- Overseas airlines schedule new flights to Laos
Laos is set to benefit from more air links with neighbouring countries and regional travel hubs, with new and expanded services connecting Vientiane and Luang Prabang with Phnom Penh, Singapore and Bangkok.........More>>>
- Inflation rate dips to 7.7 percent in October
Inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October compared to 7.8 percent in September, but rising electricity, fuel and food prices continue to put pressure on household budgets.......More>>>
- Laos reaffirms support for regional security at ASEAN defence meeting
The government has reiterated its commitment to regional peace, stability and defence cooperation through its participation in the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in the Philippines, where regional defence leaders adopted new initiatives and joint declarations........More>>>
- Familiarisation Trip 2026: Promoting wonderful Indonesia through Yogyakarta’s cultural heritage and tourism experiences
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Vientiane, in cooperation with the Tourism Department of the Provincial Government of Yogyakarta and the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) facilitated the “Familiarisation Trip (Famtrip) 2026: Journey to Wonderful Jogja”........More>>>
- Lao Brewery helps keep Laos’ boat racing heritage alive with over 4 billion kip in support
For generations, traditional boat racing festivals have brought Lao communities together in a celebration of cultural identity, unity and shared heritage......More>>>
- Cultivating a Greener Future with Coffee in Northern Laos
Sustainable coffee farming in northern Laos may offer benefits beyond household income, strengthening farmers’ connection with nature while contributing to climate change mitigation. Research in Viengkham District, Luang Prabang Province......More>>>
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- Buddhist forum backs education, AI, aid delivery
Buddhist leaders meeting in Vientiane have backed plans to expand education for monks, preserve religious texts using modern technology, and strengthen humanitarian cooperation across borders............More>>>
- Govt cracks down on drugs, online scams, illegal mining
The government has taken action in 322 drug-related cases and 11 online scam operations and seized 136 firearms, while confiscating 50 excavators linked to illegal mining over the past month........More>>>
- Laos mulls changes in health sector financing
Laos has made significant progress in strengthening its health system through close cooperation with development partners, with concessional financing and development assistance playing an important role in supporting health services and advancing universal health coverage........More>>>
- Govt lauds economists for tackling Laos’ financial woes
The government has praised 62 individuals for their efforts to address Laos’ economic challenges during the years 2023-2025, recognising the work of Lao and Vietnamese economists in helping to stabilise the economy and shape Laos’ long-term development plans........More>>>
- Ministry strengthens forest protection amid encroachment concerns
Legal action has been taken in 1,173 cases of forest encroachment processed since 2021 and involving 1,492 offenders, the Minister of Agriculture and Environment has told the National Assembly.......More>>>
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