- Laos calls for people-centred development approach at UN meeting
The government’s top priorities are poverty eradication, job creation, and improvement of education and public health services, especially for women, children, people with disabilities, and communities in remote and rural areas. This was the message from Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith when addressing the Second World Summit for Social Development, which took place in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6. He noted that the poverty rate had decreased significantly from 46 percent in 1993 to 16.87 percent in 2023, demonstrating the government’s continued commitment to improving the well-being of the Lao people. The Deputy Prime Minister said social development is a top priority of the government, as reflected in efforts to promote inclusive growth and improve the living conditions of all citizens. Mr Saleumxay also underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation with development partners, the private sector, and international organisations through mechanisms such as the United Nations Roundtable meeting, to ensure that social development initiatives remain relevant and responsive to current global and national contexts......More>>>
- Australia gives US$1.71 million to boost Mekong monitoring
Australia has provided US$1.71 million to the Mekong River Commission to improve river monitoring and water management across Laos and the Mekong region. The funding was formalised on November 5 at the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane during a ceremony supporting the Environment and River Profile Survey.
The programme helps the commission monitor river conditions, forecast changes, and assess the basin’s health, according to an MRC media release.
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Linkham Douangsavanh, attended the event and witnessed the launch of a new Digital Twin platform......More>>>
- Vice President pays respects to Thailand’s Queen Mother
Vice President Pany Yathotou represented Laos in attending a wreath-laying ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother in Bangkok on November 5. She attended the event on behalf of President Thongloun Sisoulith, the Lao government and people, to honour the late Queen Mother, who passed away on October 24 at the age of 93. The ceremony took place at the Royal Hall of Dusit Maha Prasat, where Her Majesty’s remains lie in state. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, representing His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Rama X, welcomed the Lao delegation.........More>>>
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- NA prepares agenda for final session of 9th Legislature
Lawmakers are working to finalise reports and strengthen shared understanding ahead of the 10th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly’s 9th Legislature, scheduled for November 10-21.
A three-day meeting to prepare the agenda for the upcoming Ordinary Session kicked off in Vientiane on Thursday, attended by officials from ministries and relevant organisations.........More>>>
- Korea-Laos friendship night celebrates partnership, alumni networks
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Laos, together with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Laos, hosted the “2025 Korea-Laos Friendship Night” on November 4 in Vientiane. The event was attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Laos, Jung Yung-soo; Country Director of KOICA Laos, Mr Oh Sung-soo; and Country Representative of the KOFIH Laos Office........More>>>
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Funding shortfall threatens Laos’ hard-won health gains, experts warn
Laos risks reversing years of progress in child health and immunisation unless new domestic financing measures are secured to replace declining international support, experts warned at a national workshop held recently in Vangvieng.......More>>>
- Podcast contest amplifies youth voices against child marriage
As global efforts intensify to end child marriage, Laos remains among the countries with the highest rates in the region........More>>>
- Major road upgrade planned in Bolikhamxay
Bolikhamxay authorities have authorised two companies to carry out the groundwork for Phase II of the Rehabilitation and Improvement of National Road No. 21, according to Social and Economic News. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) initiating a survey prior to the start of works was signed in Pakxan district on Tuesday, involving officials from provincial departments, company executives, and other stakeholders. .......More>>>
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