Vientiane: On 23 July 2026, Mrs. Vithaya Xayavong formally presented her credentials to Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of the Maldives, at the President’s Office in Malé. She assumes her role as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotenti…
Day: July 28, 2026
Bokeo Youth Empowered to Tackle Climate Change with New Agriculture Skills
Vientiane: The Climate Change Adaptation in the Uplands through Innovative Practices (CCA) project has officially entered its second phase in Bokeo Province. This development follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Bokeo Prov…
Geology and Mining Department Orders Dao Chaleun Company to Halt Unauthorised Iron Mining in Vang Vieng
Vientiane: The Department of Geology and Mining has formally instructed the management of Dao Chaleun Co., to immediately suspend all unlicenced iron mining and processing operations in Vang Vieng district, Vientiane Province.
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Laos and UNFPA Celebrate 50 Years of Partnership for Health and Development
Vientiane: The Lao government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on July 27 celebrated the 50th anniversary of their partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to improving health, gender equality, and sustainable development under the t…
Laos Hosts Regional Forum on Climate Change and Water Security
Vientiane: Regional lawmakers, government officials, and water experts gathered in Vientiane on July 28 for the 3rd Roundtable on Climate and Water Issues and the 9th Meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Water Consultative Council (AAWC) to str…
Laos Intensifies Efforts for Upcoming Cluster Munitions Review Conference
Laos: Laos has intensified preparations to host the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (3RC-CCM), with the National Committee for UXO Clearance convening a coordination meeting on July 23 to assess progress and ensure the eve…