Saturday, August 22, 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...

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...

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