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
Attapeu Lifts More Than 30,800 Families Out of Poverty Over Five Years
Attapeu: Attapeu Province lifted 30,838 families out of poverty between 2021 and 2025, raising 88.32%
Traffic Congestion in Vientiane Caused by Multiple Factors
Vientiane: Traffic congestion across Vientiane Capital has worsened due to a combination of malfunctioning traffic
Party and Government Highlight Media’s Strategic Role in National Development
Vientiane: The Party and Government have reaffirmed the strategic role of the media as a
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
MRC-US partnership further strengthened to support river exchanges, Mekong data sharing
The United States Department of State has awarded the Mekong
COVID-19 cases reach 108,782 in Laos
The number of COVID-19 cases in Laos has reached 108,782 as of Wednesday with over 1,040 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours, according
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 asks Thailand to accept vaccinated workers without quarantine
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Vientiane bans large gatherings, parties during New Year celebration
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 combating cross-border crime.
According to Lao N…
Lao PDR’s Resilience Amid Oil Shock: Policy Reforms and Economic Stability
Vientiane: Lao PDR has shown greater resilience to the global oil shock triggered by the Middle East conflict in 2026, supported by sustained policy adjustments that helped lower inflation, stabilize the kip, rebuild foreign reserves, and improve debt…
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
Laos Becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner
Shanghai: The agreement was signed at the SCO Secretariat by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, marking a
First Extraordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly to Convene on July 6-10
Vientiane: At a press conference on July 2, Bounchan Sivongphan, Member of the Party Central Committee, member of the National Assembly Standing Committee and Head
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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World Bank Predicts 3.8% Growth for Laos in 2026 Amid Global Challenges
Vientiane: The World Bank has projected that the Lao economy will grow by 3.8 percent in 2026, warning those recent macroeconomic improvements remain fragile amid renewed global uncertainty and rising oil prices.
According to Lao News Agency, the Jun…
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
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-…
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…
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
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
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
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