Friday, July 17, 2026

General

Phongsaly Evaluates Five Products for ODOP Certification

Vientiane: Authorities in Phongsaly Province have evaluated five locally produced products for certification under Laos' One District One Product (ODOP) program, part of ongoing efforts to strengthen product quality and expand market access. Accordi...

President Calls for Lao Media to Be Accurate, Credible and Innovative

Vientiane: President Thongloun Sisoulith called on Lao media to strengthen professionalism, credibility, and innovation, urging journalists to serve as a trusted voice for the public while countering misinformation in an increasingly complex digital l...

First National Media Conference Concludes, Sets Direction for Media Development Through 2030

Vientiane: Laos concluded its first National Media Conference on Wednesday, adopting a roadmap to strengthen Party leadership and accelerate the modernization of the country's media sector through 2030. According to Lao News Agency, the three-day con...

Party and Government Highlight Media’s Strategic Role in National Development

Vientiane: The Party and Government have reaffirmed the strategic role of the media as a key instrument for disseminating Party guidelines, State policies, and laws, while promoting national unity and supporting the country's socio-economic developmen...

Youth Union Calls for Stronger Media Role in Educating Young People

Vientiane: Media must play a greater role in shaping the values, awareness, and critical thinking of young people by delivering credible, innovative, and engaging content across digital platforms, Thongly Sisoulith, Secretary of the Central Committee ...

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