- More than 4,000 volunteer teachers recruited as civil servants in 2025
More than 4,000 volunteer teachers were assigned civil servant status in 2025 as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the country’s chronic teacher shortage. Minister of Education and Sports, Associate Professor Dr Thongsalith Mangnomek......More>>>
- Laos launches Asia’s first hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak
Laos has taken a major step in upgrading its coffee industry with the launch of Asia’s first hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak province, a move expected to boost export value and support environmentally sustainable production.........More>>>
- Search for missing persons called off in Xaythany sinkhole tragedy
The government has announced the termination of search operations for four people still missing after a large sinkhole suddenly opened up in Thongmang village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, on January 3, citing safety risks and geological instability. ........More>>>
- 14th Vietnam Party Congress: strategic breakthroughs and national aspirations for growth
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), a momentous political event for the Party, the State, and the Vietnamese people, is taking place in Hanoi over seven days, from January 19-25, 2026. ........More>>>
- Laos offers condolences over deadly rail accident in Thailand
The government has expressed sincere condolences to Thailand following a train derailment in Nakhon Ratchasima Province in which numerous people were killed and injured. ........More>>>
- From Land-Locked to Land-Linked! BlueDot Announces Vision: Expanding to 100 Stations to Create the "Border to Border" Green Highway Across Laos
The grand opening of the Seno rest stop station in November 2025 was just the beginning! Today, BlueDot is proud to announce a bold vision that will permanently transform travel and logistics in Laos......More>>>
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- Singapore affirms support for Laos’ state auditors
Laos’ State Audit Organisation (SAO) will work with the Government of Singapore to improve the quality of state auditing in Laos..........More>>>
- Govt make strides in support for persons with disabilities
Labour officials in line of departments of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare have reviewed the work carried out by the National Committee for Disabled People and Elderly. ........More>>>
- Lao Party praises Vietnam’s 14th National Congress
The Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on Monday sent a congratulatory message to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), marking the event as a major political milestone for Vietnam’s Party, state and people.
In the message, the LPRP Central Committee conveyed warm congratulations and best wishes to the CPV, its entire membership and the brotherly Vietnamese people on the convening of the Congress.........More>>>
- Plans progress for upgrade of national highway in Xaysomboun
The government has announced the termination of search operations for four people still missing after a large sinkhole suddenly opened up in Thongmang village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, on January 3, citing safety risks and geological instability........More>>>
- Main road in Savannakhet is resurfaced to improve travel
A main road running through Savannakhet province is being resurfaced and upgraded in other ways to improve travel conditions and generally speed development in the area........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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Luang Prabang Music Festival to be held as scheduled
The Luang Prabang Music Festival is happening this time for real, with no postponements.
The highly anticipated event is set to return bigger and grander than ever, marking the first large-scale concert of its kind to be held in Luang Prabang province.......... More >>>
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