- Party begins drive to fulfil goals endorsed at 12th Congress
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, on Wednesday led a national meeting to translate the resolutions adopted by the Party’s 12th National Congress into concrete action. The meeting, which took place at the National Convention Centre, was attended by members of the Politburo, Party Central Secretariat, Party committees, and senior cadres from across Laos...........More>>>
- Laos to tackle urban flooding through US$6.5 million wetland restoration schemeLaos is strengthening urban climate resilience through the implementation of a US$6.5 million nature-based solutions project aimed at restoring degraded wetlands and reducing flood risks in Vientiane.
Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, the initiative—known as the NATURA Project—also seeks to create sustainable livelihood opportunities through wetland restoration while promoting long-term climate adaptation.
Officially titled “The Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Adaption (NATURA) Project”, the venture is being rolled out by the Department of Housing and Urban Planning under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).........More>>>
- Laos-China Railway drives trade, tourism growth in 2026
The Laos-China Railway continues to play a pivotal role in Laos’ economic development, with both freight and passenger transport expanding steadily in 2026.
Government officials and business operators describe the railway as an economic lifeline, strengthening the country’s regional and global market links.
Exporters in Vientiane and several northern provinces report that agricultural products, processed goods, and other products are now reaching Chinese markets more efficiently than ever before......More>>>
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- Minister calls for stronger environmental oversight
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Linkham Douangsavanh, has called for more decisive action to strengthen environmental management and protect the country’s green spaces and natural resources........More>>>
- Laos to accelerate climate resilient health action by 2030
As climate change intensifies heatwaves, floods and disease outbreaks across Laos, the health sector is stepping up its response with more resilient measures. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and development partners......More>>>
- Lao, Thai air forces pledge to strengthen cooperation
Personnel from the Lao and Thai air forces gathered for the 10th Lao-Thai Bilateral Air Force Technical Meeting in Vientiane on Tuesday, in a bid to strengthen relations and cooperation to create a “Sky of Peace”..........More>>>
- State assumes ownership of property confiscated during Attapeu court cases
The Attapeu Provincial Department of Justice has transferred a substantial number of confiscated items to the Attapeu Provincial Department of Finance following court-ordered property seizures carried out during the first nine months of 2025.........More>>>
- Laos advances clean energy transition
The Energy Transition Council convened a meeting on Tuesday, calling for an acceleration in the shift towards greater production and use of clean energy........More>>>
- Changeable weather, air pollution in the mix over coming week
Unsettled weather conditions are forecast from February 23 through March as Laos transitions from winter to summer, bringing rising temperatures, scattered rain showers and occasional strong winds........More>>> |
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What can we do to mitigate the effects of storms?
With the hot season well and truly upon us, we can export more storms, which bring thunder and lightning, strong winds and torrential rain. Sometimes these storms can cause extensive damage. Vientiane Times sought...... More >>>
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Lao League edges up in AFC rankings
The Lao Premier League has made a marginal gain in the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) club competitions ranking, though the shift has yet to yield additional opportunities for domestic clubs on the continental stage.
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