Thursday, August 20, 2026

General

An Impression Beyond Learning: Friendship Without Language Borders on the ASEAN-China Tour in Dynamic Guangdong

Vientiane: More than a journey of professional learning, the 2026 ASEAN Media China Tour - Dynamic Guangdong provided media professionals from across Southeast Asia with an opportunity to experience China's rapid development, explore new areas of coo...

Laos Steps Up Tourism Promotion in Japan as Japanese Visitor Numbers Surge

Vientiane: Laos is stepping up efforts to attract more Japanese tourists by strengthening tourism promotion and expanding cooperation with the private sector, as visitor numbers from Japan continue to recover and grow. According to Lao News Agency, t...

Savannakhet Strengthens Inspection and Anti-Corruption Capacity

Vientiane: The Party-State Inspection Committee of Savannakhet Province held a training session on Party and State inspection and anti-corruption work for officials from 14 districts and Kaysone Phomvihane City on August 17, 2026. The training was cha...

Saravan Warns of Rising Sedone River and Flood Risk

Saravan: Authorities in Saravan Province have issued a warning as the Sedone River continues to rise following several consecutive days of heavy rainfall. As of August 19, 2026, the river had overflowed its banks and flooded roads in Nalek, Phonbok, W...

Viengkham District Opens Policy-Price Educational Supplies Store

Vientiane: Vientiane: The Industry and Commerce Department of Vientiane Province, in cooperation with local businesses in Viengkham District, has opened a store selling educational supplies at policy prices under the 'Comfortable Price Project' to sup...

Government Policy

PM Urges Pung Nanoun Subdistrict to Strengthen Development and Livelihoods

Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited Pung Nanoun Subdistrict, Houayxay District, Bokeo Province, on August 19, 2026, and provided guidance on strengthening local administration, security and socio-economic development. According to L...

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