Vientiane: On March 19, 2026, The National Labour Committee convened its third meeting of 2026 on Thursday at the Lao Federation of Trade Unions headquarters to review proposals for adjusting the national minimum wage in line with rising living costs …
Day: March 20, 2026
Laos Seeks Solutions to Fuel Shortages as Stations Close Despite Available Supplies
Vientiane: The meeting, chaired by Industry and Commerce Minister Malaythong Kommasith, brought together government departments, the Fuel and Gas Association, and private sector operators to examine the causes of the disruption in supply. Officials sa…
Khammouane Celebrates World Heritage Status for Hin Nam No National Park
Thakhek: Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos, on March 19, 2026 presided over a ceremony in Thakhek District marking the inscription of Hin Nam No National Park as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. The park is recognized as a transboundary …
Laos Implements Three-Day School Week to Alleviate Fuel Cost Burden
Vientiane: On March 19, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office of the Lao PDR issued Notice No. 366/PMO mandating nationwide adjustments to school operations, as part of emergency measures to ease the financial strain on families amid continued fuel price …
Laos Reduces University Classes to Three Days a Week Amid Fuel Crisis
Laos: In a bid to mitigate the economic strain caused by escalating fuel prices, the Laotian government has mandated a reduction in university class schedules from five days to three days a week. This measure, announced in a government notification on…
12-Storey Lao Center Marks City Milestone
Vientiane: Located in Phapho Village, Sisattanak District, the Lao Center Project is set to redefine urban living and business in the capital. Once completed, the development will feature the tallest structure in the country-a striking 46-storey tower…