Sunday, August 23, 2026

General

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...

Lao Embassy Showcases Culture at ‘Colors of ASEAN Culture 2026’ in Hanoi

Hanoi: Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Mrs. Khamphao Ernthavanh led a Lao Embassy delegation in a friendship exchange under the theme 'Colors of ASEAN Culture 2026' in Hanoi on August 19, 2026. According to Lao News Agency, the event was jointly organised...

Vientiane Reviews Draft Agreement on Parking and BRT Management

Hanoi: A dissemination meeting on the draft agreement governing parking management and development and the operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system under the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project was held at the Saysettha District Offic...

PM Urges Paktha to Enhance Security, Poverty Reduction, and Development

Hanoi: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with leaders and key officials of Paktha District, Bokeo Province, on August 20, 2026, calling for stronger efforts to maintain security, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable local development. Accordi...

Government Policy

Mrs. Sounthone Xayachack Appointed Acting President of Lao National Assembly

Hanoi: Mrs. Sounthone Xayachack, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Vice President of the National Assembly, has been appointed Acting President of the National Assembly and Acting President of the Standing Committee of the 10th National Ass...

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