Friday, July 17, 2026

General

Attapeu Lifts More Than 30,800 Families Out of Poverty Over Five Years

Attapeu: Attapeu Province lifted 30,838 families out of poverty between 2021 and 2025, raising 88.32% of households above the poverty line, according to provincial authorities. The achievements were highlighted during a meeting reviewing the implement...

Traffic Congestion in Vientiane Caused by Multiple Factors

Vientiane: Traffic congestion across Vientiane Capital has worsened due to a combination of malfunctioning traffic lights, poor roadside parking practices, traffic violations, inadequate drainage during heavy rain, and the growing number of vehicles o...

Film Screening of Red Rain Marks 49th Anniversary of Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation

Vientiane: The Embassy of Vietnam in Laos, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Cultural Center in Laos and Stratocom (Unitech) Company, held a special screening of the film Red Rain in Vientiane Capital on July 16 to commemorate the 49th anniversary...

Journalists Association Calls for Stronger Protection of Media Rights in Digital Era

Attapeu: The Lao Journalists Association has called for stronger legal protections, professional development and institutional support for journalists as the media industry adapts to rapid technological change and the growing influence of artificial i...

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...

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