Vientiane: The Thai Cabinet on September 8, 2026 approved financial assistance totalling 1,783 million baht for the Lao PDR to support construction of a new Mekong River bridge linking Ban Xieng Maen in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province, with …
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Education Minister Highlights 60th Anniversary of International Literacy Day
Vientiane: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongsalith Mangnomek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports, has issued a statement marking the 60th Anniversary of International Literacy Day, observed on September 8, 2026.
According to Lao News Age…
Vientiane Meeting Highlights Grassroots Security and Economic Stability
Vientiane: Key officials, department heads and media representatives gathered in Vientiane on September 9, 2026 for a dissemination and study meeting on major Party documents, including the Resolution of the 3rd Plenary Session of the 12th Central Com…
Pig Deaths Raise Concern Over Possible African Swine Fever in Vientiane
Vientiane: Authorities and residents have been urged to closely monitor pig populations following the deaths of an entire herd of domestic pigs in Phialat Village, Sangthong District, Vientiane. The incident was reported on September 3 after local res…
Laos and Cambodia Unveil Logo to Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties
Vientiane: The Lao PDR and the Kingdom of Cambodia on September 7, 2026, officially launched the logo commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
According to Lao News Agency, the ceremo…
Laos Aims to Attract 22 Million Tourists by 2030
Vientiane: Laos has seen a steady increase in international tourist arrivals since 2024. Statistics for 2025 showed that more than 3 million foreign tourists visited the country during the first eight months of the year, an increase of 15% compared wi…