New update - President Thongloun’s full article ahead of his visit to Russia
"Continue to strengthen Laos-Russia friendship and cooperation towards greater depth for peace and development." .......More>>>
- Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc countrywide
Monsoon rains and flooding are continuing to cause significant damage and disruption to roads, agriculture, and local communities. .......More>>>
- Khammuan to mark S.E. Asia’s first transboundary World Heritage Site with year-end celebration
Khammuan province: Khammuan authorities plan to hold a grand ceremony at the end of this year to celebrate the inscription of Hin Nam No National Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it the fourth World Heritage inscription in Laos.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the inclusion of Hin Nam No National Park alongside Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park at its 47th Session held in Paris, France, on July 13, creating the first transboundary World Heritage Site in Southeast Asia.
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- Australia backs stronger, safer roads in Laos
Australia is stepping up support for Laos’ transport sector with over A$12 million invested in climate-resilient infrastructure over the past three years to improve regional connectivity and help the country withstand extreme weather.
The funding, provided through the Laos-Australia Connectivity Partnership, supports the goals of Laos’ National Socio-Economic Development Plan and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s Five-Year Development Plan..............More>>>
- Laos, Cambodia identify 75 boundary points, install 134 markers
Lao and Cambodian authorities have made significant strides in their joint border demarcation efforts, identifying 75 boundary points and installing 134 new permanent markers between June 2024 and July 2025. The progress was announced at the 8th Meeting of the Laos-Cambodia and Cambodia-Laos Joint Boundary Commissions, held on July 26 in Phnom Penh, where both sides agreed to deepen collaboration to complete the remaining work along their shared border..........More>>>
- Heavy rain, flash floods, landslides forecast through July 31
Authorities have issued warnings of further heavy rainfall, which is likely to cause more flash floods, river flooding, and landslides, with these conditions expected to prevail from July 27 to 31
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- Media personnel get lessons in “green” reporting
Lao journalists and civil society groups are taking part in a five-day workshop in Vientiane organised by CARE International in Laos to improve reporting on environmental issues. The training session is taking place from July 28 to August 1 at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane, with support from the European Union through the project “Strengthening Lao Media with the Participation of Mass Organisations and Civil Society Organisations for Green Development in Laos”..........More>>>
- Minister inspects storm-damaged National Road No 13 North
Many sections of the National Road No 13 North between Kasy district in Vientiane province and Phoukhoun district in Luang Prabang province were damaged following heavy rainfall caused by the severe tropical storm Wipha. ........More>>>
- Medics advise on food safety standards to boost regional trade
Food safety and the competitiveness of Lao food products in regional markets have received a boost from a capacity-building training session held in Champasak province on July 25.....More>>>
- Laos in talks with ASEAN to enhance employment policies
Laos is continuing to engage with other ASEAN member countries to promote job creation and workers’ transition to formal employment, whichh is seen as crucial for the country’s sustainable development. ........More>>>
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