Vientiane:Laos has announced its preparations for a historic graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status. The announcement was made at a joint press briefing held in Vientiane on November 6 by the Ministry of Finance and the United Nation…

Vientiane:The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) has officially launched its Demographic Dividend Roadmap for the years 2025-2030, aiming to leverage population dynamics for economic development. The event was led by Mr. Sitthiroth Rasphone, Deput…

Seoul:KPL Deputy Director General Sivanxay Siphankham called for news outlets across Asia to establish clear ethical guidelines as AI tools become increasingly integrated into newsrooms. This announcement was made during the 8th International Conferen…

Attapeu:Mrs. Bounday Thammavongsa has dedicated nearly two decades to breaking the silence on violence against women and children in Attapeu Province. As the Director of the Provincial Protection and Counseling Centre for Women and Children (PCWC), sh…

Vientiane:The Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are working together to prepare key thematic reports for the upcoming 2025 Population and Housing Census. A recent meeting convened key partners to review prelimi…

Doha:The United Nations has launched a relief effort targeting over 2,000 residents in four villages in Champhone District—Nakathang, Sithong, Dongmakko, and Nong-nhama—affected by severe flooding. The regions have been submerged for more than a month…

Savannakhet:During a relief distribution mission in Savannakhet on November 3, 2026, Vice Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Phongxaysack Inthalath discussed the government’s comprehensive approach to disaster preparedness. This strategy focuses on …

Vientiane:The Vientiane Administrative Committee convened a meeting at the Vientiane Administrative Office on November 3, chaired by Vice Chairman Phokham Xayasone, to review 12 key issues in preparation for the upcoming People’s Assembly session. Rel…