Vientiane: The Permanent Mission of the Lao PDR to the United Nations, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a high-level side event on July 16, 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York under the theme “Na…
Month: July 2026
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Advocates for Self-Reliance and Reform During Mahaxay District Visit
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, accompanied by ministers and senior officials, visited Phanam Subdistrict in Mahaxay District, Khammouane Province, to review local development and provide policy guidance on July 20, 2026. The visit was m…
Vientiane Province Police Provide Update on Foreign Tourist Deaths in Vang Vieng
Vientiane: On 17 July 2026, Pol. Col. Khamfong Vongdalasen, Deputy Director of the Vientiane Province Public Security Headquarters, held a press conference to provide an update on the investigation into the sudden illness and subsequent deaths of fore…
Ceremony Marks 71st Anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union
Vientiane: A ceremony marking the 71st anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union was held on July 17 at the Traditional Lao Silk House in Vientiane Capital, highlighting the contributions of Lao women to national liberation, development, and cultural prese…
Japan Provides US$2.3 Million for Human Resource Development Scholarship Programme
Vientiane: The Government of Japan has provided a grant of 378 million yen (approximately US$2.3 million) to support the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to developing human resource…
Bolikhamxay and Bueng Kan Affirm Commitment to Border Peace and Stability
Vientiane: Bolikhamxay Province of Laos and Bueng Kan Province of Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border cooperation and maintaining peace, stability, and shared development along the Laos-Thailand frontier.
According to La…