Friday, August 28, 2026

General

Hanoi, Vientiane Strengthen Ties Between Vietnam Fatherland Front and Lao Front for National Construction

Vientiane: The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hanoi held talks with the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Committee of Vientiane on August 24, agreeing to strengthen cooperation and signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for...

Laos, Luxembourg Strengthen Cooperation on Anti-Money Laundering and Good Governance

Vientiane: The Lao PDR and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have launched an additional EUR 2.4 million contribution to their bilateral programme on 'Rule of Law, Access to Justice and Good Governance,' extending the programme through 2027 and supporting...

UNICEF and JICA Forge Partnership to Enhance Education in Laos

Vientiane: UNICEF Lao PDR and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have formalized a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to bolster collaboration in the education sector and aid the Government of Laos in advancing its education objectives. A...

Ministers Inspect Evidence Seized in Major Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Case

Bolikhamxay province: On August 25, 2026, Lt. Gen. Vanthong Kongmany, Minister of Public Security, together with the Ministers of Agriculture and Environment, Culture and Tourism, and Health, inspected evidence seized in a major illegal wildlife traff...

Scientific Seminar Highlights International Law and Party Diplomatic Protocol

Vientiane: On August 26, 2026, the Committee for External Relations of the Party Central Committee (CERP) organized a scientific seminar on 'International Law and Treaties to which the Lao PDR is a Party' and 'Party Diplomatic Protocol Work' to commem...

Government Policy

Laos Cabinet Reviews August Performance, Sets September Priorities

Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired the Government's monthly plenary meeting on August 24-25, 2026, at the Prime Minister's Office in Vientiane, reviewing key developments in August and setting priority tasks for September. Accordin...

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