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1 April 2026


- President urges cabinet to deliver measurable results
President Thongloun Sisoulith called on the new cabinet to deliver concrete results as the 10th government begins work to tackle growing economic and social challenges. The government’s first cabinet meeting was convened on March 30-31, chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and bringing together deputy prime ministers and all cabinet members...........More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam deepen inter-provincial ties
Laos and Vietnam have taken a further step in deepening their strategic partnership, with a new agreement set to expand collaboration in education, healthcare, trade, and investment between four southern Lao provinces and Vietnam’s Gia Lai province............More>>>

- Reporters gather in Seoul for World Journalists Conference
Seoul, Republic of Korea – The World Journalists Conference 2026 opened here on Monday, bringing together journalists from around the world to discuss the role of the media in times of crisis and rapid technological change. The conference, hosted by the Journalists Association of Korea, is led by the President of the Journalists Association of Korea, Mr Park Jong-hyun.
The event is supported by the ROK’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Korea Press Foundation. Some 42 journalists from around the world, including from Laos, are taking part in the conference, which continues until 3 April..........More>>>

- The Lancet publishes latest findings of GX Foundation
The internationally renowned medical journal The Lancet has published the latest findings of GX Foundation’s project, validating the “China Solution” of physical vector control in addressing the global dengue fever threat......More>>>

- Southeast Asian journalists forge new path for peace
At a landmark seminar in Bangkok, media leaders from across the region committed to transforming their role from passive chroniclers of conflict to active architects of understanding, confronting internal divides and the challenges of the digital age. In a world saturated with polarising narratives and digital discord, a powerful counter-movement is.....More>>>


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- Ministries move to tackle spiralling living costs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce plan to take steps to stabilise the price of pork and ensure sufficicent supplies for agricultural production........More>>>

- Laos shares in talks on establishing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank
A Lao delegation attended the first consultation meeting on the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank (SCO DevBank)...........More>>>

- New project set to brighten prospects for women business owners
Women and people with disabilities are on track to benefit from a new venture titled “Empowering Women and People with Disabilities through ODOP........More>>>

- Vietnamese training programme boosts skills of Lao policymakers
Senior Lao officials took part in a 6-day programme in Vietnam last week to strengthen their economic policy-making skills and get fresh ideas on how to tackle fiscal and investment challenges.........More>>>

- Laos backs global efforts to combat fraud at Vienna Summit
Laos has joined global efforts to combat online fraud, taking part in a high-level international summit in Vienna aimed at strengthening cooperation against transnational crime.........More>>>

- 56 juvenile crocodiles returned to natural habitat
Multiple government agencies, in cooperation with development partners, recently released 56 juvenile native crocodiles into their natural habitat in Savannakhet province after they were reared in a protected environment.........More>>>

- Plans progress for road upgrades in Champasak 
Champasak authorities are considering ways to ensure that infrastructure is improved to spur the development of the province.........More>>>

 
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Work-based learning to bridge skills gap in Laos
Stakeholders from the government, business and education sectors have sought the stronger implementation of work-based learning (WBL) to address shortages of...... More >>>

“Sounds and Gestures” dance show captivates Vientiane audience
The National Culture Hall in Vientiane came alive on Friday evening as some 950 people gathered to watch a stunning modern dance performance titled “Sounds & Gestures 4”...... More >>>

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A spiritual journey through Savannakhet: where faith, heritage and humanity meet
Situated in central Laos, Savannakhet province reveals itself as far more than a growing economic centre or a gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion thanks to its shared borders with Thailand and Vietnam. ........More>>>

Vietnam delivers free medical care to communities in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH (VNA/VNS/ANN) -- Ahead of Cambodia’s traditional Choul Chnam Thmey New Year 2026, the Vietnamese Embassy in the country on March 28 organised a humanitarian outreach programme.....,.....More >>>

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What do you think about enforcing financial discipline among state agencies?
The State Audit Organisation (SAO) will carry out audits at 620 entities over the next five years, to ensure fiscal discipline and clamp down on corruption. To bolster this effort, the SAO plans to align the State Audit Law..... More >>>

Laos to meet Nepal today in AFC Cup 2027 qualifiers
Laos will face Nepal in another much-anticipated qualifying match in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, with the game to be played on Tuesday March 31 at 7pm at the National Stadium in Vientiane.........More >>>

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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>


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