Vientiane:The Vientiane Party Committee recently convened for a two-day meeting chaired by Atsaphangthong Siphandone, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and President of the Vientiane People's Council. The meeting brought together deputy party secretaries, standing committee members, committee members, grassroots party representatives, and sector officials to review the progress made over the past nine months.

According to Lao News Agency, the discussions at the meeting focused on national defence and public security with an emphasis on maintaining public order, combating crime and drugs, and implementing national agendas on drug suppression and socio-economic stabilization. Participants also addressed issues such as robbery, arson, traffic accidents, and the strengthening of defence and security at the village level.

The committee assessed the socio-economic performance over the nine-month period, evaluating state budget implementation and local revenue collection. Preliminary targets for the 2027 Socio-Economic Development Plan and local tax revenue were also considered. Furthermore, the meeting agenda included the implementation of Resolution No. 62/PB-CC, which focuses on strengthening Party leadership in grassroots political development, rural development, and poverty reduction, along with updates on the 'Three Builds' policy.

Urban management and public infrastructure were also on the agenda, with discussions on stricter controls over unauthorized commercial signs and billboards, improvements in waste management and environmental sanitation, and progress on the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project, which includes the bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Additionally, the committee reviewed the implementation of final court judgments and measures to enforce outstanding rulings across Vientiane.

The outcomes of this session are expected to guide the capital's remaining work in 2026 and help shape its development and governance priorities for 2027.