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6 October 2026

- NA elects new PM, Assembly President, sets national agenda
The 2nd Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (NA)’s 10th legislature opened on Monday, with lawmakers electing a new prime minister and NA president and preparing to make decisions concerning issues of national importance........More>>>

- Tougher measures needed to meet 2026 growth target, NA says
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has called for stronger measures to spur economic growth and meet the 5.5 percent target for 2026, with growth currently projected at just 5.1 percent........More>>>

- Vietnamese Prime Minister to visit Laos to strengthen bilateral ties
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will pay an official visit to Laos during October 8-9 at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs......More>>>

- Laos-China railway boosts Laos’ role as regional connectivity hub
More than 73 million passengers and over 54 million tonnes of cargo have been transported via the Laos-China Railway since it began operations, highlighting the growing role of the railway in transforming Laos into a regional land link.......More>>>

- Police seize 521kg of crystal meth at Luang Prabang airport
Police in Luang Prabang province have seized 521 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine that was allegedly about to be transported out of Laos aboard a private aircraft, with 13 people detained in connection with the case......More>>>


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- Laos repatriates 118 Chinese suspects after arrest for cybercrime offences
Lao authorities have handed over 118 Chinese suspects to law enforcement officials from the People’s Republic of China following an operation targeting cybercrime and illegal entryinto Laos......More>>>

- Green journalism contest promotes quality environmental reporting
The Lao Journalists’ Association and CARE International in Laos have recognised journalists and media content producers for their work in promoting public awareness of environmental and sustainable development issues........More>>>

- Laos strengthens tour guide workforce to support tourism growth
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has presented certificates to 65 trainees who completed the 34th National Tour Guide Training Programme, which was provided to improve the quality and professionalism of tourism personnel...........More>>>

- Improved weed management boosts rice farmers’ returns
Adopting Integrated Weed Management (IWM) methods, such as mungbean intercropping combined with certified seeds and mechanical direct seeders, can reduce weed pressure and boost net farmer profits by 40 to 55 percent compared to traditional methods.......More>>>

- Pakse gears up for Ork Phansa, boat race festival
Pakse city in Champasak province is preparing for a colourful 10-day celebration of Ork Phansa, marking the end of the three-month Buddhist Lent, with cultural performances, sports contests, a street fair and boat races, scheduled from October 19-28.....More>>>
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ASEAN women’s business forum boosts support for female entrepreneurs
The ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) has called for stronger regional cooperation to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs, improve access.......More>>>

What lessons would a nation’s leader choose to leave for future generations?
In Letters to My Grandchildren, President Thongloun Sisoulith opens a window into his life through a collection of heartfelt letters written during official journeys abroad ......More >>>
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A second ‘Teachers’ Day’ in Xayabouly
I thought I had already celebrated Teachers’Day for the year, in India, which is celebrated on September 5, every year. Last October, while travelling through Laos, I found myself being invited to another Teachers’ Day celebration — this time in the town of Xayabouly.   ........More>>>

UN official highlights GDI’s role in advancing sustainable development
UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) -- Five years after China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI), its focus is shifting increasingly towards practical cooperation that addresses the priorities of developing countries, a senior UN official has said........More >>>
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Where the train meets the night: a different side of Hanoi
People stood along the narrow railway, phones and cameras ready, their eyes fixed along the narrow railway track. Café......More >>>

President Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the National Assembly Dr Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, and current and past National Assembly members ....More>>>

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How can we stay one step ahead of online scammers?
Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are burgeoning across Laos. From January to mid-June 2026, authorities dismantled 20 fraudulent ......... More >>>

Laos wins only bronze medal at Asian Games
With the conclusion of the 20th Asian Games in Japan on October 4, Laos has won one bronze medal at the event and fallen far short of its target........More>>>

 
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