- Govt sets action plans for September, prioritising flood response
The government has outlined priority action plans for September, focusing on restoring areas affected by flooding, strengthening public security, improving revenue collection, boosting domestic production, advancing digital transformation, and preparing key national development programmes.
Deputy Minister and Deputy Head of Office of the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Khampha Phimmasone, briefed the press on Tuesday evening on the results of the government meeting, which took place on August 24-25 at the Prime Minister’s Office, chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.......More>>>
- Japan provides US$61 million
to strengthen forest management
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed a sub-agreement worth US$61 million for the Forest and Landscape Management and Livelihood Improvement in Southern Lao PDR (GFLL-SL) Project. The agreement signing ceremony on August 24 was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Mr Kikeo Singnavong. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Kikeo said the project will be implemented in the five southern provinces of Savannakhet, Salavan, Champasak, Xekong and Attapeu.......More>>>
- US provides US$15 million for UXO clearance in Xiengkhouang
The National Regulatory Authority for the UXO/Mine Action Sector (NRA), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue US Government-supported humanitarian mine action activities in Xiengkhouang province, one of the areas most affected by unexploded ordnance in Laos.
The United States is providing an additional US$15 million to MAG for these UXO operations in Xiengkhouang province.......More>>>
- Chao Anouvong Stadium pre-completion event kicks off
“Inclusive Fashion Show” celebrates diversity and the vision for an inclusive stadium in Laos.
The Ministry of Education and Sports and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organised the “Chao Anouvong Stadium Pre-completion Kickoff Event: Inclusive Fashion Show” on August 25......More>>>
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- Govt tightens controls on foreign borrowing
The government is tightening controls on foreign borrowing in order to reduce debt, strengthen foreign currency reserves, and ensure the stability of the kip. The move comes as the government strives to reduce its public debt burden, with the public debt-to-GDP ratio falling from 112 percent at the end of 2022 to 84 percent by the end of 2025......More>>>
- Vietnamese PM commends close cooperation between Vietnamese, Lao inspection agencies
HANOI (VNA) -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung spoke highly of the close and regular cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao agencies responsible for inspection, auditing and anti-corruption while hosting Vanxay Phongsavanh, Politburo member, Chairman of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee’s Inspection Commission, President of the Lao State Inspection Authority, and Head of the Central Anti-Corruption Commission of Laos, in Hanoi.......More>>>
- New national teacher training university to enrol 2,200 students
The Ministry of Education and Sports plans to enrol 2,200 students in the first academic year of the new national teacher training university in 2026-2027, as preparations continue for its opening.
The ministry’s Higher Education Department will announce the starting date of classes in the near future.. ......More>>>
- US-backed UXO clearance enters new phase
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Laos eliminate unexploded ordnance (UXO), supporting safer communities and removing a longstanding barrier to national development..........More>>>
- Govt advances strategy
to eliminate child labour
The government has moved closer to finalising its national strategy on the elimination of child labour following a two-day consultation with provincial stakeholders from northern Laos.......More>>>
- Lao youth share common goals despite different challenges
Young people across Laos share common hopes for better education, decent jobs, digital access and healthcare, despite facing different challenges.....More>>>
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