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12 February 2026


- UXO threat still haunts Laos, even after 30 years of munitions clearance
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, has called for stronger national and international action to speed up the removal of unexploded ordnance, to prevent more people being killed and injured........More>>>

- Over 4.7 million citizens to vote in national, provincial elections
A total of 4,764,384 citizens are eligible to vote for members of the 10th National Assembly and 5th Provincial People’s Councils at elections taking place across the country on February 22.........More>>>

- Southern Power Grid posts strong performance in 2025
Electricity access across southern Laos continued to expand in 2025, with coverage now extending to 98 percent of premises, while the Southern Power Grid Management Department strengthened system management and increased electricity exports.......More>>>

- Kasemrad International Hospital Vientiane backs LNCCI to strengthen private sector
Kasemrad International Hospital Vientiane, through its operating company Bangkok Chain International (Lao) Co., Ltd., has extended financial support to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) as part of efforts to strengthen private sector cooperation and promote national economic growth.......More>>>

- Lunch programme expanded to 100 primary schools in Savannakhet
A ceremony took place on Thursday at Phonmuang Primary School in Xepon district, Savannakhet province, to mark the handover of 100 primary schools in Xepon and Nong districts to the National School Meals Programme, strengthening efforts to improve child nutrition and education outcomes in remote areas of the province.......More>>>


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- Japan backs use of satellite imagery in Lao rice cultivation
Lao and Japanese agricultural experts have discussed the use of satellites in rice farming and the evaluation of rice harvests in Laos using space-based technologies.......More>>>

- Laos, UK step up green growth partnership
The Lao government and the United Kingdom have strengthened cooperation on climate and nature solutions through a high-level workshop held in Vientiane.........More>>>

- People’s Supreme Court pledges faster processing of cases
The People’s Supreme Court has set a new target for 2026, vowing to speed up the handling of cases and strengthen discipline among court officials, after resolving......More>>>

- Ancient bricks bearing Khmer script discovered in Xayabouly
Two bricks with inscriptions in Khmer script have been discovered on Done Hone island in Paklai district, Xayabouly province, with officials suggesting they may........More>>>

- Agriculture ministry, World Bank address bottlenecks in donor-funded projects
Senior government officials and World Bank representatives convened in Vientiane this week to address persistent challenges slowing the implementation of World Bank-funded projects in Laos.....More>>>

- Water shortage frustrates Xaysomboum villagers
Residents of Nammo village in Anouvong district, Xaysomboun province, are struggling to get enough water for their daily needs due to overuse of the local gravity-fed water supply......More>>>

- Luang Namtha police tackle drug abuse with counselling session for miscreantsLuang Namtha police last week delivered a lecture to 27 young people on the dangers of drug abuse, encouraging them to mend their ways and comply with the law after they were found to be using recreational drugs......More>>>

 
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Laos, UAE strengthen business ties at roundtable
Business leaders and government officials of Laos and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met recently to strengthen businessg.......... More >>>

Lao film “PHILO – For Love” set to premiere this year
A new Lao film titled “PHILO – For Love” is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide later this year, generating growing anticipation among movie fans. ...... More >>>

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Laos immigration goes digital
When I decided to visit Laos, I had never imagined that everyday traveler moments could echo the shift from paperwork to seamless travel. Arriving in Laos by the overnight train from Bangkok, I thought I would be greeted by the gentle sweep of the Mekong River, the serene silhouette of Vientiane’s. ..........More>>>

Top doctors relocate to Hanoi for housing support, higher wages
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- The Hanoi People’s Council has promulgated a resolution introducing new provisions to attract and retain talented individuals with a host of superior incentives, focusing primarily on sectors identified as essential for social security........More >>>

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What are your expectations from the new members of the National Assembly?
As citizens prepare to vote for members of the 10th National Assembly  and 5th Provincial People’s Councils this month, the air is thick with a mixture ......... More >>>

AFC gives nod to Pro Level coaching course in Laos
Lao football is set for a significant boost after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially authorised the Lao Football Federation to offer the prestigious.......More >>>

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Exploring Guangxi’s must-sees: where songs, silk and villages tell their stories
From mountain chants echoing across valleys to silk threads travelling from rural workshops to global fashion houses,  ...More >>>


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