- Lao Women’s Union, The Asia Foundation boost women’s role in peace, securityThe Lao Women’s Union (LWU) and The Asia Foundation (TAF) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with the official launch of a new project aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in peace and security at both community and regional levels.
The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the project “Strengthening the Lao Women’s Union in Amplifying the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security”, funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.......More>>>
- Lao Bullion Bank, JBMA link Laos’ gold market to global bullion trade
The Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA) to support the development of Laos’ gold market and strengthen links with international bullion trading.......More>>>
- Education ministry signs US$1.35m package to raise standards at secondary schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Education Development Fund (EDF-Lao), has entered into an agreement that will see US$1.3 million spent on improvements to education in four southern provinces.
The agreement was signed last month and will be carried out under Phase 4 of the programme.
The project targets the provinces of Khammuan, Savannakhet, Xekong and Salavan, aiming to strengthen education quality and expand learning opportunities in these areas. The funds will be used to support key education initiatives, particularly at the secondary school level......More>>>
- The joys of cycling in Xayabouly
While visiting Laos recently, I realised certain places in the country were best discovered by cab while others could be easily covered on foot. Xayabouly, however was different and revealed itself most generously from the saddle of a bicycle. In this quiet provincial capital of western Laos, shaped by geography, temperament and tradition, .....More>>>
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2025 tax earnings exceed plan, higher target set for 2026
The government earned more income from taxes than planned in 2025, prompting the tax department to set a significantly higher target for 2026.
Director General of the Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance, Mr Phoukhao Vannavongxay, said the amount of revenue collected in 2025 exceeded expectations.
The department was recommended to amass 18,500 billion kip but collected 22,852 billion kip, surpassing the target figure by 23.53 percent.
This was also an increase of 26.51 percent compared to 2024, with an additional 4,789 billion kip being garnered.
The Tax Department reviewed its 2025 performance and plans for 2026 at a meeting held on January 15, chaired by Minister of Finance Mr Santiphab Phomvihane.
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Dias Paragon to star in ‘Love Takes Time’ music video
Behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming music video “Love Takes Time” (Hak Tong Sai Vela) by Lao artist Aluna Thavonsouk has been unveiled, offering fans an early look at the production ahead of its release........... More >>>
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