- NA urges swift action on economic issues at closing session
The National Assembly (NA) has called on the government to take urgent steps to ease the economic hardship faced by people, especially high inflation, soaring electricity prices, and the spiralling cost of essential consumer goods. The call came at the close of the 9th Ordinary Session of the NA’s 9th Legislature on June 26 after running since June 9. ....More>>>
- Govt eyes measures to ease effects of electricity price hike
The government has ordered urgent action to explore measures to mitigate the impacts of the recent restructuring of electricity prices, which has seen bills rise to unprecedented levels.
The cabinet issued the instruction at its monthly meeting for June, which ended on Wednesday.
It came shortly after National Assembly (NA) members called for the government to rethink the price hike. Lawmakers expressed concern that higher energy bills could seriously impact both households and businesses, which are already burdened by high inflation........More>>>
- Mekong Tourism Forum ignites new era with launch of GMS Strategy 2030
The 2025 Mekong Tourism Forum kicked off in Luang Prabang City on Thursday, with the highlight being the introduction of the forward-looking GMS Tourism Strategy for 2026-2030.
This is a comprehensive blueprint designed to steer the region’s burgeoning tourism sector towards a future defined by sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. ........More>>>
- Ground broken on Phongsavanh International Hospital in Vientiane, promising modern healthcare for all
The Phongsavanh International Hospital will enhance Lao people’s access to treatment through modern technology, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development. A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the 119-bed hospital in Phakhao village, Xaythany district, Vientiane was held on Thursday, with constructions......More>>>
- Multi-country journeys and rail links: a new era for GMS tourism
An inaugural GMS Tourism Private Sector workshop held on Wednesday in Luang Prabang, as a part of the Mekong Tourism Forum, heralded a significant shift in the Greater Mekong....More>>>
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- Govt strengthens efforts to curb wildlife trafficking
The government is reinforcing the implementation of Prime Minister’s Order No. 05/PM to tighten control over the management, trade, and cross-border transit of endangered wildlife and plants.
At a final consultation meeting held on June 23, forestry officials and stakeholders reviewed amendments aimed at aligning the Order with national laws and international conventions such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)...........More>>>
- Strengthening environmental journalism in the digital age
Almost 20 journalists from the central provinces are gathering in Vientiane from June 23-27 for a training workshop on digital journalism, with a special focus on green issues and the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)........More>>>
- PM speaks out to bolster war on drugs
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for all sectors of Lao society to join forces in combating the threat of drug abuse and trafficking, which he described as a danger to national security and the country’s future. ......More>>>
- Foreign Minister pays official visit to Russia to deepen strategic partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane is leading a delegation on an official visit to Russia from June 25-29 to deepen ties, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its website.
During his visit to Moscow, Mr Thongsavanh is scheduled to hold high-level talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and with Minister of Construction and Utilities Irek Fayzullin, who also serves as Chair of the Russian chapter of the Russia-Laos Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.....More>>>
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