Laos: Laos’ state-owned power utility, ‚¬°lectricit© du Laos (EDL), has reduced its annual debt repayment burden by between $250 million and $300 million following a major organizational overhaul, according to company officials.

According to Lao New…

Vientiane: The Vientiane Election Committee convened its inaugural meeting on Dec. 23, 2025, launching preparations for upcoming national and local elections.

According to Lao News Agency, the meeting was held at the Vientiane Administration Office …

Vientiane: A senior official from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport led a high-level meeting on Dec. 23 to review a draft law aimed at improving wastewater management across Laos. The meeting, held at the Vang Vieng District Administration Of…

The 5th lao-thai friendship bridge:hai Friendship Bridge, connecting Borikhamxay Province of the Lao PDR with Bueng Kan Province of Thailand, will be officially opened on December 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation betw…

Vientiane: The World Bank (WB) has projected that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) by 2026. This forecast highlights positive signs of macroeconomic recovery, while the WB emphasizes the importance of mai…

Vientiane: On 22 December 2025, Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to disaster risk reduction at a national seminar marking National Disaster Management Day, ASEAN Disaster Management Day, and the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The sem…

Vientiane: Authorities in Vientiane Province have officially opened celebrations for the traditional Hmong New Year in Meun District, coinciding with similar festivities held by Hmong ethnic communities nationwide. The opening ceremony saw the presenc…

Huaphanh: Medical experts from Military Region 4 of the People’s Army of Vietnam have provided free health check-ups and medical services to government officials and residents of Quan District, Huaphanh Province, as part of a humanitarian outreach pro…