Vientiane: The monthly government meeting for August 2026 opened at the Prime Minister’s Office on August 24 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, with participants focusing on flood relief, fuel prices, commodity costs and othe…
Day: August 24, 2026
Laos and Trkiye Discuss Initiatives to Empower Women and Youth
Vientiane: The Lao Women’s Union (LWU) and Trkiye have initiated discussions to expand cooperation aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening opportunities for women, youth, and children.
According to Lao News Agency, the dialogue took place d…
CIECC Head Urges Luang Prabang Officials to Strengthen Information and Education Work
Vientiane: Mr. Khamphanh Pheuyavong, Politburo Member of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Commission for Information and Education of the Party Central Committee (CIECC), has urged Luang Prabang officials to strengthen propaganda, training,…
Lao Gold Festival 2026 to Showcase Gold, Jewellery and Lao Craftsmanship
Vientiane: The Lao Gold Festival 2026 will return for its second year from 4 to 6 September at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane Capital, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, artisans and international partners for three days o…
Japan Provides Grant for Clean Water Project in Xiengkhuang
Vientiane: The Government of Japan has provided more than US$40,000 in grant assistance for the construction of a clean drinking water system in Phaxay District, Xiengkhuang Province, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (…
Laos Streamlines Sustainable Development Management Apparatus
Vientiane: The Lao government has announced a major reform of its sustainable development management apparatus, consolidating work handled by three national-level bodies under a single focal point to improve efficiency and coordination.
According to…