Khammouane:A groundbreaking ceremony took place in Phonesaat village, Mahaxay district, for the construction of the Khammouane provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minority Students, supported by a non-refundable grant from the Vietnamese Government …
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Russian Embassy in Laos Hosts Polling Station for Russian Citizens
Vientiane: The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Lao PDR opened a polling station in Vientiane on September 20, 2026, allowing Russian citizens residing in or temporarily visiting Laos to participate in Russia’s elections.
According to Lao Ne…
Guangxi: Where China Meets ASEAN Through Green Growth and New Silk Roads
Vientiane: Stretching across southern China and facing Southeast Asia, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is emerging as a vibrant bridge between China and ASEAN. Established in 1958, Guangxi is home to more than 57 million people and China’s largest et…
World Bank Group Breaks Record in Mobilizing Private Capital for Developing Economies
Vientiane: The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private cap…
UXO Lao Strategic Plan (2027-2036) Focuses on Efficiency, Self-Reliance, and Regional Leadership
Vientiane: Lt. Col. Phonekeo Oradom, Head of the UXO Clearance and Disaster Relief Training Centre of the Lao People’s Army, announced during a panel discussion at a side event of the ongoing 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munition…
After the Dam Collapse: A Midwife Who Refused to Stop Delivering Hope
Vientiane: Ms. Manivong is a midwife working in Sanamxay District, Attapeu Province. In her community, she saw how pregnancy could bring fear, especially during emergencies, when access to care became uncertain.
According to Lao News Agency, for Man…