- ADB reaffirms support for Laos’ development priorities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Laos’ socio-economic development under its 2024-2028 Country Partnership Strategy, as Laos and the Bank celebrate 60 years of cooperation. The commitment was made by ADB President Masato Kanda while leading his delegation in a courtesy call to President........More>>>
- Progress made in state auditing, but recovery of losses remains a challenge
The State Audit Organisation uncovered billions of kip in financial discrepancies over the past five years, but only about 20 percent of misspent funds was recovered, despite stronger efforts on the part of state auditors..........More>>>
- Relief efforts underway after hailstorm batters Vientiane
City authorities are carrying out relief and recovery operations after a hailstorm caused widespread damage in Sikhottabong and Naxaithong districts on Sunday, affecting more than 5,000 houses and damaging numerous other buildings.......More>>>
- PSVG, HNDI to conduct feasibility study on expressway
Phongsavanh Group Co., Ltd. (PSVG) has signed a consulting firm contract with Henan ZhongGong Design & Research Group Co., Ltd., (HNDI) Henan province, China, to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary design survey for a new expressway........More>>>
- PM congratulates Thai counterpart on reappointment
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone last week sent a formal message of congratulations to Anutin Charnvirakul following his reappointment as the Prime Minister of.........More>>>
- National University of Laos, CARE International sign MOU to launch Sangthong Green District Model project
The Ministry of Education and Sports, represented by the National University of Laos, and CARE International in the Lao PDR signed a Memorandum of Understanding....More>>>
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- Finance ministry, IFAD ink Vientiane Declaration III to strengthen development tiesThe Ministry of Finance, representing the government of Laos, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Wednesday signed the Vientiane Declaration on Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation III (2026-2035)......More>>>
- Crop yields, meat production on the rise in Xekong
With more land now available to grow crops, people in Xekong province are getting higher yields and producing sufficient food for domestic consumption and for export.
Rice, cassava and coffee are the main crops being cultivated. The higher incomes now being earned are a big boost to families seeking to improve their living standards and rise above poverty.
Head of Office of the Xekong Province Administration, Ms Phetdavone Vatsanga, said villagers have planted rice on 705.28 hectares and plan to grow the crop on 1,101 hectares in total, according to a report in the Xekong News.........More>>>
- Champasak gives nod to feasibility study on sugarcane plantation
Champasak authorities have approved a feasibility study for a large-scale sugarcane plantation and agro-processing project integrated with diversified farming. On March 25, provincial authorities signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chanthasak Agriculture Trade Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd. to explore the viability of cultivating sugarcane alongside mixed crops such as papaya, coconut, and durian.
The initiative aims to develop value-added local products for both domestic consumption and international markets.......More>>>
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The Patuxay monument: Laos’ victory arch
The Patuxay monument, often called the “Victory Gate”, stands at the end of Lane Xang Avenue, its broad arches and symmetrical mass inviting comparison with Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. When I stood in the heart of Vientiane, underneath the
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