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12 January 2026


- Laos-Vietnam friendship takes centre stage at concert celebrating Party Congress
A spectacular show staged in Vientiane on Friday celebrated the success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the 105th anniversary.....More>>>

- Laos targets 22 million foreign tourists over next five years
The government has set a target to attract 22 million foreign tourists over the next five years, with expected revenue of about US$8 billion. .........More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam reaffirm special partnership following National Party Congress
The governments of Laos and Vietnam reaffirmed their special solidarity and strategic partnership when the two countries’ foreign ministers met in Vientiane on Thursday following the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party..........More>>>

- Lao Brewery Company’s Vientiane Countdown 2026 draws over 100,000 revellers at Patuxay Park
The Vientiane Countdown 2026 celebration, organised by Lao Brewery Company (LBC), the producer of Beerlao and other soft drinks, created a vibrant and joyfuls.......More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining contributes US$14.1 million to Xaysomboun Provincial Administration Office
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) is pleased to announce a payment to the provincial government of more than US$14 million at an event held at the  Xaysomboun Provincial Administration.......More>>>

- Japan grant aid backs southern Laos hospital upgrade
The regional core hospital serving southern Laos will be strengthened following a grant aid agreement of approximately US$18 million from the Government of Japan......More>>>


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- Viengkham women turn river weed into sustainable source of community incomeWomen who live along the Xeng River in Viengkham district, Luang Prabang province are transforming a local delicacy, Kaipen (river weed), into a thriving community business, strengthening their livelihoods and preserving a long-held tradition.......More>>>

- National Party Congress draws praise from foreign political parties, reaffirms foreign policy
The success of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) has drawn congratulatory messages from 47 political parties around the world, reflecting international recognition of the Party’s firm leadership and its path going forward.......More>>>

- Women’s support group extends efforts to boost access to justice
The Association for Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE) has launched Phase II of the “Empowering Women to Enable Access to Legal and Health Services” (E-WEALTHs) project, an initiative aimed at revolutionising how women and girls access justice and healthcare services in Vientiane, supported by the French Embassy to Laos. ........More>>>

- Workers’ Party of DPRK sends congratulations to re-elected Party Secretary General
General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Mr Kim Jong Un, on January 8 sent a congratulatory message on the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party............More>>>

- Four still missing after sinkhole opens up in Xaythany district
Authorities in Vientiane are continuing to search for four people still missing after a sinkhole appeared in Thongmang village, Xaythany district, on December 2......More>>>

- 8 hectares of opium poppies cleared in Luang Namtha
Luang Namtha provincial police have removed opium poppy plants found growing on 8 hectares of land in Long, Viengphoukha, Nalae and Luang Namtha districts. ......More>>>

- Vientiane provincial court hands down sentences in drug-related cases
The Vientiane Provincial People’s Court has sentenced three defendants to prison terms and handed down the death penalty to a fourth individual, after they were found guilty of drug-related crimes and one charge of illegal weapons possession.......More>>>

 
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Govt identifies key drivers of growth in 10th NSEDP
The government has identified administrative reform, human capital development, and fiscal discipline as key drivers....... More >>>

Kheuy Hak Kan’ surpasses 1 million views
The song “Kheuy Hak Kan” by Taiy Akard featuring Jojo Miracle has surpassed one million views, marking a major milestone since its release on November 28 last year......... More >>>

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Re-election of Party Secretary General  signals advance to sustainable prosperity
All Lao people nationwide extend their congratulations on the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
Lao people nationwide have expressed pride and confidence following Comrade.........More>>>

Vietnam briefs foreign diplomatic missions, int’l organisations on 14th National Party Congress
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee organised a briefing on the upcoming 14th National Party Congress for foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam.....More >>>

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Which critical issues must the government tackle to ensure Laos graduates from Least Developed Country status?
As Laos sets its sights on graduating from Least Developed Country status in 2026, this week’s National Party Congress...... More >>>

Lao team looking to make history at ASEAN Para Games
A team of 164 people with disabilities will compete in the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, later this month with officials setting an ambitious target of nine medals to secure a historic .........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 >>>


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