Vientiane: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conferred the Friendship Medal on Ms. Martine Thérer, outgoing Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Lao PDR, in recognition of her contributions to Laos’ devel…
Politics
CIECC Head Urges Luang Prabang Officials to Strengthen Information and Education Work
Vientiane: Mr. Khamphanh Pheuyavong, Politburo Member of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Commission for Information and Education of the Party Central Committee (CIECC), has urged Luang Prabang officials to strengthen propaganda, training,…
Laos and Trkiye Discuss Initiatives to Empower Women and Youth
Vientiane: The Lao Women’s Union (LWU) and Trkiye have initiated discussions to expand cooperation aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening opportunities for women, youth, and children.
According to Lao News Agency, the dialogue took place d…
Government Meeting Focuses on Flood Relief, Fuel Prices and Cost of Living
Vientiane: The monthly government meeting for August 2026 opened at the Prime Minister’s Office on August 24 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, with participants focusing on flood relief, fuel prices, commodity costs and othe…
Laos Moves to Cut Student Dropouts and Improve Teaching Quality
Kaleum: The National Education Administrators Meeting for the 2025-2026 academic year was held in Luang Prabang Province on August 19, 2026, under the theme ‘Addressing Student Dropout Rates and Improving Teaching Quality.’
According to Lao News Agen…
Mrs. Sounthone Xayachack Appointed Acting President of Lao National Assembly
Hanoi: Mrs. Sounthone Xayachack, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Vice President of the National Assembly, has been appointed Acting President of the National Assembly and Acting President of the Standing Committee of the 10th National Ass…