Xaysomboun: Speaking on the sidelines of the First Enlarged Government Meeting on June 24, the provincial governor said the province will prioritize rainy-season crop cultivation and animal husbandry to increase productivity and strengthen food securi…
Day: June 25, 2026
Laos Revises Nationwide Fuel Prices, Diesel Falls While Petrol Rises
Vientiane: Under the latest pricing structure, the retail price of diesel has been reduced to 24,560 kip per litre, a move expected to provide some relief for transport operators, logistics companies and other sectors that depend heavily on diesel fue…
Vientiane Province Records Steady Socio-Economic Growth in First Half of 2026
Vientiane: Growth was driven by balanced performance across key sectors. Agriculture expanded by 3.2 percent, industry by 2.8 percent, and services by 3.8 percent, reflecting continued economic resilience and positive momentum.
According to Lao News…
UNFPA and Amari Vientiane Collaborate to Enhance Inclusion and Sustainable Development
Vientiane: The agreement marks an important step in connecting the private sector with young people, persons with disabilities, women and girls, LGBTIQ+ communities, and groups who may face barriers to participation and opportunity.
According to Lao…
Vientiane: The commitment was highlighted during the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation, co-chaired by Mr. Kingmano Phommahaxay, Deputy Minister of Education and Sports of Laos, and Ms. Lin Xin, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of China. Representatives from ASEAN member states, China and the ASEAN Secretariat attended the meeting in Vientiane.
According to Lao News Agency, in his opening remarks, Mr. Kingmano said Laos is promoting the theme ‘Advancing the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation for a Strong, Sustainable and Competitive ASEAN,’ emphasizing the importance …
Korea-Laos Forum Promotes Cooperation in Sustainable Agriculture and Investment
Vientiane: Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the forum was jointly chaired by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Lao PDR and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and co-…