Bolikhamxay province: On August 25, 2026, Lt. Gen. Vanthong Kongmany, Minister of Public Security, together with the Ministers of Agriculture and Environment, Culture and Tourism, and Health, inspected evidence seized in a major illegal wildlife traff…
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…
Hanoi: On August 25, 2026, Mr. Vanhsay Phongsavanh, a prominent figure in the political landscape of Laos and a key leader in anti-corruption efforts, led a high-level Lao delegation to Vietnam for an official visit. The delegation engaged in a workin…
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired the Government’s monthly plenary meeting on August 24-25, 2026, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Vientiane, reviewing key developments in August and setting priority tasks for September.
Accordin…
Luang prabang: Representatives from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation and the Luang Prabang provincial Youth Union convened in Luang Prabang province, northern Laos, on August 23 to exchange insights on youth affairs, job creation,…
Vientiane: Laos is stepping up preparations to implement the National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication, with key programmes and projects expected to begin in 2027.
According to Lao News Agency, from August 24-26, 2026, the Departm…
(kpl): The All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) has provided vocational training equipment worth 800,000 yuan (about 2.72 billion kip) to the Lao Women’s Union (LWU), strengthening skills development for Lao women.
According to Lao News Agency, the e…
Laos: Laos has recorded 4,371 cumulative dengue fever cases nationwide as of August 24, 2026, including 42 new cases, with no deaths reported, according to the latest health update.
According to Lao News Agency, Vientiane Capital reported the highes…
Xayaboury: Xayaboury District has temporarily suspended the slaughter, sale, and consumption of pork following confirmation of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.
According to Lao News Agency, the district administration issued the announcement o…