Sunday, August 23, 2026

General

PM Urges Swift Recovery from Floods and Landslides in Kaleum District

Kaleum: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited Kaleum District, Sekong Province, on August 22, 2026, to assess damage caused by floods, flash floods and landslides and provide assistance to affected communities. According to Lao News Agency, Kale...

Khammouane Health Sector Works to Close Two Unmet Targets

Kaleum: (KPL) Khammouane's health sector has achieved nine of 11 targets approved by the Provincial People's Assembly, while two indicators remain below target, according to the Provincial Health Department. According to Lao News Agency, Dr. Kenchan...

Where Culture Comes Alive: Immersive Exhibition Invites Visitors to Experience Lao Heritage

Vientiane: An immersive exhibition in Vientiane is inviting visitors to delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Lao heritage, guided by the message 'Experience, Connect, Preserve'. This message underscores the exhibition's central belief that cultura...

Japan Increases Grant Aid for Wattay International Airport Upgrade

Vientiane: Japan has committed to providing additional grant aid to support the ongoing upgrade of Wattay International Airport in Laos. The formalization of this increased funding took place on August 20, marked by an amended grant aid agreement sign...

Laos, Vietnam Deepen Cooperation in Cooperatives and Agricultural Trade

Hanoi: Laos and Vietnam held a bilateral meeting in Vientiane on August 19, 2026, to strengthen cooperation in cooperative development, agricultural trade and market connectivity. According to Lao News Agency, the meeting brought together the Depart...

Government Policy

Laos Moves to Cut Student Dropouts and Improve Teaching Quality

Kaleum: The National Education Administrators Meeting for the 2025-2026 academic year was held in Luang Prabang Province on August 19, 2026, under the theme 'Addressing Student Dropout Rates and Improving Teaching Quality.' According to Lao News Agen...

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