Saturday, June 27, 2026

General

Laos Revises Nationwide Fuel Prices, Diesel Falls While Petrol Rises

Vientiane: Under the latest pricing structure, the retail price of diesel has been reduced to 24,560 kip per litre, a move expected to provide some relief for transport operators, logistics companies and other sectors that depend heavily on diesel fue...

Xaysomboun Province Accelerates Development Priorities in Second Half of 2026

Xaysomboun: Speaking on the sidelines of the First Enlarged Government Meeting on June 24, the provincial governor said the province will prioritize rainy-season crop cultivation and animal husbandry to increase productivity and strengthen food securi...

Vientiane: The commitment was highlighted during the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation, co-chaired by Mr. Kingmano...

According to Lao News Agency, in his opening remarks, Mr. Kingmano said Laos is promoting the theme 'Advancing the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation for a Strong, Sustainable and Competitive ASEAN,' emphasizing the importance ...

UNFPA and Amari Vientiane Collaborate to Enhance Inclusion and Sustainable Development

Vientiane: The agreement marks an important step in connecting the private sector with young people, persons with disabilities, women and girls, LGBTIQ+ communities, and groups who may face barriers to participation and opportunity. According to Lao...

Vientiane Province Records Steady Socio-Economic Growth in First Half of 2026

Vientiane: Growth was driven by balanced performance across key sectors. Agriculture expanded by 3.2 percent, industry by 2.8 percent, and services by 3.8 percent, reflecting continued economic resilience and positive momentum. According to Lao News...

Government Policy

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Vientiane: The delegation was led by Mr. Kikuchi Yasushi, outgoing Chief Representative of JETRO Laos, and Mr. Kawano Mitsuhiro, the incoming Chief Representative, together with other officials. According to Lao News Agency, during the meeting, the D...

Education

MoES and Australia Collaborate to Enhance Climate Resilience in Lao Primary Education

Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), with support from Australia through the BEQUAL program, is organizing a three-day workshop from 13 to 15 May 2026 to advance the development of Teacher Support Pack 15 (TSP 15) on the topic of cl...

Industry