Vientiane: People across the Lao PDR welcomed the New Year 2026 on Tuesday night with vibrant celebrations marked by unity, cultural pride, and public order, as communities gathered at homes, villages, offices, and major public venues nationwide to bi…
Day: January 2, 2026
Remains of Vietnamese Fallen Soldiers and Experts Repatriated from Laos
Dien bien: A memorial and burial ceremony was held at Tong Khao Martyrs’ Cemetery in Thanh Nua commune, located in the northern province of Dien Bien, for the remains of 10 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who lost their lives in Laos during wartime.
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China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand Conduct 160th Joint Mekong River Patrol
Yunnan: China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand successfully completed their 160th joint patrol and law enforcement operation along the Mekong River, spanning from December 26 to 29. The operation involved approximately 170 personnel and six patrol vessels…
Lao-Cuban Friendship Celebrated on Historic Milestones
Vientiane: Officials and longtime friends of Laos and Cuba gathered in Vientiane to commemorate the 67th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution and to mark the upcoming centenary of historic Cuban leader Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, re…
Handover of Duties and Assumption of Office Ceremony Announces New Khammuan Provincial Administration Committee
Khammuan: A formal handover of duties and assumption of office ceremony, together with the official announcement of the new Khammuan Provincial Administration Committee, was held on December 31, 2025.
According to Lao News Agency, the event was pre…
Seven Killed in 28 Traffic Accidents During New Year Celebrations
Vientiane: A total of 28 traffic accidents were reported in Vientiane during the three-day International New Year celebrations, resulting in seven deaths, according to traffic police authorities.
According to Lao News Agency, the Head of the Traffi…