Government Targets 100,000 Households to Escape Poverty Within Three Years
Vientiane: The Lao government has set an ambitious target of lifting more than 100,000 households out of poverty over the next three years under its
Public Works Ministry Focuses on Road Upgrades and Water Supply Efforts
Vientiane: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced its commitment to prioritizing
Health Ministry Prioritizes Rural Healthcare, Clean Water and Sanitation
Vientiane: The Ministry of Health will prioritize improving healthcare services, expanding access to clean water
First National Media Conference to Chart New Direction for Laos’ Media Development
Vientiane: The First National Media Conference, scheduled for July 13-15, marks a historic milestone for
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
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Laos asks Thailand to accept vaccinated workers without quarantine
The Lao government has asked its Thai counterpart to allow
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
Phongsavanh Group donates six ambulances supporting Covid-19 fight
The Phongsavanh Group Co., Ltd has donated six ambulances worth over US$294,000 to the Lao government to support its anti-Covid-19 efforts.The handover ceremony was
Laos logs 962 new Covid-19 cases, 14 new fatalities
Russian government helps reform Laos’ healthcare system
Laos records 1,272 new Covid-19 cases, five more deaths
Vientiane bans large gatherings, parties during New Year celebration
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…
Laos Honors Outgoing Malaysian Ambassador for Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Vientiane: The Lao government has honored outgoing Malaysian Ambassador Eddy Iwan Bin Mahmud for his contributions to strengthening the long-standing friendship and expanding cooperation between Laos and Malaysia during his diplomatic mission.
Accord…
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,
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
Laos Honors Outgoing Malaysian Ambassador for Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Vientiane: The Lao government has honored outgoing Malaysian Ambassador Eddy Iwan Bin Mahmud for his contributions to strengthening the long-standing friendship and expanding cooperation between
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
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US Senate Rejects Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Businesses
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