French National Day Celebrations Highlight Strengthened Franco-Lao Cooperation
Vientiane: On the occasion of French National Day, the Residence of France in Vientiane welcomed over 400 guests, including representatives from Lao authorities, the diplomatic
Youth Union Calls for Stronger Media Role in Educating Young People
Vientiane: Media must play a greater role in shaping the values, awareness, and critical thinking
KPL Chief Calls for Higher Standards in News Analysis in Digital Era
Vientiane: Strengthening news analysis and critical reporting is essential for improving the quality and credibility
Deputy Prime Minister Urges Oudomxay to Accelerate Infrastructure Development to Attract Investment
Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has called on Oudomxay Province to accelerate infrastructure development
Central Party Committee Honors President Kaysone Phomvihane with Floral Tribute
Vientiane: In a solemn and dignified atmosphere following the successful
Meeting Praises Outcomes of the 12th Party Congress
Vientiane: A meeting to commend the outcomes of the 12th
Laos asks Thailand to accept vaccinated workers without quarantine
The Lao government has asked its Thai counterpart to allow
Japan strengthens COVID-19 response in the Lao PDR with cold chain equipment and 320,200 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Government of Japan on Dec 28 officially handed over cold chain equipment to the Ministry of Health to strengthen the Lao PDR’s ongoing
Russian government helps reform Laos’ healthcare system
The Government of the Russian Federation has decided to provide US$ 12 million to improve healthcare services in Laos, according to the Russian Embassy in
Phongsavanh Group donates six ambulances supporting Covid-19 fight
Laos logs 962 new Covid-19 cases, 14 new fatalities
Laos records 1,272 new Covid-19 cases, five more deaths
COVID-19 cases reach 108,782 in Laos
Vientiane bans large gatherings, parties during New Year celebration
Landslide Kills Three, Cuts Off Key Roads in Borikhamxay
Borikhamxay: Three people, including a mother and her two children, were killed after a landslide buried their home in Tha Bak village, Khamkeut District, Borikhamxay Province, following days of heavy rainfall, provincial authorities said.
According…
Opening of Thailand Week 2026 Promotes Laos-Thailand Trade and Investment
Vientiane: Thailand Week 2026 officially opened in Vientiane Capital on July 17, bringing together Thai and Lao businesses to strengthen trade and investment ties and expand commercial partnerships between the two countries. The three-day exhibition, …
Laos, Vietnam Deepen Cooperation Between Supreme People’s Procuracies
Laos: Laos and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between their supreme prosecutorial authorities, with a focus on judicial collaboration, personnel development, and
Prime Minister of Laos and Thai Energy Minister Meet to Strengthen Bilateral Energy Cooperation
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on July 17 received Eknat Prompan, Thailand’s Minister of Energy, and his delegation during their working visit to Laos, reaffirming
Lao National Assembly Approves Rural Development and Economic Plans
Vientiane: The Lao National Assembly concluded its first extraordinary session, adopting a comprehensive rural development agenda aimed at eradicating poverty by 2030. The closing session,
Fifth National Inspection Conference Opens with Focus on Anti-Corruption and Good Governance
Vientiane: The Fifth National Inspection Conference opened in Vientiane on July 1, 2026, bringing together senior Party and State leaders to review inspection and anti-corruption
Laos’ DX-Seven announced winner of 2021 Changwon K-POP World Festival
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Lao PDR held an award ceremony for DX-Seven for winning the 2021 Changwon K-POP World Festival
My Voice, Our Future: Youth Debate Competition
The final round of the youth debate competition was completed announcing the winners from Lao-Vietnam Friendship School 2.The competition was part of International Day of
US Senate Rejects Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Businesses
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Korea-Laos Forum Promotes Cooperation in Sustainable Agriculture and Investment
Vientiane: Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the forum was jointly chaired by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Lao PDR and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and co-…
U-13 WIG NAGA Crowned International Champions, Welcomed Home as National Heroes
Vientiane: On July 10, 2025, The U-13 WIG NAGA football team returned to Laos to a hero’s welcome after making history by winning the IBER Cup 2025 in Portugal, a feat unmatched by any Lao football team in the nation’s history. According to Lao News Agency, the young athletes, representing
BFL and IFC Corporation Join Forces to Boost SME Financing in Laos
Vientiane: A major new partnership between Banque Franco-Lao Ltd. (BFL Bred Group) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to strengthen financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Lao PDR, opening new opportu…
CDC Chief Says Omicron Cases in US Mostly Mild So Far
More than 40 people in the U.S. have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far, and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated, the chief of the CDC said Wednesday. But she said nearly all of them were only mildly ill.In an in…
Lao PDR’s Economic Growth Moderates Amid External Risks
Vientiane: Economic growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is projected to slow to 4.0% in 2026, down from 4.4% in 2025, before
US Reportedly Negotiating Deal with Pfizer to Purchase 10 Million Doses of Experimental COVID-19 Pill
News outlets say the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is planning to spend $5 billion to purchase Pfizer’s new experimental antiviral pill designed to
Pinim Pro Wins Two Outstanding MSME Awards at Lao MSMEs Expo 2026
Vientiane: The Pinim Pro Co., Ltd., a leading event management and marketing communications company in the Lao PDR, has been honored with two prestigious awards
German Government Calls for COVID-19 Booster Shots for All as Cases Surge
Germany’s health minister, Jens Spahn, called Friday for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for anyone who was fully vaccinated at least six months ago, as the