- Govt moves to amend Civil Aviation Law to improve safety
The government is seeking to strengthen civil aviation safety oversight and modernise sector management through amendments to the Law on Civil Aviation, .......More>>>
- Laos eyes stronger Vat Phou management, regional tourism links
Laos plans to strengthen management of the Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site and expand regional tourism links, with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism .......More>>>
- Laos seeks higher age limit, married couples’ quota for farm workers in Korea
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is looking to raise the age limit for Lao farm workers employed in the Republic of Korea and to introduce a quota for married couples wishing to work together........More>>>
- Lao Art Week 2026 celebrates creativity, cultural heritage across four provincesLao Art Week 2026 has opened in Vientiane, bringing together artists, cultural practitioners and communities to celebrate Lao creativity, preserve cultural heritage and promote the country’s growing creative industries.....More>>>
- Joint Op-ed to mark International Day against the Death Penalty in Laos
Every year on October 10, the international community marks World Day Against the Death Penalty. It is a moment of reflection on the meaning of justice, on the value ......More>>>
- Three companies join forces to develop “Sanae Lao” restaurant brand
Three companies have joined forces to develop the “Sanae Lao” restaurant brand, aiming to present traditional Lao cuisine in a modern style and introduce it to a wider audience......More>>>
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- Laos’ poverty rate at 14.7 percent as country marks Poverty Eradication Day
Some 14.7 percent of households in Laos live in poverty, highlighting persistent challenges in food security, nutrition and livelihoods as the country marks World Food Day, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and National Poverty Eradication Week.......More>>>
- New one-way traffic route on Pangkham Road
Traffic police have been stationed alongPangkham Road in Chanthabouly district, Vientiane, to guide motorists and ensure compliance with the one-way traffic change, which has been introduced to improve vehicle flow and road safety.........More>>>
- 39 Thai nationals deported over alleged cybercrime
Lao authorities have handed over 39 Thai nationals suspected of involvement in online scams and the operation of online gambling sites to Thai police, following their arrest and detention in Vientiane........More>>>
- Australia, Japan help flood-hit schools in northern Laos
More than 40 educational institutions in Luang Namtha and Oudomxay provinces were affected by flash floods in late August, damaging textbooks, classroom equipment and school facilities, prompting Australia and Japan to provide learning materials to help children continue their education........More>>>
- Excitement mounts as Vientiane Boat Racing Festival nears
Vientiane’s annual Boat Racing Festival will combine longboat races, Buddhist ceremonies, cultural events and a bustling street market, creating a colourful mix of local traditions while also promoting tourism and trade........More>>>
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Hunger is not inevitable. The world already possesses many of capacity, tools, technologies and knowledge needed to ensure food security for all. Yet in 2025, 645 million people still faced hunger, while about one in three people worldwide could not afford a healthy diet........... More >>>
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