- Buddhist Lent ends with colourful river traditions
Vientiane residents and visitors are celebrating the end of Buddhist Lent with religious ceremonies and traditional festivities along the Mekong River, culminating in the capital’s annual Boat Racing Festival on October 27.............More>>>
- Govt, UNDP prepare agenda for 2026 Round Table meeting
The government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are preparing for the 2026 Round Table meeting, with discussions focusing on human resource development and economic restructuring to help Laos achieve upper-middle-income country status.........More>>>
- S. Korea-backed project strengthens Laos’ flood preparedness
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has completed a six-year project to improve water resources management and disaster response in the Nam Ngum River Basin, establishing monitoring networks and digital systems to support flood preparedness and safer dam operations.........More>>>
- Russian Sappers in Laos:
Eight Years of Humanitarian Mission to Save Lives
The Third Review Conference of the states-parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions under the chairmanship of the Lao PDR took place in Vientiane on September.........More>>>
- Beneath the wind turbines, new dreams take root
In the mist-covered mountains of southern Laos, the Monsoon Wind Power Project is opening new opportunities for Dak Cheung villagers through jobs, coffee farming and community development.White wind turbines rise above Dak Cheung’s forested mountains..........More>>>
- UNITEL drives digital finance and cashless payments in Laos through UmoneyAlongside the growth of the internet and mobile devices, digital payment methods are gradually transforming people's transaction habits. Through Umoney under the Unitel network, Unitel has expanded its technology ecosystem into the digital finance sector......More>>>
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- Police arrest five suspects over ‘honey trap’ extortion
Vientiane police have arrested five people allegedly involved in a ‘honey trap’ scheme to lure men to guesthouses, assault them, and force them to pay money to prevent further violence.........More>>>
- Khammuan records 89 new HIV cases in first 9 months of 2026
Khammuan province recorded 89 new HIV cases during the first nine months of this year, highlighting the continued need to strengthen prevention, testing and treatment services.........More>>>
- Laos partners with Cambodia to explore joint package tours
Representatives of tour operators from Laos and Cambodia met in Champasak province on Wednesday to explore partnerships and joint travel products, as the two countries seek to strengthen cross-border tourism links..............More>>>
- Lao Front hails Buddhist roundtable’s regional role
The Lao Front for National Development has praised the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable as an important platform for strengthening religious cooperation, cultural understanding and regional friendship..........More>>>
- Outgoing Australian ambassador reaffirms support for Laos’
long-term development
Outgoing Australian Ambassador to Laos, Ms Megan Jones, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to supporting Laos’ long-term development, particularly in education, human resource development, economic reform and community wellbeing.......More>>>
- Vice President monitors key infrastructure projects in Khammuan, urges timely completion
Vice President Viengthong Siphandone has inspected several under-construction major infrastructure and development projects in Khammuan province aimed at strengthening regional transport connectivity, improving electricity distribution and expanding access to education.......More>>>
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Noy Laochongxoua named Miss Cosmo Laos 2026
Noy Laochongxoua has been crowned Miss Cosmo Laos 2026 and will represent Laos at the Miss Cosmo international beauty pageant in Vietnam, where she will showcase Laos’ national identity to an international audience......More >>>
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