Vientiane: The Steering Committee meeting on the Implementation of the Climate and Sustainability Finance Focal Point was held on September 2, 2026, with a focus on strengthening financing and coordination to help protect communities from climate-rela…
Month: September 2026
EDL Crews Rush to Restore Flood-Damaged Power Network in Luang Namtha
Vientiane: Electricit© du Laos (EDL) technicians are working urgently to restore electricity supplies in flood-affected areas of Luang Namtha Province after recent flooding damaged parts of the power distribution network.
According to Lao News Agenc…
National Defence Personnel Continue Flood Relief Operations in Oudomxay
Vientiane: National defence personnel in Oudomxay Province have continued emergency flood relief operations for a fourth consecutive day, helping affected residents recover their homes and clear debris following severe flooding in Xay District.
Acco…
Government Assumes Control of Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site
Vientiane: The Lao government has assumed full management and conservation of the Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site, effective September 1, 2026, following the expiration of a concession held by Ying Chokchai Sole Co., Ltd.
According to Lao Ne…
Laos Draws Lessons from Success of Vietnamese NA’s First Extraordinary Session
Vientiane: Pasaxon, the official newspaper of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, has hailed the success of the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session, saying that it offers important lessons to Laos.
According to L…
Vietnam-Laos Border Communities Strengthen Bonds of Friendship
Vientiane: A series of cultural, sports, and tourism activities took place at the Long Sap international border gate area in the northwestern province of Son La from August 31 to September 2, bringing together a large number of tourists and local resi…