- Party leader urges accelerating organisational reform for effective governance system
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith has called for continued reforms and the streamlining of state organisational structures to create a more compact, modern and effective administrative system. The leader also underscored the need for further effort to build a clean, strong and capable political system that can effectively meet the country’s development needs, according to Pasaxon newspaper.......More>>>
- Laos, Russia reaffirm strategic partnership
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Laos-Russia relations during talks held on the sidelines of the Russia-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Kazan..........More>>>
- Hungary supports water and wastewater management in Vientiane
Driven by economic growth, urbanisation, and rising living standards, the demand for clean and safe water continues to increase worldwide, making sustainable water management a key priority for the future. To address this, the Embassy of Hungary, in collaboration with Hungarian firm Laoprojekt Ltd, organised an event on June 12 to mark World Water Day.........More>>>
- St Hugh’s College Vientiane celebrates student success, expands international university pathways
St Hugh’s College Vientiane (SHV) celebrated the academic achievements of its students and highlighted growing opportunities for international higher education during its Completion & Progression Celebration 2026 held in Vientiane last week......More>>>
- Wood-fired cooking remains a draw at Swan restaurant
Finding a peaceful dining setting in the capital is not always easy, but the Swan restaurant in Suanmon village, Sisattanak district, in Vientiane has steadily built a reputation for combining a garden atmosphere with an international menu centred on wood-fired cooking......More>>>
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- Russia offers support to boost agricultural trade with Laos
The Lao and Russian agriculture ministries have agreed to deepen cooperation in agricultural trade, product standards, technology transfer and climate-resilient farming, during talks held in Moscow recently..........More>>>
- Agriculture ministry moves to introduce new rice cultivation techniques
The Department of Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in cooperation with Ecubion Co., Ltd. (a South Korea environmental engineering and climate-tech firm) on June 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) authorising a joint feasibility study on the implementation of a carbon credit project through Alternate Wetting and Drying rice cultivation........More>>>
- Southern provinces strengthen ties in border management
Authorities from the southern provinces of Xekong, Champasak and Attapeu last week reviewed and strengthened their coordination concerning border management and administrative boundary issues..........More>>>
- Police ramp up crackdown on cybercrime
The Ministry of Public Security has pledged to intensify efforts to stamp out cybercrime and online fraud, with more than 2,600 suspects detained in nationwide operations carried out so far this year..........More>>>
- Health ministry reviews progress made, admits areas of weakness
Laos has made significant progress in improving healthcare services over the past five years, particularly by expanding access to healthcare for pregnant women, mothers, and children under the age of five..........More>>>
- Oudomxay court gives prison sentence to kratom seller
Oudomxay provincial people’s court has handed down a 3-month prison sentence to a man convicted of selling kratom leaves mixed with Datissin cough syrup..........More>>>
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Lao girl band member to make Thai film debut
The Lao entertainment scene is celebrating another milestone with the news that Piano Souksavanh, a member of the rising Lao girl group Fizche, will play the female lead in her first Thai feature film “ Kathery Thaiban Virus Larng Lok”........More >>>
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What’s the best way to prevent the spread of dengue fever?
As the rainy season brings more frequent rainfall and standing water, mosquitoes breed quickly, increasing the transmission of dengue fever. While health authorities encourage preventive measures, community participation is essential to reduce mosquito breeding sites. The Vientiane Times asked around for opinions on ways to curb the spread of this debilitating illness. ..... More >>>
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