Tuesday, August 25, 2026

General

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...

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 (...

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

Laos and Trkiye Discuss Initiatives to Empower Women and Youth

Vientiane: The Lao Women's Union (LWU) and Trkiye have initiated discussions to expand cooperation aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening opportunities for women, youth, and children. According to Lao News Agency, the dialogue took place d...

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