- BOL vows stronger action on bank misconduct
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has pledged stronger action to address corruption, weak internal controls and loan violations that continue to affect the banking system. The Governor of the BOL, Mrs Bounkham Vorachit, presented this update to the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly on Monday, and said the central bank has worked closely with commercial banks to fix long-standing problems but several serious issues remain unresolved........More>>>
- Govt moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs
The Ministry of Finance plans to raise minimum monthly salaries for civil servants to three million kip in 2026, a move aimed at easing the financial pressure faced by public sector workers grappling with rising living costs. Responding to queries from National Assembly (NA) members at the ongoing session on November 13, Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane..........More>>>
- Laos joins ASEAN members in signing historic extradition treaty
ASEAN member states on November 14 signed the ASEAN Treaty on Extradition, marking a significant milestone in regional legal cooperation and efforts to combat transnational crime .....More>>>
- LXML honoured with the 2024 Lao Business Leader Award
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has been recognised with the ‘2024 Lao Business Leader Award’ by the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), acknowledging LXML’s outstanding contribution to national socio-economic development.
The award ceremony, held on November 14 at the National Convention Centre and chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone alongside the Minister of Industry and.....More>>>
- Kasemrad International Hospital Vientiane becomes Laos’ first to get JCI accreditation
Kasemrad International Hospital Vientiane on Wednesday celebrated JCI accreditation – becoming the first hospital in Laos to achieve this international standard and the first overseas branch of Bangkok Chain Hospital to receive this accreditation. This marks a major milestone as BCH continues expanding, with five new hospitals soon to open in Thailand.......More>>>
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- Social science forum mulls impact of infrastructure on development
Bringing together experts from Laos, China, and the wider ASEAN region, the first Lao Social Science Research Forum established a new platform for cooperation in the field of social science, aimed at strengthening education networks and fostering inclusive development across the Global South......More>>>
- Transport ministry outines plans for arterial road repairs
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has detailed its plans for a new phase of road repairs and upgrades, responding to questions raised during the 10th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly.........More>>>
- UNESCO Bangkok supports Laos in advancing learning cities concept
UNESCO Bangkok has supported the Lao government to promote the learning cities concept in Vientiane and Luang Prabang, with the focus on increasing the quality of education, improving literacy and embracing digital technology........More>>>
- Over 300 traffic police on crowd control during the National Games
The Traffic Police Department deployed more than 300 officers across Vientiane for the National Games. Head of the Vientiane Traffic Police Department,Lieutenant Colonel Sangkhom Phommalath, said the traffic management plan was developed in coordination with other divisions, mainly the Traffic Police Department of the General Police Department.........More>>>
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