- Laos, The Asia Foundation partner to strengthen environmental and social impact assessments
The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and The Asia Foundation (TAF) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthen the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) review process in relation to infrastructure development in Laos..........More>>>
- Australia, partners boost food and alcohol safety in Laos
Food safety and alcohol surveillance in Laos is set to be strengthened thanks to grant support from the Australian government worth A$1.5 million (US$967,227)........More>>>
- Central bank cuts policy interest rate to support economic stability
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has reduced its base policy interest rate for the Lao kip by 0.5 percentage points to 8 percent per annum, as part of efforts to maintain monetary stability amid ongoing external and domestic economic challenges........More>>>
- Govt launches US$37.85m project to tackle pollution, improve waste management
The government has launched a US$37.85 million initiative to strengthen pollution control and modernise waste management in Vientiane, aiming for cleaner and more sustainable urban development.....More>>>
- Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026
At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world......More>>>
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- EDL charts 2026 course to power green growth agenda
Powering its ambition to become the “Battery of Southeast Asia”, Electricité du Laos (EDL) has outlined a bold plan of work for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to building a sustainable, stable, and environmentally friendly power sector........More>>>
- Turkish doctors give boost to care of newborns in Laos
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has donated modern medical equipment to the Newborn Unit at Salavan Provincial Hospital..........More>>>
- Health ministry reviews progress on path to hospital autonomy
The Ministry of Health is making headway in its plans for hospitals to manage and finance themselves independently of government support, with pilot hospitals reporting improved management, and autonomy at central hospitals set for official approval in 2026.......More>>>
- Luang Prabang named Asia’s third-best cultural destination
The World Heritage town of Luang Prabang has been ranked the third best cultural tourist destination in Asia by the Times of India in its latest list of Asia’s Cultural Gems, marking another international accolade for Lao tourism........More>>>
- Public works minister calls for urgent increase in water supply
Water treatment plants in Vientiane are unable to produce enough water for daily use by the city’s inhabitants, with production capacity currently standing at 370,000 cubic metres per day......More>>>
- German funding agency monitors progress of development in Huaphan
A delegation from the KfW Development Bank visited Add district in Huaphan province last week to monitor the progress of Phase 4 of the Rural Development Project, funded through grants from the people and Government of Germany......More>>>
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