Monday, August 31, 2026

General

Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Oudomxay Province

Accra: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and flash floods in several areas of Oudomxay Province, inundating roads, farmland and homes as water levels in local rivers and streams continue to rise. According to Lao News Agency, heavy rain began overn...

More Than 30 Villages Affected by Flooding and Flash Floods in Luang Namtha

Accra: More than 30 villages in Luang Namtha Province have been affected by flooding and flash floods following heavy and persistent rainfall on August 28-29, provincial authorities said. According to Lao News Agency, rivers and streams rose rapidly,...

Australia, MoES Bring Learning to Life with Animated Audio Stories for Lao-Language Learners

Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program, has released 50 new animated audio stories to support the teachi...

UNICEF Regional Director Urges Continued Investment in Lao PDR’s Children Amidst LDC Graduation

Vientiane: UNICEF's Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Sanjay Wijesekera, engaged with senior officials of the Lao PDR government in Vientiane this week, advocating for continued investment in the nation's children as the country approach...

President Thongloun Meets With Lao Khaen Association Delegation

Vientiane: General Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith received a delegation from the Lao Khaen Association during a courtesy visit on August 26, 2026. The meeting underscored the importance of cultural preservat...

Government Policy

Laos and Zhejiang Forge Stronger Ties in Key Sectors

Vientiane: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anouparb Vongnorkeo received Xu Wenguang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province, during his official vi...

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