Friday, August 28, 2026

General

10 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Vientiane

Vientiane: Vientiane is a charming capital rich in history, culture, art, religious heritage, and the natural beauty of the Mekong River. As the capital of the Lao PDR, it offers visitors a diverse range of landmarks and experiences that showcase the ...

Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Forge New Tourism Collaboration

Hanoi: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hosted the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Tourism Ministers' Conference in Ho Chi Minh City on August 26, establishing a ministerial-level tourism cooperation mechanism among the three countries. Accor...

Lao Youth Take Centre Stage on International Youth Day 2026

Hanoi: The Lao Youth Union (LYU), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), held an event to commemorate International Youth Day 2026 under the theme 'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.' According to Lao News Agency, the o...

Lao Tourism Sector Expands Regional and International Reach at ITE 2026

Hanoi: (KPL) From August 25-29, 2026, Mrs. Manisakhorn Thammavongxay, Director General of the Tourism Marketing Promotion Department under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, together with the Vientiane Capital Tourism Department, led a Lao tourism b...

Public Security Minister Directs Crackdown on Cybercrime and Online Gambling

Vientiane: On August 26, 2026, Lt. Gen. Vanthong Kongmany, Minister of Public Security, conducted an on-site inspection of operations against cybercrime and online gambling in Lakhin and Houayhom villages, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital. A...

Government Policy

Prime Minister Lauds Close Cooperation Between Vietnamese and Lao Inspection Agencies

Hanoi: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung spoke highly of the close and regular cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao agencies responsible for inspection, auditing, and anti-corruption while hosting Vanhxay Phongsavanh, Politburo member and Chairman of the ...

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