-PM urges Luang Namtha to spur development, revenue collection
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has advised Luang Namtha provincial authorities to strengthen efforts to maintain political stability, improve revenue collection, address social issues, and accelerate economic development. The Prime Minister made the call on Tuesday during a meeting with the leadership and key officials of Luang Namtha province, where provincial authorities reported on the implementation of development and socio-economic work during the first six months of 2026, according to the Prime Minister’s Office............More>>>
- Sysmatik IT Solution appointed distributor for Sangfor, Ruijie in Laos
Sysmatik IT Solution has been appointed an authorised distributor for Sangfor Technologies and Ruijie Networks in Laos, strengthening the company’s role in providing advanced information technology solutions to support digital transformation in the country.
The announcement was made during a technology seminar titled “AI-ENABLED FUTURE: Together Building a Smarter Laos”, held recently at the Souphattra Hotel in Vientiane in cooperation with Sangfor and Ruijie. The seminar brought together representatives from the banking and financial sectors, enterprises, IT service providers, channel partners, and public and private sector organisations to exchange views on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in business and organisational development..........More>>>
-Luang Prabang tourism facilities receive ASEAN Standards awards
Tourism-related facilities in Luang Prabang province have received 26 ASEAN tourism standard awards and certificates for 2025-2026, recognising their efforts to improve service quality, environmental management, cleanliness and safety. The awards and certificates were presented at a ceremony organised by the Luang Prabang provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, chaired by department Director Dr Soudaphone Khomthavong. Among the accolades handed out were 14 ASEAN green hotel awards and three ASEAN event venue standard awards, including two in the conference venue category and one in the festival venue category...........More>>>
-Laos eyes more Japanese visitors as H1 arrivals jump 36 percent
Laos is advertising its tourist attractions more widely in Japan, hoping to build on the surge in Japanese visitors in the first half of this year. A total of 23,133 Japanese visited Laos in the first six months of 2026, an increase of 36 percent compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism..............More>>>
-Value of Lao wisdom exhibition to raise profile of cultural traditions An exhibition titled Value of Lao wisdom scheduled for next month is expected to strengthen the preservation of Lao cultural heritage while creating new opportunities for artisans, communities, and businesses.........More>>>
-Police arrest 125 suspects at fraudulent call centres
Authorities have arrested another 125 people in two raids targeting suspected online fraud and scam call centres in Vientiane and Xayabouly provinces.
In the latest operation, officers from the Vientiane Provincial Police Command, working with........More>>>
-S. Korea gives boost to public investment management
The government is strengthening public investment management through a three-year training programme supported by the Republic of Korea, to prepare Laos for graduation from Least Developed Country status..........More>>>
-Traffic accidents rise in July
A total of 453 road traffic accidents were recorded nationwide in July, 23 more than in June, according to the Traffic Police Department.........More>>>
Govt revises Electricity Law to keep pace with development
The government is revising the Electricity Law to ensure it keeps pace with rapid changes in the electricity sector, including new investment models, market mechanisms, business activities and technologies.............More>>>
Research partnership aims to put Laos on Asia’s biodiversity tourism map
Laos is seeking to turn its extraordinary natural wealth into a new engine for sustainable tourism, with scientific research becoming the bridge between biodiversity conservation and the country’s ambition to emerge as “Asia’s biodiversity tourism destination”.........More>>>
What can be done to stop car break-ins? A car was reportedly broken into and valuables were stolen while it was parked along the newly opened Nong Phaya-Nong Beuk road. The incident has prompted renewed concern among residents about the safety of parked vehicles, particularly at night....... More >>>
