Vientiane: The National Assembly Standing Committee recently conducted a training workshop focused on the justice request management database in Keo Oudom District. The workshop, held on May 23-24, was led by Thoummaly Vongphachan, who is both a Membe…
Day: May 26, 2026
Laos Ramps Up Preparations for Cluster Munitions Conference as 2026 Review Nears
Vientiane: The inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee and its sub-committees was held on May 25, 2026. The session was chaired by Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, in his ca…
Urgent Search for Victims Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave
Xaysomboun: The search for victims trapped inside a cave in Phanchai Village, Longcheng District, Xaysomboun Province, has reached its sixth day today (25 May 2026), following the initial incident on 20 May 2026. As of now, the victims have not yet be…
Singapore and Laos Expand Development Partnership with Training in Champasak Province
Singapore: Singapore Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Ong Siew Gay, and Vice President of the Champasak Province Administrative Committee, Phimphone Phandanouvong, officially closed a specialized language and technology training course on May 22, 2026, mark…
Laos Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign Targeting Over 7,300 Hectares
Laos: Laos is preparing a nationwide tree planting campaign covering more than 7,300 hectares as part of activities marking National Tree Planting Day on June 1, 2026. The campaign aims to expand green spaces, restore the environment, and strengthen p…
Lao Children to Benefit from New Luxembourg-Funded Vaccine Supply
Vientiane: The co-funded contribution successfully closes a critical financing gap, ensuring that steady supplies of routine vaccines reach children and adolescents throughout the Lao PDR. The high-profile handover ceremony was attended by Mr. Bounkhe…