-Thousands pay final tribute to NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane at state funeral
Thousands of mourners, including senior Party and government leaders, foreign dignitaries, diplomatic representatives, families of former Party and government leaders and members of the public, gathered in Vientiane on Wednesday to pay their final respects to National Assembly President Mr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who died last Saturday.........More>>>
-PM calls for skills, simpler rules to spur investment
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has stressed the need for more skilled workers, simpler investment procedures, and stronger trade links to support private investment and economic growth in Laos. He cited these priorities when addressing the National Conference on Investment Promotion and Management, held in Vientiane on August 11-12, where he outlined key measures to make the investment environment more efficient and competitive......More>>>
-Govt, WWF-Laos launch climate adaptive river basins project in Xayabouly
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, together with WWF-Laos, on Tuesday officially launched the Climate Adaptive River Basins of Xayabouly province (CARBS) project. The six-year project, running from 2026-2031 and funded by the Global Environment.......More>>>
- Voice of the nation: celebrating 76 years of mass media and publishing
Looking back over the past 76 years, the story of journalism in Laos is deeply woven into the history of our country. Back in 1950, during the difficult years of the struggle for national liberation, reporters and other media personnel operated under extremely difficult conditions. With simple tools, hand-operated presses, and immense personal........More>>>
-Neurologists strengthen skills to improve care for children in Laos
Laos is working to strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders in children as a shortage of specialists and limited diagnostic capacity continue to pose challenges to paediatric healthcare...........More>>>
-Flash floods cause devastation in Luang Namtha
Flash floods have swept through several villages in Luang Namtha province, with five houses in Thongom subdistrict of Luang Namtha district being washed away. Deputy Secretary of the Luang Namtha Provincial Party Committee, Mr Onchan Khamphavong, and his staff visited Namdy and Papoua villages in Luang Namtha district on Tuesday to provide assistance to families whose houses had been inundated, the Pasaxon newspaper reported.......More>>>
-Flood warning issued as rivers rise
People living along the Mekong River in Khammuan and Champasak provinces have been warned to stay alert as water levels continue to rise. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued the warning as part of its latest daily monitoring of river levels......More>>>
-Laos marks 16 years of Convention on Cluster Munitions
The National Regulatory Authority for the UXO/Mine Action Sector in Laos (NRA) has marked the 16th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, reaffirming Laos’ commitment to addressing the long-term threat posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO).........More>>>
- EDL steps up solar power drive to ease electricity shortages
Électricité du Laos (EDL) plans to build more solar farms and strengthen the electricity transmission and supply system during the remaining months of 2026 in a bid to address electricity shortages and improve supply reliability......More>>>
PM urges young business leaders to be driving force for economic growth
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has outlined priorities for Laos’ young business operators, calling for stronger public-private partnerships, more investment, greater use of digital systems, and stronger international ............More>>>
Tam style café in Vientiane: fresh flavours, great value
If you’re searching for a restaurant that combines authentic Lao flavours, a comfortable atmosphere, and excellent value for money, the Tam style café, formally named........More>>>
