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9 July 2026

- Party gears up for landmark National Media Congress
The 1st National Media Congress taking place next week is considered a historically significant event and a new milestone in the development of the Lao media.............More>>>

- Minister cites “sticky” prices as reason for continuing high costs
Lower fuel prices have yet to bring about a reduction in the cost of most goods and services because businesses still face high costs and economic uncertainty, the National Assembly heard on Tuesday. Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Malaythong Kommasith, said falling fuel prices alone were not enough to bring down the price of consumer goods...........More>>>

- National Assembly adopts poverty reduction as national agenda, targets 100,000 families by 2030
The National Assembly has approved a National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty Reduction, making the fight against poverty the government’s top development priority and setting a target to lift 100,000 families out of poverty by 2030......More>>>

- Vientiane plans large-scale World Cup fan zone
Star Unitel Company and Star Unitel Company and Lao TV have partnered with Artfac Creative Marketing to launch what organisers describe as Vientiane largest public viewing event for the FIFA World Cup 2026..........More>>>

- America at 250: Celebrating Independence and Friendship in the Lao PDR
This Fourth of July, Americans around the world are celebrating no ordinary anniversary. This year, the United States marks its 250th birthday — a profound milestone in the life of our nation and a moment for reflection on what America has meant, not only to its own people, but to the world.......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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- UNICEF, health ministry call for stronger community engagement in rollout of polio vaccines
The Ministry of Health and UNICEF have called for stronger community engagement and social and behaviour change efforts to ensure every child is protected against polio, despite the successful completion of the 2026 nationwide supplementary immunisation campaign..........More>>>

- Surge in visitor numbers generates revenue of US$960 million
Some 2.1 million foreign tourists visited Laos during the first five months of 2026, representing an 8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.........More>>>

- Laos calls for stronger ASEAN collaboration in crop cultivation
Laos has called for strengthened regional cooperation in agriculture and food security, urging ASEAN member states to deepen collaboration and innovation as the bloc embarks on a new five-year strategy to address climate change, geopolitical uncertainties, and global food security challenges..........More>>>

- Bolikhamxay police seize 1.2m amphetamine tabs as suspect flees
Police in Bolikhamxay province believe they prevented the smuggling of drugs across the Mekong River to Thailand, after seizing 1.2 million methamphetamine tablets found in a vehicle that was abandoned by the driver when police gave chase.......More>>>

- National tour guide training underway to enhance tourism services
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism opened the 34th National Tour Guide Training Programme on Tuesday, with 67 people attending the course as part of efforts to build a skilled and professional workforce to support the continued growth of the tourism industry........More>>>

- Bokeo eyes bountiful harvest as farmers plant rainy season crops
Villagers in Bokeo province are planting more crops to ensure sufficient food is produced for local consumption, thereby reducing the need for imported produce while also producing a surplus for export. .......More>>>

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Govt targets 30 percent electric vehicle adoption by 2030 
The government plans to increase the use of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids to 30 percent over the next four years in order to ease the economic pressure caused by spiralling fuel prices and energy shortages..........More>>>

What lessons would a nation’s leader choose to leave for future generations?
In Letters to My Grandchildren, President Thongloun Sisoulith opens a window into his life through a collection of heartfelt letters written during official journeys abroad between 2014 and 2019. More than a family memoir, the book recounts an extraordinary journey from a humble childhood in a remote village in Huaphan province ........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>>>

Xi urges all-out efforts in flood control, disaster relief
(Global Times/BRNN) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts in organising flood emergency rescue, disaster relief, treatment of the injured and resettlement of the affected people after multiple regions were hit by floods, ........More >>>

 
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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...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 >>>

Lao cyclist wins bronze at int’l para cycling competition
Lao visually impaired cyclist Vinnaly Vanthalangsy, together with her pilot Botan Vixay, has secured a bronze medal in the women’s 1,000-metre event at the Yangyang International Para Cycling........More >>>

 


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