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8 January 2026


- 12th National Party Congress elects Party Central Committee members
More than 800 delegates attending the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on Wednesday exercised their democratic right by electing members of the Party Central Committee to lead the country over the next five years, from 2026 to 2030...........More>>>

- Education ministry vows to build a better-qualified workforce
The Ministry of Education and Sports has reaffirmed its intention to train up young people so they are better equipped to contribute to national development and meet the needs of today’s job market. .........More>>>

- Govt outlines plan to improve workers’ skills, create more jobs
The government has announced a five-year strategy aimed at strengthening workforce skills and expanding employment opportunities both domestically and overseas. The plan was outlined in a report presented on Tuesday by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to the National Party Congress.....More>>>

- Laos-China Green Agriculture and Industry Cooperation Exhibition hailed a great success
The Laos-China Green Agriculture and Industry Cooperation Exhibition 2025, together with the Laos-China Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, drew a large number of participants when it kicked off in Vientiane on December 22...........More>>>

- Laos-China Youth Entrepreneurship Competition 2025 successfully held in VientianeThe Laos-China Youth Entrepreneurship Competition Vientiane 2025 was recently held successfully in the Lao capital.........More>>>


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- Party splits local political, administrative roles
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party will separate Party leadership from state administration at the local level, to improve governance and strengthen accountability, according to a report presented at the Party’s 12th National Congress.........More>>>

- Party vows tougher action on corruption
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has pledged sweeping reforms to reduce bureaucracy and address corruption, strengthen discipline, and open up official conduct to public scrutiny.........More>>>

- PM highlights progress in national security, acknowledges ongoing challenges 
Party and state leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding national stability and public order, reporting steady progress in national defence and public security while acknowledging persistent challenges linked to drugs and other social issues...........More>>>

- Infrastructure development gets special mention at National Party Congress              
The government has underscored successes in the development of transport and logistics infrastructure over the past five years, citing the construction of railways, ports and bridges as key achievements under the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan........More>>>

- Living standards on the rise in Champasak villages
Officials in Champasak province are working to improve local living standards, with Phonthong being one such district where development is underway in a bid to meet set goals. .....More>>>


 
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Champasak provides low-interest loans to boost SMEs
Champasak authorities are opening up low-interest credit and market access to help small and medium enterprises survive tough economic conditions and compete........ More >>>

Tub Hawj crowned Mister Hmong Laos 2026
Mr Tub Hawj (Toula Her), a charismatic and talented young man from Vientiane, has achieved the prestigious milestone of being crowned Mister Hmong Laos 2026. .......... More >>>

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PM highlights five years of growth, sets priorities for next development phase
Over the past five years under Party leadership, the government has sought to revitalise and stabilise the economy through coordinated measures aimed at expanding production and services. .........More>>>

Civil aviation soars and aims to go higher in 2026
(China Daily/ANN) --China has emerged as the world’s largest air travel market, with more than 500 million people having traveled by air by the end of last year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.......... .More >>>

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What outcomes do you hope to see from the Party Congress that will give the country a prosperous future?
The ongoing National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party serves as the nation’s political compass for the next five years. The Party’s role ....... More >>>

Lao boccia players eye historic medal at ASEAN Para Games
The Lao Disabled Persons Boccia Federation is setting its sights on a historic breakthrough as it prepares to field a four-member squad for the upcoming 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand this month...  ........More >>>

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Exploring Guangxi’s must-sees: where songs, silk and villages tell their stories
From mountain chants echoing across valleys to silk threads travelling from rural workshops to global fashion houses,  ...More >>>


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