Vientiane: On March 19, Vientiane Secondary School on Thursday celebrated the 56th International Francophonie Day with an arts festival, highlighting strong academic results and continued growth of its Lao-French bilingual program. The event also mark…
Month: March 2026
United by Language: Francophonie Celebrated at the Residence of France in Vientiane
Vientiane: The Embassy of France celebrated the Month of Francophonie in partnership with several Francophone countries present in Laos: Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Vietnam in the presence of representatives of the Lao auth…
Lao Students Awarded Japanese Government Scholarships for Study in Japan
Vientiane: On March 19, 2026, Lao students selected for the MEXT Scholarship Program were honored at a send-off reception held at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Laos, as they prepare to pursue studies in Japan. The event was attended by P…
Laos Tripartite Committee Reviews Minimum Wage Adjustment Amid Rising Living Costs
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 …
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 …