Friday, August 21, 2026

General

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...

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...

China-Laos Railway Cargo Transport Reaches Over 90 Million Tonnes

Hanoi: The Laos-China Railway has successfully handled over 90 million tonnes of cargo since its commencement, with cross-border cargo exceeding 21 million tonnes, as reported by China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. on Tuesday. This milestone highlig...

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...

Government Policy

Vice Mayor of Vientiane Welcomes Nong Khai Deputy Governor for Festival Invitation

Vientiane: On August 19, 2026, at the Vientiane Administration Office, Mr. Phokham Xayasone, Vice Chairman of the Vientiane Administrative Committee, received Mr. Chamlak Kanphet, Deputy Governor of Nong Khai Province, Thailand, along with his accompa...

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