- President urges media to uphold truth, professionalism, public trust
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith has urged the media to strengthen professionalism, integrity and continuous learning to deliver high-quality journalism, and combat misleading information and falsehoods.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the first National Media Congress on Wednesday, the President said journalists must adapt to rapidly changing technologies while remaining firmly committed to truth, ethics and the public interest......More>>>
- Japan grants US$ 2.3million for JDS scholarship programme
A Grant Agreement for the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was signed on July 15 at the Ministry of Finance, with a grant amount of JPY 378 million (approximately US$2.3 million). The signing of the Grant Agreement marks the start of the JDS scholarship programme and reaffirms the shared commitment of Laos and Japan to strengthening human resource development as a cornerstone of their long-term bilateral cooperation.........More>>>
- Lao, Vietnamese forestry institutes deepen cooperation
The Lao National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) and the Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a framework for long-term collaboration in forestry.
The agreement aims to expand cooperation in forestry research, technology transfer, and sustainable forest development. Laos and Vietnam share a long history of cooperation in the forestry sector. The partnership has included knowledge-sharing on large-timber plantations and agroforestry systems, as well as joint capacity-building programmes for researchers, local communities, and small forest owners...........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 between 2014 and 2019. More than a family memoir, the book recounts an extraordinary journey from a humble childhood in a remote village in Huaphan province to the highest office in the Lao PDR...........More>>>
|
|
|
| Subscription only |
|
- New health, education initiatives launched in northern provinces
Remote communities in northern Laos are receiving a boost in healthcare and education, following a six-day mission by Australian Ambassador Megan Jones to observe the impact of joint development programmes......More>>>
- Earnings exceed targets at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and dry port in Savannakhet
The 2nd Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and the Savannakhet Dry Port, a key logistics and cross-border trade corridor linking Savannakhet province in Laos with Mukdahan province in Thailand, recorded strong performance in the first six months of this year, surpassing revenue collection targets despite ongoing economic issues........More>>>
- Public security minister urges Bolikhamxay police to beef up crackdown on crime
The Minister of Public Security has instructed police in Bolikhamxay province to intensify efforts to eradicate social ills, strengthen public security and crack down on cybercrime and drug trafficking, while praising the force for its achievements in the first half of this year.........More>>>
- Khammuan residents cope with aftermath of flooding
Efforts are underway in Khammuan province to assist numerous familes struggling to cope with flooding in Khounkham district. Secretary of the Khammuan Provincial Party Committee, Mr Xayxana Khotphouthone, and his staff visited the district on Tuesday to assess conditions and evaluate the assistance that must be provided, according to a report in the Khammuan News. ........More>>>
- Railway police ensure safety on 1,142train journeys
The railway police kept passengers safe on1,142 train journeys on the Laos-China and Laos-Thailand railways during the first six months of this year, strengthening both security and public confidence in rail travel......More>>>
|
|
|
|
| Subscription only |
Subscription only |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Subscription only |
|
|
Building a stronger future for Lao media in the digital age
In a world where information travels faster than the wind, truth is sometimes overshadowed by an overwhelming flow of facts and figures.
Artificial intelligence (AI), social media and digital platforms have transformed the way people receive and understand news. Alongside new opportunities, they have also brought challenges that media organisations around the world must confront.......More>>>
|
|
|
|
| Subscription only |
Photo Scenes |
Khonphapheng: Where the mighty Mekong meets legend
Standing beside Khonphapheng waterfall is an experience that stays with you long after you leave. The deafening roar of the Mekong river, the cool mist rising from the crashing rapids, and the endless rush....More >>>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Subscription only |
Subscription only |
What changes should the media make to bolster public appeal?
As audiences increasingly turn to digital platforms for instant news and information, the media is under growing pressure to remain credible and accessible. While the industry suffers from a meagre budget, ageing equipment, shortage of skilled.... More >>>
|
Ministry celebrates 60th Lao National Sports Day
The Ministry of Education and Sports on Monday organised various activities in Vientiane to mark the 60th National Physical Sports Day on July 13, which was also the 117th anniversary of the birth of esteemed former President Souphanouvong.........More >>>
|
|
|
|
|
