Monday, July 13, 2026

General

Lao PDR-Australia Partnership Helps Reducing Dropout among Vulnerable Girls in School

Luang namtha: The visit was joined by the Vice Chairman of the Luang Namtha Provincial Administration Committee, the Chairman of the Viengphoukha District Administration Committee, the Director of the Provincial Education and Sports Department (PESD),...

President Congratulates Lao Athletes on International Sporting Success

Vientiane: The delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalith Mangnomek, met the President at the Presidential Office to report on recent successes across several sports. According to Lao News Agency, Thong...

Government Investigates Land Subsidence in Savannakhet, Says Incident Appears Natural

Savannakhet: According to preliminary findings, the incident occurred on the morning of July 9 in Nong Kadeng Village, where authorities identified eight sinkholes in a water canal and nearby rice fields. The sinkholes measure approximately 2 to 4 met...

Health Ministry Prioritizes Rural Healthcare, Clean Water and Sanitation

Vientiane: The Ministry of Health will prioritize improving healthcare services, expanding access to clean water and sanitation, and strengthening grassroots health systems as part of the government's National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty E...

First National Media Conference to Chart New Direction for Laos’ Media Development

Vientiane: The First National Media Conference, scheduled for July 13-15, marks a historic milestone for the Lao media sector and is expected to define a new direction for media development under the leadership of the Commission for Information and Ed...

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