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 (…
Month: August 2026
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…
Businesses Donate LAK 19 Billion for Natural Disaster Recovery
Vientiane: Several businesses have donated a combined LAK 19 billion to support communities affected by natural disasters and help restore damaged infrastructure across the Lao PDR.
According to Lao News Agency, the donations were handed over on Aug…
PM Delivers Relief Aid to Flood-Affected Residents in Champasak
Pakse: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited flood-affected areas in Khan Keung Subdistrict, Pakse City, Champasak Province, on August 22, 2026, where he met residents and delivered emergency relief supplies.
According to Lao News Agency, Prime M…
Head of Party Central Committee’s Information and Education Commission Directs Flood Relief in Nan District
Nan district: Mr. Khamphan Pheuyavong, Head of the Commission for Information and Education of the Party Central Committee, visited Nan District, Luang Prabang Province, on August 23, 2026, to assess flood damage and support affected residents.
Acco…
Nam Pakxong Hydropower Company Delays Water Release to Late August
Pakxe: The Nam Pakxong Hydropower Company has postponed the planned release of water through the Nam Pak Dam spillway tunnel from August 23 to August 28, 2026, according to a report from Champasak Province.
According to Lao News Agency, the dischar…