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10 March 2026


- Party Secretary General calls for swift action on fulfilment of resolutions
Party Secretary General Thongloun Sisoulith has made recommendations to the Party Central Committee on ways to ensure the Resolutions adopted by the 12th National Party Congress are carried out swiftly and with clear focus to achieve practicable results.......More>>>

- La Francophonie Secretary-General’s visit gives boost to French language education 
The government and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) reaffirmed their intention to strengthen cooperation in education and French language teaching in particular during a visit by the organisation’s Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo on March 4-5.........More>>>

- Laos marks International Women’s Day with focus on girls’ empowerment
The Lao Women’s Union (LWU), in partnership with UNICEF, UNFPA and the Government of Australia, this week marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a renewed call to empower women and girls to play a stronger role in national development..........More>>>

- Revered ancient structures in Savannakhet awarded National Heritage status
The Hotay Pidok Buddhist manuscript repository in Nong Lam Chan village, Champhon district, Savannakhet province, and Kao Taleo temple, have been declared National Heritage sites, highlighting the historical and cultural richness of southern Laos......More>>>

- Rethinking traffic flow in Vientiane: A step toward a more efficient capitalVientiane, the capital of Laos, has long been known for its relaxed atmosphere and relatively light traffic compared to other Southeast Asian capitals. However, as the city grows and the number of vehicles increases year by year, traffic congestion is becoming a more noticeable challenge....More>>>


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- WHO pledges continued support for Lao health sector
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has pledged continued support to improve health services in Laos through a visit to Vientiane by the global health agency’s Western Pacific regional chief......More>>>

- Australia pledges AU$15 million for agricultural development
Australia and Laos have celebrated a landmark 35-year partnership in agricultural research by announcing a new AU$15 million investment aimed at driving sustainable development and ensuring long-term food security across the nation......More>>>

- Civil society organisation fair highlights development work
Civil society organisations gathered in Vientiane on March 5 to showcase their work and products at the three-day CSO Fair, promoting cooperation for the prosperity of Lao society.........More>>>

- UXO Lao team responds to discovery of bombs in Xekong
In remote areas where access to transportation remains difficult, efforts continue to ensure that communities can live in safety despite the lingering dangers of wartime unexploded ordnance (UXO)........More>>>

- Laos microchips 50 elephants in bid to combat illegal wildlife trade
The government has taken a significant step in strengthening wildlife conservation and curbing the illegal trade in wildlife by registering and microchipping 50 domesticated elephants.......More>>>

 
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Commerce minister gives advice at Lao MSME Expo
Lao companies are making significant achievements, but trade should be better organised and more done to promote Lao-made products and stabilise market prices....... More >>>

Sanonh Maniphonh reaches Top 30 of The Face Men Thailand contest
Lao model and Mister Supranational 2024 titleholder Sanonh Maniphonh has achieved another milestone on the international ..... More >>>

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The young entrepreneur refreshing Laos with clean water and compassion
Eight years ago, Mr Somboun Phommakone stepped off a bus in Vientiane carrying little more than a dream and 2 million kip in his pocket. He had left his home province of Luang Prabang not in search of fortune.........More>>>

China-Laos Railway steps up simplified customs clearance procedures
(China Daily/ANN) --China-Laos Railway is accelerating the implementation of simplified customs clearance procedures for passengers to better facilitate bilateral exchanges, Yang Chengxin, a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress and mayor of Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, said...........More >>>

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How concerned are you about scam phone calls and messages?
With the digital economy expanding, so too are the risks. Despite the ...... More >>>

Ezra coach praises fans for support of Pepsi Lao League 1
The head coach of Ezra FC, Mr Byung Soo Na, who hails from the Republic.....More >>>

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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>


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