Friday, July 17, 2026

General

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 ...

KPL Chief Calls for Higher Standards in News Analysis in Digital Era

Vientiane: Strengthening news analysis and critical reporting is essential for improving the quality and credibility of Lao media in the digital era, Vannasin Simmavong, Director General of the Lao News Agency (KPL), said at the First National Media C...

Deputy Prime Minister Urges Oudomxay to Accelerate Infrastructure Development to Attract Investment

Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has called on Oudomxay Province to accelerate infrastructure development and improve the investment environment to attract more domestic and foreign investment, particularly in the Amata City Lao in...

Government Policy

Laos Becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner

Shanghai: The agreement was signed at the SCO Secretariat by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, marking a new milestone in relations between Laos and the regional organizatio...

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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