Lao, Belarus Leaders Seek Stronger Cooperation to Deliver Benefits for People

Vientiane: President of the Lao PDR Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith and President of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Alexander Lukashenko have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a focus on turning existing agreements into practical projects ...
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Vietnamese Communities in Laos and Singapore Commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on National Day

Vientiane: An exhibition titled 'Ho Chi Minh - Portrait of a Man' attracted numerous Lao officials and people, Vietnamese community and international friends in Vientiane from August 27-31. The display features 50 paintings by the late overseas Vietna...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Climate Finance Mechanism Strengthened to Support Communities and Sustainable Development

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...
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Khammouane Flood Damage Tops 275 Billion Kip, Affects 151,000 Residents

Vientiane: Flooding across Khammouane Province between July and August 2026 has affected around 151,000 residents across all 10 districts, with preliminary damage estimated at more than 275.57 billion kip, as provincial authorities accelerate recovery...
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