Tuesday, August 25, 2026

General

Japan Provides Grant for Clean Water Project in Xiengkhuang

Vientiane: The Government of Japan has provided more than US$40,000 in grant assistance for the construction of a clean drinking water system in Phaxay District, Xiengkhuang Province, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (...

Lao Gold Festival 2026 to Showcase Gold, Jewellery and Lao Craftsmanship

Vientiane: The Lao Gold Festival 2026 will return for its second year from 4 to 6 September at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane Capital, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, artisans and international partners for three days o...

Businesses Donate LAK 19 Billion for Natural Disaster Recovery

Vientiane: Several businesses have donated a combined LAK 19 billion to support communities affected by natural disasters and help restore damaged infrastructure across the Lao PDR. According to Lao News Agency, the donations were handed over on Aug...

Laos Streamlines Sustainable Development Management Apparatus

Vientiane: The Lao government has announced a major reform of its sustainable development management apparatus, consolidating work handled by three national-level bodies under a single focal point to improve efficiency and coordination. According to...

Laos Endorses Biodiversity Strategy and 7th National Report

Vientiane: The Lao PDR has endorsed the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2026-2030 and the 7th National Report (7NR), marking an important step in strengthening national biodiversity conservation efforts. According to Lao News ...

Government Policy

CIECC Head Urges Luang Prabang Officials to Strengthen Information and Education Work

Vientiane: Mr. Khamphanh Pheuyavong, Politburo Member of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Commission for Information and Education of the Party Central Committee (CIECC), has urged Luang Prabang officials to strengthen propaganda, training,...

Education

MoES and Australia Collaborate on New Disability Inclusion Pilot in Xiangkhouang

Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), in collaboration with the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, is set to launch the Research and Learning on Disability Inclusion pilot. An inception workshop will be conducted to in...

Industry