- Lao Red Cross targets 85,000 blood donations in 2026
The Lao Red Cross has announced an ambitious plan to collect at least 85,000 bags of blood from donors this year, hoping to meet the growing demand at hospitals across the country.
The figure includes 36,000 blood donations at the blood transfusion centre in Vientiane, and an additional 49,000 donations at facilities in provinces and districts............More>>>
- New traffic system comes into force in city centre
The Vientiane Traffic Police Department is deploying 145 personnel across the city centre to help drivers adjust to changes in traffic flow, which have been introduced to accommodate the planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Head of the Department, Lieutenant Colonel Sangkhom Phommalat, said police were out in force to help and advise motorists, not to penalise them........More>>>
- Golden Triangle revenue slumped in 2025 amid business closures
Business closures and weak tax compliance slashed revenue earned in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone to 32,273 million kip in 2025, down 48.98 percent from the previous year.
A report on tax collection showed that revenue fell by 127,729 million kip compared to 2024, reflecting slower business activity and ongoing economic challenges, according to the Socio-Economic News........More>>>
- Govt, APDL Solar Power ink MOU on Bolikhamxay solar farm capacity of 100 MW installation
The government and APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) relating to a feasibility study concerning a solar energy project with a capacity 100 MW installation planned in Bolikhamxay province. The agreement was signed in Vientiane on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in the province’s renewable energy transition. .......More>>>
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