- Party Congress to open Tuesday, set 5-year development direction, elect new leadership
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party will open its 12th National Congress on Tuesday to elect the new Party leadership and outline the country’s development direction over the next five years.
The congress will take place over three days from January 6-8, Politburo member and Head of the Congress Secretariat, Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune said at a press conference on Sunday. A total of 834 delegates, including 123 women, will attend the congress, representing 421,865 Party members across the country.
Delegates were elected from Party committees at the ministerial level, equivalent organisations and provinces, and represent a wide range of social backgrounds, ethnic groups, genders, and age groups. An additional 388 invited guests will also attend. Prof. Dr Kikeo said the congress is a major political and historical event for the Party and nation. Held once every five years, the congress will review achievements made in implementing the resolution adopted by the last congress and set the direction of development for the next five years........More>>>
- Inflation eases to 5.6 percent in December as food prices fall
Laos recorded an inflation rate of 5.6 percent in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Ministry of Finance’s Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB).
The year-on-year inflation rate represents continued moderation from earlier peaks in 2025. On a month-to-month basis, prices in general dipped by 0.3 percent compared to November, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and providing some relief for consumers........More>>>
- Party to highlight 2021–2025 achievements as it convenes 12th Congress
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) will convene its 12th National Congress on Tuesday, with one of the key agendas being to highlight achievements made over the past five years under the guidance of the current Party leadership. These accomplishments are outlined in the draft political report to be presented at the congress, which reviews progress in implementing the resolution of the 11th National Party Congress. The resolution set out the country’s development direction for the 2021–2025 period.......More>>>
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- Champasak stupa designated as local cultural heritage site
Sam Pang stupa, also known as the Sacred Stones, located in Soukhouma district, Champasak province, has been officially recognised as a local cultural heritage site. The announcement came during the annual Sam Pang Stupa Festival, which took place from January 1-3.......More>>>
- Fire ravages seven homes in LuangPrabang
Authorities are mobilising urgent assistance for residents of Vat That village in Luang Prabang city following a devastating fire that broke out in the early hours of Saturday............More>>>
- Government invests millions of dollars to develop Mekong River bank
The government has invested more than US$68 million to develop the Mekong river bank in Pakse city of Champasak province to boost development in the area.
Last week, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr Leklay Sivilay, and other officials surveyed stretch II of the Mekong river bank development project in Pakse..........More>>>
- Khammuan hails five-year economic gains as new provincial administration announced
Khammuan province posted solid economic gains over the past five years, raising average annual income per capita to 58.1 million kip and recording economic growth of 6.2 percent by the end of 2025.......More>>>
- Commerce ministry instructs online vendors to register their businesses
All online vendors in Laos must register their businesses starting on February 1, under new rules aimed at protecting consumers and strengthening regulation of the fast-growing e-commerce sector. ......More>>>
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Under the Party’s leadership: Economic growth and rising living standards
Lao people throughout the country eagerly await the 12th National Party Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, taking place from January 6-8.
Under the wise and dependable leadership of the Party, the Lao PDR has continued to enjoy political and social stability, paving the way for steady development.
Over recent years, the economy has grown progressively, and the living standards of the multiethnic Lao people have continuously improved.
During the 2021-2025 period, key sectors such as energy, agriculture, industry, tourism, information technology, logistics, and proved to be important drivers of sustainable economic growth.
Thanks to unprecedented development in these areas, total state revenue over the five-year period climbed to 251,910 billion kip, exceeding the National Assembly’s target figure by 16 percent—an encouraging achievement reflecting improved economic management and production capacity........More>>>
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Tourism breaks pre-pandemic records in 2025
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- In 2025, travel to Vietnam felt unhurried again. Long-haul visitors lingered, domestic travellers rediscovered familiar routes, and airports across the country quietly filled with the rhythms of movement returning to normal.
Vietnam’s tourism industry staged a decisive comeback in 2025, not only recovering from the shock of the pandemic but.........
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Luang Prabang to face Xekong in quarters of Lao PM’s Cup
Luang Prabang EDL Football Club are set to take on Xekong Police on home ground in the quarter-finals of the Prime Minister’s Cup, when the four matches will be played simultaneously in separate locations at 3pm on January 10.. ........More >>>
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