- World Bank pledges support for Laos’ development plans
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Laos’ development efforts, while commending the country’s progress in implementing its National Socio-Economic Development Plans and improving livelihoods...........More>>>
- NA to elect top leaders at inaugural session next week
The National Assembly (NA) will elect the country’s leaders when members convene for the start of the 10th term on March 23.
The inaugural session will take place over five days from March 23-27 and marks the formal start of the 10th Legislature, setting the tone for the country’s leadership and policy decisions over the next five years........More>>>
- Govt appeals for united push to achieve nationwide immunisation of children
The government is working with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to ensure that every child in Laos has access to life-saving vaccines, with a renewed focus on community engagement and media outreach......More>>>
- Sushi Shinjuku brings taste of Tokyo to the heart of Vientiane
Stepping into Sushi Shinjuku on P3 Road in Phontong-Savat village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane, diners are instantly transported far beyond the borders of Laos.
The subtle aroma of fresh seafood, the elegance of carefully plated dishes, and the warm, traditional Japanese greeting create an atmosphere that feels unmistakably like Tokyo........More>>>
- Govt cuts school days in response to fuel crisis
The government has cut the number of school days to three a week as part of measures to cope with the fuel shortage and accompanying rise in the price of petrol......More>>>
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- Education ministry, JICA partner to boost teaching, learning quality
Lao education authorities and representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are moving forward with curriculum reform and strengthening teacher capacity as part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s education system.......More>>>
- Laos, IAEA sign 3rd country programme to support sustainable development
The Lao government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed the 3rd Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2026-2033 at the Agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, last week..........More>>>
- Rising temps herald peak of hot season, while air quality worsens
Rising temperatures and deteriorating air quality are affecting large parts of Laos, with authorities warning of potential health risks as conditions worsen across the country..........More>>>
- JICA volunteers bid farewell after successful development efforts
Three volunteers from Japan dispatched to Laos by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have completed their assignments and paid farewell courtesy calls to their respective host ministries and organisations.........More>>>
- 670 prisoners freed last year amid ongoing rehabilitation efforts
The Department of Prisons and Rehabilitation released 670 inmates in 2025 while thousands more received sentence reductions, highlighting progress in rehabilitation, prison management, and infrastructure development........More>>>
- Drug bust in Pakxan nets 246kg of crystal meth
Police in Pakxan district, Bolikhamxay province, last week seized 246 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and arrested a suspect during a raid on a house in Sivilay village......More>>>
- New concrete roads pave way for development in Bokeo
The government and Bokeo province are investing more than 260 billion kip to upgrade roads in the urban area of Meung district, to improve transport conditions for local residents and long-distance hauliers....More>>> |
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The Patuxay monument: Laos’ victory arch
The Patuxay monument, often called the “Victory Gate”, stands at the end of Lane Xang Avenue, its broad arches and symmetrical mass inviting comparison with Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. When I stood in the heart of Vientiane, underneath the
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