Vientiane: A high-level technical consultation to discuss the draft Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2027-2031 between the Government of the Lao PDR and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was held on 20 February 2026. The meeting was …

Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating high-quality and sustainable economic growth under the 10th Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030). Presenting draft report…

Vientiane: The Government of the Lao PDR has officially launched a new Pollution and Waste Management Project aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient environment across the country.

According to Lao News Agency, the project, whic…

Nongmek village: When the rains fall on Nongmek village in Paksong district, Champassak Province, the road disappears. The first four kilometres are unpaved, and during the wet season, the red earth turns to thick mud, making it impossible for motorbi…

Vientiane: Authorities in Vientiane held a consultative meeting on Feb 23 to launch a school-based awareness campaign promoting the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as part of the Sustainable Transport Project. The meeting took place at the Vientiane De…

Pakse: A formal ceremony for the handover of remains of a US service member missing during the Indochina War in Laos was held in Pakse City, Champassak Province on Feb 23, 2026.

According to Lao News Agency, the event followed the conclusion of the …

Vientiane: The Lao Federation of Trade Unions in cooperation with Oxfam in Laos held a consultative meeting on Feb 23 to review cost-of-living data and discuss proposals for adjusting the minimum wage for enterprise workers.

According to Lao News Ag…

Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), in partnership with the Australian Government, is producing a series of awareness-raising videos aimed at strengthening child protection and safeguarding practices in schools across th…