Beijing: President Thongloun Sisoulith is set to embark on a state visit to China. The visit is intended to enhance the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Laos and China, while advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership shared by t…
Day: May 30, 2026
Rescue Teams Save Five from Cave in Xaysomboun, Search Continues for Two Missing Persons
Vientiane: The rescue operation was conducted under challenging circumstances, with emergency responders and volunteers working tirelessly against time and adverse weather to ensure the safety of those trapped inside the cave. All five individuals rea…
SEADRIF and FAO Launch Southeast Asia’s First Anticipatory Drought Insurance Pilot in Lao PDR
Vientiane: The pilot provides the Ministry of Finance of Lao PDR with access to payouts triggered by early warning data indicating elevated drought risk before drought severely affects farming households and rural communities. Financing is activated w…