- Govt sets path for rural development, governance reform
The government’s first expanded cabinet meeting of 2026 has agreed in principle to adopt a draft National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty Reduction and a draft decree on the organisation and operations of sub-district administration committees, signalling a stronger focus on grassroots governance and improved living standards in rural areas......More>>>
- ASEAN, China voice support
for closer science and technology ties
Delegates from ASEAN member states and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties in science, technology and innovation, while attending the 13th ASEAN-China Joint Science, Technology and Innovation Committee meeting in Vientiane on June 24.......More>>>
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Laos seeks stronger Japanese investment partnership
The government has pledged closer cooperation with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), hoping to attract more Japanese investment and expand economic ties between the two countries.......More>>>
- Human resource developers join forces to build professional and academic excellence
Phongsavanh Group Co., Ltd., (PSVG), the Vientiane Skill Development Center and China’s Guangzhou Polytechnic University on June 17 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in human resource development and vocational training........More>>>
- ASEAN Secretary-General visits Laos for regional science and technology conference
Ahead of the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology, and Innovation taking place in Vientiane on June 26, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports, Associate Prof. Dr Thongsalith Mangnomek, welcomed the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, and his delegation......More>>>
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