Monday, August 24, 2026

General

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 ...

Acting National Assembly President Delivers Aid to Flood Victims in Khammouane

Khammouane: Acting President of the National Assembly Sounthone Xayachack visited flood-affected communities in Xebangfai and Nongbok districts, Khammouane Province, on August 22, 2026, delivering relief supplies and encouragement to affected resident...

Nam Pakxong Hydropower Company Delays Water Release to Late August

Pakxe: The Nam Pakxong Hydropower Company has postponed the planned release of water through the Nam Pak Dam spillway tunnel from August 23 to August 28, 2026, according to a report from Champasak Province. According to Lao News Agency, the dischar...

Head of Party Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission Directs Flood Relief in Nan District

Nan district: Mr. Khamphan Pheuyavong, Head of the Commission for Information and Education of the Party Central Committee, visited Nan District, Luang Prabang Province, on August 23, 2026, to assess flood damage and support affected residents. Acco...

PM Delivers Relief Aid to Flood-Affected Residents in Champasak

Pakse: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited flood-affected areas in Khan Keung Subdistrict, Pakse City, Champasak Province, on August 22, 2026, where he met residents and delivered emergency relief supplies. According to Lao News Agency, Prime M...

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...

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