

Vientiane: Strengthening news analysis and critical reporting is essential for improving the quality and credibility of Lao media in the digital era, Vannasin Simmavong, Director General of the Lao News Agency (KPL), said at the First National Media C...

Deputy Prime Minister Urges Oudomxay to Accelerate Infrastructure Development to Attract Investment

Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has called on Oudomxay Province to accelerate infrastructure development and improve the investment environment to attract more domestic and foreign investment, particularly in the Amata City Lao in...

Phongsaly Evaluates Five Products for ODOP Certification

Vientiane: Authorities in Phongsaly Province have evaluated five locally produced products for certification under Laos' One District One Product (ODOP) program, part of ongoing efforts to strengthen product quality and expand market access. Accordi...

President Calls for Lao Media to Be Accurate, Credible and Innovative

Vientiane: President Thongloun Sisoulith called on Lao media to strengthen professionalism, credibility, and innovation, urging journalists to serve as a trusted voice for the public while countering misinformation in an increasingly complex digital l...

Government Policy

Lao National Assembly Approves Rural Development and Economic Plans

Vientiane: The Lao National Assembly concluded its first extraordinary session, adopting a comprehensive rural development agenda aimed at eradicating poverty by 2030. The closing session, chaired by National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane,...

Education

MoES and Australia Collaborate to Enhance Climate Resilience in Lao Primary Education

Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), with support from Australia through the BEQUAL program, is organizing a three-day workshop from 13 to 15 May 2026 to advance the development of Teacher Support Pack 15 (TSP 15) on the topic of cl...

Industry