- Govt targets 5.5 percent economic growth
The government aims to lift economic growth to 5.5 percent by the end of 2026, building on a growth rate of 5 percent in the first half of the year............More>>>
- Laos, Myanmar ink deal to study 2,790MW Mekong hydropower project
Two companies from Laos and Myanmar will conduct a feasibility study of a proposed hydropower project on the two countries’ shared............More>>>
- Laos leads cluster munitions conference preparations
Laos strengthened its leadership in global disarmament by chairing the second preparatory meeting for the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.....More>>>
- Phu Bia Mining completes road upgrade to improve access for Xaysomboun communities
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) has completed a US$95,836 upgrade of a 4.2-km public road at Ban Nam Gnone in Xaysomboun province, improving safety and transport .........More>>>
- Lao Red Cross, Swiss Red Cross partner to enhance humanitarian operations
To bolster its long-term sustainability and operational efficiency, the Lao Red Cross (LRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss Red.......More>>>
- National Assembly Vice President, delegation visit Laos-International Precious Metals Refinery
Vice President of the National Assembly, Mrs Sounthone Xayachack, together with over 100 members of the 10th National Assembly legislature, visited the Laos-International Precious Metals Refinery (LIPMER) on July 4, to observe and follow up on the facility's operations...........More>>>
- PTT, BlueDot drive Laos' EV future
PTT (Lao) Co., Ltd. and Laothani Tractor Sole Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to explore a joint venture that could significantly expand electric vehicle charging stations across Laos.........More>>>
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- Farm, forestry exports surpass US$1 billion to mid-2026
The value of Laos’ agriculture and forestry exports in the first half of 2026 has exceeded US$1 billion, accounting for 53.12 percent of the government’s target figure of US$1.9 billion for the whole of the year and reflecting continued momentum in the export sector...........More>>>
- Govt prepares for rollout of revised school grade structure
The government is continuing preparations for the adoption of a “6+3+3” year grade structure, with implementation set to begin in the 2028-2029 academic year..........More>>>
- Poverty levels fall in Savannakhet
The standard of living continues to improve in Savannakhet province, with 11 districts and the provincial capital having being declared as officially above the poverty line thanks to economic growth...........More>>>
- Crackdown on drugs and cybercrimenets 8,500 offenders in six months
Authorities intensified their campaign against drug trafficking and cybercrime in the first six months of this year, recording significant enforcement results, the Prime Minister has reported...........More>>>
- Emergency medicine training gives boost to patient care
The Ministry of Health is working to improve emergency medical services by strengthening the skills of relevant personnel, with the aim of delivering higher-quality healthcare and reducing public complaints about the quality of service provided.............More>>>
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Lao content creator shares her success story
Lao online content creator Minar Saow Laos has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Influencer of Laos 2026” award at the South Asia and Southeast Asia Online Content Creators Conference 2026, held in Kunming, China. The award........More>>>
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What sort of news would you like the media to provide?
As control of the nation’s media shifts directly to the Party, the airwaves remain tightly bound to official policy. But does this give people the information they need or find interesting, and what do they actually ..... More >>>
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