Vientiane: Seeking to strengthen food security and boost commercial production nationwide, the Department of Livestock and Fisheries convened a two-day national review on February 16-17, 2026, to assess 2025 performance and set strategic directions fo…

Havana: On February 19, 2026, Ambassador of Cuba Enna Viant Valdes hosted a press briefing to discuss the current situation in Cuba. She revealed that the Cuban government has launched a diplomatic offensive across international forums, labelling a ne…

Vientiane: A group of 11 Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) recently arrived in Laos, where they were honoured at a welcome ceremony hosted at the Embassy of Japan in Vientiane. The event was presided over by Mr Koizumi Tsutomu, Ambassador …

Thakhek: More than 71,500 eligible voters in Thakhek District are preparing to cast their ballots in the upcoming elections for the 10th National Assembly and the 5th Provincial People’s Council, local officials announced.

According to Lao News Agen…

Salavan: The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has provided advanced medical equipment to the Newborn Unit of Salavan Provincial Hospital, strengthening neonatal treatment capacity and supporting efforts to reduce newborn mortality in…

Vientiane province: As Laos prepares for the election of the 10th Legislature of the National Assembly (NA) and the 5th Legislature of the Provincial People’s Councils, voters in Vientiane Province are voicing strong expectations for capable, people-c…

Xayaboury: The Xayaboury Provincial Department of Labour and Social Welfare held an official ceremony on 17 February to distribute white rice provided by the ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) project.

According to Lao News Agency, the aid is …

Sekong: Ms Sisanga Keodouangdy, Vice President of the Sekong Provincial Administration Committee, presided over a briefing on the National Vaccination Programme. The session focused on the urgent rollout of the oral polio vaccine (OPV) for children ag…