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30 January 2026


- Govt sets 2026 as decisive year for digital transformation
The government has earmarked 2026 as the year when administration systems will go digital, instructing ministries and provincial authorities to take direct responsibility for reform under a unified national roadmap. The goal was announced when Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired a meeting of the National Digital Transformation Committee......More>>>

- Laos reveals AI ethics readiness strategies
Laos has unveiled its first Artificial Intelligence Ethics Readiness Assessment country report, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s approach to emerging technologies.
The report provides detailed analysis in five key areas, namely Legal and Regulatory Readiness; Social and Cultural Dimensions; Science, Research and Education, Economic and Technological Capacity; and Technical Infrastructure........More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam strengthen strategic partnership
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, continued his state visit to Vietnam on January 27 with meetings and activities aimed at deepening the long-standing friendship between the two neighbours.......More>>>

News Update - Annual flowering of kapok trees celebrated in Bokeo
The Kapok Festival kicked off on Done Sao Island in Bokeo province on Friday, as the trees’ red blossoms set the area ablaze with colour.....More>>>

News Update - Follow-up survey planned to ensure accuracy of 2025 census
The Lao Statistics Bureau has conducted a training session for enumerators and supervisors involved in the country’s first digital Population and Housing Census, in the run up to the Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) scheduled for early February.....More>>>
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- National Assembly strives for gender balance in upcoming election
In the corridors of the National Assembly, women’s voices remain far fewer than desired, highlighting the urgent need to increase female representation when new members are elected to the next legislature in February. ........More>>>

- Laos attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Philippines
A top-level Lao government delegation shared in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat and related meetings, held on January 28-29 in Cebu City, the Philippines......More>>>

- Laos, Thailand reinforce cooperation in border security
Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and order along their shared border during the 13th Laos-Thailand Local Border Coordination meeting, held at the 1st Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai province, Thailand........More>>>

- Bolikhamxay grows more crops to reduce imports
Officials in Bolikhamxay are supporting agricultural production to ensure that the province can produce enough food for domestic consumption and reduce imports from abroad.......More>>>

- Children’s Hospital marks International Childhood Cancer Day 
The Children’s Hospital in Vientiane, in collaboration with the Korean Buddhist Foundation for Social Welfare (KBF) in Laos and other partners, hosted an event on Monday to raise awareness and promote early detection of childhood cancer.....More>>>

 
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Govt opens opportunities for private sector investment through Carbon Credit Decree
The government is advancing private sector participation in carbon markets through the adoption and nationwide dissemination of the Carbon Credit Decree, ........ More >>>

Black Eyes prepares to release new single “Chom Pak”
One of Laos’ most popular rock bands, Black Eyes, is preparing to release their latest single, titled “Chom Pak”. The song is a new musical project led by Ola Khampasong and has generated strong interest ...... More >>>
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Lao People’s Army evolves into modern fighting force
The Lao People’s Army has undergone significant changes over the years and has become a more modern and stronger force under the leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party..........More>>>

EU officials warn against growing dependence on US LNG
MADRID (Xinhua) -- European Union (EU) officials have voiced growing concern in recent days over the bloc’s increasing dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States, ,.......More >>>

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What do you think of this year’s Lao Food Festival?
The annual Lao Food Festival has returned, organised by the Lao Businesswomen’s ....... More >>>

Budding football talents gear up for Copa Coca Cola 2026
Male and female football teams from secondary schools across the country are eagerly looking forward to competing in the qualifying round of the Copa Coca Cola Laos 8th Minister of Education and Sports Cup, ....More >>>
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Exploring Guangxi’s must-sees: where songs, silk and villages tell their stories
From mountain chants echoing across valleys to silk threads travelling from rural workshops to global fashion houses,  ...More >>>

Minister of Education and Sports and President of the National Olympic Committee of Laos, Associate Prof. Dr Thongsalith Mangnomek, deputy ministers, former......More>>>

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