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9 January 2026


- The 12th National Party Congress re-elects Party Secretary General Thongloun Sisoulith for a second term
The 12th Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on Thursday re-elected comrade Thongloun Sisoulith as Party Secretary General for a second term, and elected 13 members of the Politburo - the Party’s top decision-making body - for the five-year term from 2026-2030............More>>>

- Transport ministry forges ahead with rail expansion
The government will undertake a feasibility study on the construction of a railway between Vientiane and Pakse city, while also planning to build a rail link between Laos and Vietnam.
The two projects are part of government efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth. The plans were outlined by Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr Leklay Sivilay at the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on Wednesday.
Mr Leklay said construction of the Laos-Vietnam railway is expected to begin sometime early this year, running from Khammuan province to the Vietnamese border..........More>>>

- Laos-China snack cooking competition hailed a great success
The Laos-China Snack Cooking Competition, which took place in Vientiane last month, attracted lots of enthusiastic participants and public interest.
The event was organised as part of the Laos-China Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, aiming to encourage creativity, innovation, and business potential among young participants while promoting cultural exchange between Laos and China.
The competition attracted a number of contestants, who showcased a wide variety of snacks highlighting the rich diversity of local food culture. Participants presented pre-prepared snacks and also gave live cooking demonstrations on stage, allowing judges and the audience to experience the cooking processes firsthand.........More>>>


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- Luang Prabang police allege arson in fire that damaged 8 houses
Luang Prabang provincial police issued a statement on Wednesday saying that evidence pointed to arson in the case of a blaze that spread through eight houses in Vat That village, Luang Prabang city last weekend.........More>>>

- Kapok blossom festival to showcase delights of Bokeo
The annual Kapok Blossom Festival (Boun Dok Ngiew Ban) will take place in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Tonpheung district, Bokeo provincer..........More>>>

- Kasy-Nan road to fully reopen to traffic on January 31
Transport authorities have announced that National Highway No. 22, known as the Phou Kao Lak (9Km Mountain) road, running between Kasy district in Vientiane...........More>>>

- Vientiane SEZs attract US$6.7 billion in investment
The five Special Economic Zones in Vientiane have attracted more than US$6.7 billion in domestic and foreign investment, strengthening the city’s position as the economic and industrial heart of Laos........More>>>

- Laos spurs digitalisation to boost economy, regional links
The government will continue to adopt more forms of digital technology to strengthen regional economic links and Laos’ competitiveness, the Minister of Technology and Communications said in a speech to mark National Digital Day on January 10......More>>>

- Laos moves toward implementation of National Tiger Recovery Action Plan 2026-2035
The National Tiger Recovery Action Plan (NTRAP) 2026-2035 for Laos has recently been finalised, providing a long-term national framework to guide efforts towards the recovery of wild tigers in priority ecological landscapes across the country......More>>>

 
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Govt identifies key drivers of growth in 10th NSEDP
The government has identified administrative reform, human capital development, and fiscal discipline as key drivers of economic growth in its 10th five-year National....... More >>>

Bannasin Khaluesi crowned Miss Dok Khai Pa 2026
Ms Bannasin Khaluesi has been crowned Miss Dok Khai Pa 2026, proudly taking home the coveted title at a vibrant and well-attended beauty pageant held in Xamneua district of Houaphanh province........... More >>>

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Re-election of Party Secretary General  signals advance to sustainable prosperity
All Lao people nationwide extend their congratulations on the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
Lao people nationwide have expressed pride and confidence following Comrade.........More>>>

Vietnam briefs foreign diplomatic missions, int’l organisations on 14th National Party Congress
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee organised a briefing on the upcoming 14th National Party Congress for foreign diplomatic........... .More >>>

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Which critical issues must the government tackle to ensure Laos graduates from Least Developed Country status?
As Laos sets its sights on graduating from Least Developed Country status in 2026, this week’s National Party Congress...... More >>>

Luang Prabang hopeful of victory in PM’s Cup quarter-final
Luang Prabang EDL Football Club has high hopes of beating Xekong Police in the quarter-finals of the Prime Minister’s Cup, with the match taking place at the main stadium in Luang Prabang province........More >>>

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Exploring Guangxi’s must-sees: where songs, silk and villages tell their stories
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