Monday, July 20, 2026

General

Japan Provides US$2.3 Million for Human Resource Development Scholarship Programme

Vientiane: The Government of Japan has provided a grant of 378 million yen (approximately US$2.3 million) to support the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to developing human resource...

Ceremony Marks 71st Anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union

Vientiane: A ceremony marking the 71st anniversary of the Lao Women's Union was held on July 17 at the Traditional Lao Silk House in Vientiane Capital, highlighting the contributions of Lao women to national liberation, development, and cultural prese...

Vientiane Province Police Provide Update on Foreign Tourist Deaths in Vang Vieng

Vientiane: On 17 July 2026, Pol. Col. Khamfong Vongdalasen, Deputy Director of the Vientiane Province Public Security Headquarters, held a press conference to provide an update on the investigation into the sudden illness and subsequent deaths of fore...

Vinachem Showcases Products at Laos-Vietnam Trade Fair 2026

Vientiane: Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), one of Vietnam's leading state-owned industrial conglomerates, is showcasing a wide range of products at the Laos-Vietnam Trade Fair 2026 (VIETLAO EXPO 2026), held from July 16-20 at the Lao-ITECC...

Opening of Thailand Week 2026 Promotes Laos-Thailand Trade and Investment

Vientiane: Thailand Week 2026 officially opened in Vientiane Capital on July 17, bringing together Thai and Lao businesses to strengthen trade and investment ties and expand commercial partnerships between the two countries. The three-day exhibition, ...

Government Policy

Bolikhamxay and Bueng Kan Affirm Commitment to Border Peace and Stability

Vientiane: Bolikhamxay Province of Laos and Bueng Kan Province of Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border cooperation and maintaining peace, stability, and shared development along the Laos-Thailand frontier. According to La...

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