Tuesday, August 11, 2026

General

Nam Theun 2 Power Company Halts Electricity Generation to Mitigate Flood Risk

Hanoi: The Nam Theun 2 Power Company has temporarily halted electricity generation and water discharge from its hydropower plant to mitigate the risk of flooding in the Xe Bang Fai River. This decision comes in response to rising water levels followin...

‘The Value of Lao Wisdom’ Exhibition to Highlight Heritage and Economic Potential

Hanoi: The 'Value of Lao Wisdom' exhibition will be held from September 9-13, 2026, at the Lao-ITEC Exhibition Hall, Old Building, in Vientiane Capital, offering free admission to the public. According to Lao News Agency, the five-day event will sho...

NUOL Holds Entrance Examinations for 2026-2027 Academic Year

Hanoi: The National University of Laos (NUOL) began entrance examinations for new bachelor's and associate degree students for the 2026-2027 academic year on August 8, 2026, with 7,867 candidates sitting the examinations. According to Lao News Agency...

Laos Issues Flood Watch as River Levels Near Warning Thresholds

Hanoi: The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a flood watch for 10-11 August 2026, warning residents in areas along major rivers and low-lying communities to remain vigilant as water levels continue to rise. According to Lao News Age...

Lao Ministry Addresses Death of Worker in South Korea

Vientiane: The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a Lao seasonal worker in the Republic of Korea, urging the public and media to rely on verified information from official sources while an in...

Government Policy

Vietnam Mourns the Loss of Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane

Hanoi: The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front have sent a joint message of condolence to the Central Committee of the Lao...

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...

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