Tuesday, July 7, 2026

General

Laos and India Forge Partnership for 10 Community Development Projects Under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation

Vientiane: The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Indian Ambassador Yogeshwar Sangwan, representing the Government of India, and representatives of the 10 beneficiary Lao provinces. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong T...

Myanmar President Pays Tribute at Unknown Soldier Monument in Vientiane

Vientiane: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing recently participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Unknown Soldier Monument in Vientiane, paying homage to Lao revolutionary fighters and national heroes. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed the...

Laos Advances Preparations for Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

Vientiane: The events were organized by the Department of International Organizations under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which serves as the Secretariat of the National Regulatory Authority for the UXO Sector in the Lao PDR (NRA). More than 200 re...

MRC and India Forge Partnership to Enhance Water Security and Climate Resilience

Vientiane: MRC and India have signed a partnership agreement aimed at bolstering water security and climate resilience in the Mekong region. As the area faces escalating climate risks, frequent floods and droughts, and increasing energy needs, this pa...

President Thongloun’s Letters to My Grandchildren Donated to 20 School Libraries in Vientiane

Vientiane: Held on 29 June 2026, the donation ceremony brought together around 100 participants. Schools received copies of the book in both Lao and English, providing students with greater access to the President's reflections and guidance for the yo...

Government Policy

Vientiane and Nghe An Strengthen Cooperation, Exchange Local Governance Experience

Vientiane: The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam, particularly between Vientiane Capital and Nghe An Province. According to Lao News Agency, Mr. Atsaphangthong express...

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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