Vientiane: On January 6, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Vientiane Capital, representatives from several provinces and the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) presented financial contributions and supplies in support of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. The contributions were officially received on behalf of the government by Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane, Minister of Finance and Vice Chairman of the Budget and Administration Subcommittee of the 12th National Party Congress.

According to Lao News Agency, the support handed over at the ceremony included contributions from various provinces and the national bank. Mr. Bounlay Boutthi, Party Secretary of Sekong Province, contributed 50 million Kip. Mr. Bouangeun Houmchaiyaphom, Chairman of the Provincial Administration of Xieng Khouang Province, presented 120 million Kip. Oudomxay Province's Party Secretary, Mr. Bounkhong Lachiamphone, offered 100 million Kip, while Mr. Thanousay Bansalith, Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Governor of Attapeu Province, provided supplies and support valued at 234 million Kip. Additionally, Mme. Bounkham Vorachit, Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR, contributed 675 million Kip and commemorative medals.

These contributions reflect the strong spirit of unity, responsibility, and solidarity among provincial authorities and national financial institutions in supporting the successful organization of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, which is being held from January 6 to 8, 2026, in Vientiane.