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10 September 2026

- UNICEF allocates nearly US$80m to improve lives of Lao children
More than US$79 million has been unlocked to advance child development, health, and climate resilience in Laos following the formal approval of a new Country Programme Document covering the years 2027-2031 by the UNICEF Executive Board in New York. ........More>>>

- Defence ministry awards contracts for infrastructure projects

The General Staff Department of the Lao People’s Army has signed contracts for the construction of national defence and security roads, defence works, and military unit access roads across the country......More>>>

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Laos and Thailand join forces to tackle wildfires, air pollution 
The Lao and Thai environment ministries have pledged to jointly address the issues of wildfires and transboundary air pollution, with Thailand providing equipment, expertise and personnel to improve prevention and response efforts.....More>>>

- Vangvieng campus opens new hospitality, tourism training facilities
A new 450,000 Euros vocational training facility has opened at the Technical College in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, equipping young people with hands-on hospitality and tourism skills to tackle the growing national labour shortage...More>>>

- Lao Brewery Company backs Luang Prabang boat racing festival to preserve treasured Lao tradition
L ao Brewery Company Ltd. strengthened its commitment to preserving Lao cultural heritage by providing 879 million kip to support the 2026 September Boat Racing Festival in Luang Prabang. The sponsorship helped ensure this treasured traditional celebration continued to thrive....More>>>

- JORAKAY Tiler X Season 2 to promote skills of Lao tilers to global standards
Vientiane, Lao PDR – Jorakay Corporation Co., Ltd., a leading provider of tiling innovations and comprehensive construction solutions, will bring its regional tiling skills development programme, “JORAKAY Tiler X Season 2:....More>>>


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- Laos set to lead cluster munitions conference
The government is fully prepared to lead and host the international conference on cluster munitions taking place in Vientiane from September 14-18, a foreign affairs official has said.........More>>>

- Education minister urges Champasak to upgrade teaching quality
In line with recommendations made by the Ministry of Education and Sports, Champasak authorities are working to resolve issues concerning volunteer teachers and conditions at substandard schools, with more than 50 schools in the province assessed as inadequate......More>>>

- More rain on the way, fresh flooding possible
More rain is expected throughout this week, increasing the risk of further  flooding and landslides, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned......More>>>

- Nam Ngum 1 tourism site undergoes change of management
Visitor facilities at the Nam Ngum 1 dam reservoir in Vientiane province will come under a new management approach aimed at improving services and linking the popular holiday spot with other tourist attractions in Vientiane and Vangvieng.......More>>>

- Police break up covert gambling facility in Sisattanak
A special taskforce from the Ministry of Public Security has raided an illegal gambling operation at a restaurant in Sisattanak district, Vientiane, arresting two suspects and seizing a substantial quantity of gambling equipment.......More>>>

- Health ministry calls for improved patient care
A top ministry official has stressed the need for improved patient care in government-run health facilities, to raise standards to levels provided by private hospitals and clinics.......More>>>

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Tripartite talks shape responsible business conduct guidelines
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) is engaging in talks to compile national guidelines for responsible business conduct, involving government, workers’ and employers’ representatives, ..........More>>>

Mavin and Naya crowned Face of Laos 2026, set to represent country in Korea
Mr Mavin Thaivivanh and Ms Phonesavanh Outhabong (Naya) are the winners of Face of Laos 2026, and the two rising Lao models will take on the exciting challenge of representing the country at one of Asia’s major.......More >>>

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NUOL honours distinguished individuals with honorary doctorate degrees
Senior leaders, both serving and retired, and a citizen of the Republic of Korea, have been awarded the academic titles of Honorary Professor and Special Professor.........More>>>

China, Mongolia urge stronger media cooperatio
(China Daily/BRNN) -- Officials and industry professionals from China and Mongolia have underscored the vital role of journalism in deepening bilateral cooperation......More >>>

 
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Vangvieng: Preserving paradise while building a world-class tourism destination  
As the morning mist slowly lifts from the limestone mountains, Nam Xong river glistens under the golden sunlight, ......More >>>

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What are your expectations for the new management of Vat Phou Champasak?
The government has assumed full responsibility for the management of the Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site, following the end of a concession that had been in place for 15 years. With the government now taking direct responsibility........ More >>>

Laos sets sights on 12 sports at 2027 ASEAN Para Games
Sports governing bodies in Laos plan to enter competitors in 12 sports at the 14th ASEAN Para Games taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October next year.
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