Vientiane: Speaking ahead of the February 22 elections, Khamler Sisoutham, a grassroots worker from Ban Nonghai in Hadxaifong District, said voters should carefully examine candidates’ qualifications before casting their ballots. He said representativ…
Day: February 17, 2026
Vientiane Citizens Urged to Collect Digital ID Cards
Vientiane: The Vientiane Public Security Headquarters has issued an official notification urging members of the general public to visit the headquarters to receive their digital ID cards. All civil servants, military personnel, police officers, and La…
Lao National Dish ‘Larb’ Steps Closer to UNESCO Recognition
Vientiane: On 15 February 2026, the proposal reached a significant milestone as a video showing the dish was formally featured on the UNESCO website under the candidacy of the Lao PDR. This development marks the successful completion of a rigorous thr…
Luxembourg-UN Delegation Visits Savannakhet to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Services
Savannakhet: During the visit, the delegation met with provincial health leaders and frontline teams and observed service delivery at hospitals and health centres, including maternal and newborn care, child health services, and adolescent-friendly ser…
Govt and UNFPA Review 2025 Partnership, Plan Future Women and Youth Programs
Vientiane: Co-chaired by Soulivath Souvannachoumkham, Deputy Minister of Finance, and Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative to the Lao PDR, the 2025 programme review highlighted key achievements, milestones, and the pivotal role of the Governmen…
Prominent MP Valy Vesaphong to Step Down Ahead of National Elections
Vientiane: Ms Vesaphong, a respected figure who has served as a people’s representative for a decade, announced her decision via social media. She cited a desire to return to the private sector and a wish to clear the path for a new generation of lead…