Vientiane:Lao irrigation officials participated in practical training on irrigation dam safety inspection at Nam Toung 2 Dam in Feuang District, Vientiane Province. The session, held on September 22, 2026, aimed to enhance the national capacity in man…
Pakse to Host 2026 Boun Ork Phansa Festival and International Boat Race
Pakse:The city of Pakse in Champasak Province is set to host the 2026 Boun Ork Phansa and Traditional Boat Racing Festival on October 26-27. The event will feature a combination of religious ceremonies, cultural activities, and an international boat r…
Vientiane to Revise Land Appraisal Prices for Market Alignment
Vientiane:Authorities in Vientiane are set to update official land appraisal prices to more accurately reflect current market values, a move aimed at preventing state revenue losses. This development was outlined in a report presented to the Vientiane…
Temporary Traffic Diversion Announced for Lane Xang Road
Vientiane:Motorists are advised to avoid a section of Lane Xang Road in Vientiane Capital on September 26-27, 2026, due to temporary traffic diversions for road construction work.
According to Lao News Agency, the Vientiane Capital Department of Pub…
ASEAN-China Media Delegation Visits Beijing as Media Cooperation Takes Centre Stage
Vientiane: Against the backdrop of golden autumn in Beijing, an ASEAN-China Media Workshop delegation led by Mr. Huang Limin, Counsellor of the China Public Diplomacy Association, visited the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) on Wednesday, where participants e…
ASF Outbreak Reaches Seven Provinces, Authorities Step Up Zone-Based Controls
Vientiane: The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has reached seven provinces and 91 districts across the Lao PDR, prompting authorities to tighten movement controls and surveillance as they work to contain further spread. While the situation is showi…