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5 October 2026

- Breaking News: Dr Sonexay Siphandone has been elected President of the National Assembly.

- BREAKING: Mr Saleumxay Kommasith has been elected Prime Minister of Laos.

- Higher standard of education essential, PM tells universities
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has urged universities and higher education institutions to raise the quality of education, overhaul curriculums, and carry out more research to meet the country’s development needs and prepare students for a rapidly changing world........More>>>

- EU Green Diplomacy Week promotes plastic-free communities
The European Union has launched Green Diplomacy Week 2026 in Laos to promote action towards sustainable and plastic-free communities.
The annual initiative began on October 2 with the opening of the “Sustainable and Inclusive Plastic-Free Communities” photo exhibition at the Parkson Mall in Vientiane.......More>>>

- Laos, Thailand target US$11 billion in two-way trade by 2027
The Lao and Thai governments aim to boost the value of two-way trade to US$11 billion over the course of next year, as the two neighbours seek to improve transport links, expand economic ties and strengthen regional connectivity..........More>>>

- Thai DPM visit highlights Thanaleng Dry Port’s potential as regional trade gateway, investment hub
The Thanaleng Dry Port and Vientiane Logistics Park are emerging as a strategic gateway linking Laos and Thailand with wider ASEAN markets and China, offering growing opportunities to boost cross-border trade, attract investment and add value to goods moving across the region, the facilities’ developer has said......More>>>

- Laos marks International Coffee and Tea Day 2026: Two Brews, One Journey - from local farmers to global consumers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE), in partnership with France and the EU Delegation to Laos, officially launched the second edition of International Tea & Coffee Day 2026 (ICTD 2026) at Parkson Mall......More>>>


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- PM expresses sympathy over flooding in Thailand 
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has sent a message of sympathy to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul following severe flooding in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, which has caused widespread damage and personal distress to thousands of people.......More>>>

- Plan International launches emergency response in flood-hit Luang Namtha
Plan International Laos has launched an emergency relief operation to support communities affected by severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak in Luang Namtha province, according to Plan International Laos........More>>>

- Govt partners with UNICEF to boost investment in child nutrition
The Ministry of Finance and UNICEF are working to strengthen public financing for nutrition and improve the tracking and management of nutrition-related spending in Laos.........More>>>

- Laos upgrades engineering testing amid infrastructure expansion
Laos is moving to strengthen construction quality testing and engineering expertise as major infrastructure projects increase the need for modern testing technology and international standards.......More>>>

- National Assembly to debate personnel elections, economic performance, eight laws
The second Ordinary Session of the National Assembly’s 10th legislature will consider personnel elections and eight draft laws when members gather for debate on Monday (October 5)......More>>>

- Laos, Trinidad and Tobago establish diplomatic ties
The governments of Laos and Trinidad and Tobago—a dual-island Caribbean nation—have formally established diplomatic relations, opening a new avenue for bilateral cooperation and mutual support in international forums, particularly within the United Nations framework.....More>>>

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Ministry’s master plan seeks to spur e-commerce
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is drafting a master plan to strengthen the development and management of e-commerce, with a focus on improving......More>>>

Anouza Sihalard reflects on his Mister International 2026 journey in Thailand
Anouza Sihalard (Sun) has shared a heartfelt message following his participation in the Mister International 2026 contest in Thailand, expressing gratitude to the organisers,.....More >>>

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A mother and son living with the legacy of UXO
For Tieng Mangang, an explosion that occurred more than a decade ago changed her life. She was about 20 when she was injured by a device that exploded while she was cutting long grass in Hinlab village, Bualapha district, Khammuan province. ........More>>>

Vietnam actively joins in seeking new momentum for Mekong subregional cooperation
HANOI (VNA) -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang attended senior officials’ meetings of the Cambodia-Laos–Myanmar–Vietnam (CLMV) and Mekong–Japan cooperation.........More >>>

 
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Where the train meets the night: a different side of Hanoi
People stood along the narrow railway, phones and cameras ready, their eyes fixed along the narrow railway track. Café......More >>>

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What are your thoughts on developments and sustainability in the construction industry?
An exhibition organised by the Association of Lao Architects and Civil Engineers (ALACE) in Vientiane last week featured more than 70 companies and 120 booths exhibiting construction materials, other products, services.......... More >>>

Laos triumphs in Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship
Lao players have garnered a sizeable medal haul at the Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, winning one gold, one silver and three bronze medals. .......More>>>

 


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