Luang prabang: Senior public sector officials from Laos and Vietnam gathered in Luang Prabang last week for the post-course colloquium of the Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP) Trilateral Masterclass: Leadership for Responsible Public Administration -…
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Lao-Chinese Joint Venture Plans 330-MW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Xieng Khouang
Xieng khouang: A Lao-Chinese joint venture is preparing to develop a 330-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Xieng Khouang Province, with an estimated investment of US$202.95 million and construction targeted for completion in 2029.
According to…
Luang Prabang Boat Racing Festival Sees Strong Participation with 27 Boats
Accra: The traditional boat racing festival in Luang Prabang on September 11, 2026, brought together 27 racing boats from various communities across the province and neighboring areas. The event created a lively atmosphere along the Khan River as part…
Laos to Host ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Forum and Awards in 2026
Accra: Lao PDR, which is chairing the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) for the 2026-2027 term, is gearing up to host the 2026 ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network Forum and Awards on October 2, 2026, in Vientiane. The announcement was made during…
PM Pays Guidance Visit to Phongsaly Province
Accra: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his delegation conducted a guidance visit to Phongsaly Province on September 10, 2026. They were welcomed by Major General Somphone Mittaphone, President of the Provincial People’s Council, and other key pr…
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Inaugurates New School Building in Phongsaly
Accra: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone officially handed over a newly constructed school building in Mok Kok Noy Village, Samphan District, Phongsaly Province, on September 10, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational facilities for l…