- Commerce ministry sets priorities for remainder of 2026
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has identified its main objectives for the remainder of this year, citing the translation of policies into action, addressing economic challenges, and strengthening Party-building and personnel development. These goals were endorsed during the 3rd Plenary Meeting of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce held in Vientiane on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Central Party Committee member, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Malaithong Kommasith and brought together members of the Standing Committee, the ministry’s Party Committee, and secretaries of grassroots Party organisations........More>>>
- Agriculture ministry to replenish fish stocks in rivers, lakes
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is set to add 72 million fish fingerlings to rivers, lakes and wetlands across the country as part of this year’s National Fish Releasing and Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Day on July 13. The addition of more fish aims to restore aquatic biodiversity and support sustainable management of the nation’s rich freshwater resources.
The nationwide campaign is being coordinated by the ministry’s Department of Livestock and Fisheries, with fish fingerlings supplied by 53 state-owned fish breeding stations, 163 private hatcheries, and 111 family-operated breeding units. Director General of the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Mr Bouahong Khamha, said the department is working with provincial livestock and fisheries authorities, Vientiane, and international partners to ensure the success of the annual conservation initiative.........More>>>
- Party leaders hear five-year state inspection report, chart path for next five years
Senior Party and State leaders gathered at the 5th National Conference on Inspection Work in Vientiane on Wednesday to review the past five-year inspection results and define priorities to 2030. The main goals over the next five years will be to strengthen oversight and intensify the fight against corruption, bureaucracy, and wastefulness. According to an online Vientiane Mai report, the two-day national conference taking place on July 1-2 is presided over by Politburo member and Standing Member of the Party Central Committee......More>>>
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- Japan Foundation backs Japanese language training for Lao teachers
The Japan Foundation is working to improve Japanese language education in Laos by supporting a workshop titled “Intensive Japanese Language Course and Instructional Approaches for Training Japanese Teachers”, attended by teachers at secondary schools in Vientiane.......More>>>
- Solidarity helps build new roads in Champasak
In a show of community spirit, Champasak authorities are working with local officials and the residents of 10 districts to resurface and build new concrete roads, aiming to spur development across the province by easing travel and the transport of goods.......More>>>
- 17.4 tonnes of impounded drugs go up in flames in Bokeo
Bokeo authorities last week set fire to 17,395 kilograms of drugs seized in raids and transport interceptions, highlighting the government’s continued efforts to combat the drug trade and prevent drug dependency......More>>>
- India, Mekong Commission partner to boost water security
The Indian government and the Mekong River Commission on Tuesday signed a five-year partnership agreement to strengthen water security and climate resilience as the Mekong region faces growing flood, drought and climate risks........More>>>
- Health ministry advances plans for disability-inclusive healthcare
The Ministry of Health’s Department of Healthcare and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Centre of Medical Rehabilitation, has taken a significant step towards strengthening rehabilitation services in Laos by convening a two-day national workshop to draft the National Rehabilitation Strategy for 2026-2035...........More>>>
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Bank of the Lao PDR reports US$545 million trade surplus in Q1 2026
Laos recorded a merchandise trade surplus of US$545.58 million in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong export performance despite rising import pressures linked to higher energy and commodity prices, according to the Bank of the Lao PDR’s latest Quarterly Currency Statistics Report. The trade surplus increased by 65.03 percent over the previous quarter, but marked a decline of 20.65 percent year-on-year, reflecting higher import costs, particularly in the energy sector, amid global market volatility and geopolitical tensions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Total merchandise imports amounted to more than US$2.872 billion, up 3.8 percent quarter-on-quarter and 20.6 percent year-on-year, reflecting a structurally higher import base. Import growth was mainly driven by fuel and other oil products, gold bars and other precious metals, electrical equipment, consumer goods, and vehicles. .......More>>>
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Pakse contestant ready for Mister Universe Laos 2026
As a contestant in the Mister Universe Laos 2026 representing his hometown of Pakse city in Champasak province, Vannakone Soutthavilay (also known as Agoi), aged 28, is ready to prove that discipline, perseverance........More >>>
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30 Years, One column, Millions of opinions
For three decades (1996-2026), Streetwise has been more than just the most widely read column in the Vientiane Times. It has served as a platform for the voices of the people and the newspaper’s readers, a mirror ..... More >>>
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