Month: February 2026

Vientiane: Election publicity for the upcoming elections of members of the National Assembly (10th Legislature) and the Provincial People’s Councils (5th Legislature) is being conducted across the Lao PDR in a systematic and multi-faceted manner, util…

Sikhottabong: Buddhist devotees from across the country gathered on February 2, 2026, corresponding to the 15th day of the waxing moon in the third lunar month, to take part in the annual Sikhottabong Stupa Festival, highlighted by a large-scale alms-…

Vientiane: The China Cultural Centre in Laos, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Vientiane, will present a special concert titled ‘The Pianist Vientiane’ on February 13, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. Admission is free to all a…

Vientiane: With air pollution forecast to intensify between March and April, Lao health and environmental authorities are warning the public of serious health risks linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), one of the most dangerous air pollutants. T…

Vientiane: Lao authorities and international development partners convened on February 3, 2026, to review progress and set priorities for upgrading dam safety nationwide, reinforcing efforts to protect communities, infrastructure, and the environment….

Vientiane: Despite a slight decline compared to the previous year, traffic accidents continued to claim hundreds of lives across the Lao PDR in 2025, with 6,779 accidents nationwide, resulting in over 10,000 injuries and 917 deaths, according to offic…