Vientiane: From 14-19 December, Australian Ambassador Megan Jones visited the southern provinces to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to education, the 5th Population and Housing Census, and broader development and economic cooperation with the Lao PDR….

Vientiane: Authorities have outlined plans to strengthen tourism, expand accommodation capacity, and increase income for local businesses as part of efforts to stimulate the city’s economy. The strategy was presented during the 10th ordinary session o…

Vientiane: Finance Minister, Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane, along with development partners, visited Champassak province to observe the field data collection process for the 5th Population and Housing Census (PHC). This visit aimed to encourage and express…

Vientiane: President Thongloun Sisoulith has called for major improvements in the management and governance of state-owned enterprises, warning that weak structures and poor planning continue to undermine profitability. He made the remarks on December…

Vientiane: Authorities in Vientiane have acknowledged persistent problems with vehicle overloading and outlined plans to improve floodwater drainage ahead of the 2026 rainy season. The issues were raised during the 10th Session of the 4th Vientiane Pe…

Vientiane: Authorities have announced that the expressway connecting Vientiane and Vang Vieng will be temporarily closed to accommodate a mini marathon event on 20 December 2025.

According to Lao News Agency, the marathon is being organized to welco…

Ban keng koum: The school lunch programme in Ban Keng Koum village, Khong district, Champassak province, has been extended until 2029, following renewed support from the World Food Programme (WFP), officials have confirmed. The initiative has been in …

Phnom penh: The 2nd Meeting of the Laos-Cambodia Tourism Ministers was convened on 15 December 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia bringing together senior tourism officials from both countries to review progress and deepen bilateral cooperation in the touri…