- PM urges targeted investment in roads, other transport infrastructure
Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has directed a review of strategic roads across the country, saying public funds should be invested in the most urgent construction and repair projects, as Laos seeks to improve transport links and support economic development amid tight budget constraints.
Addressing a meeting with Ministry of Public Works and Transport leaders and other officials on Tuesday, he stressed that roads and other transport infrastructure are vital............More>>>
- Vinachem potash project resumes operation in Khammuan
A potash mine in Khammuan province has reopened with a target production capacity of 320,000 tonnes per year, in a move expected to boost Laos’ fertiliser production and reduce reliance on imports in the long term.............More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia share in disaster relief exercise
Army personnel from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia are strengthening disaster response capabilities, search and rescue skills, and regional co-operation.
Their skills in this field got a boost last week with a second Joint Disaster Relief Exercise, held on October 9 at the Vietnam People’s Army training centre......More>>>
- Joint Development Bank Public (JDB) Reviews
Third-Quarter 2026 Performance and Key Achievements
JDB reviewed its third-quarter 2026 business performance and key achievements, setting operational priorities for the final quarter of the year. The review meeting took place on 9 October at JDB’s headquarters in Vientiane and was chaired by Mr Khamsing Sonesinnavong, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Other Board members.....More>>>
- Health ministry reveals 183 unlicensed beauty treatment clinics
The Ministry of Health has identified 183 beauty clinics providing medical procedures without the required licences and ordered stricter checks of private healthcare facilities nationwide......More>>>
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- Defence ministry revises army officers’ law on promotions, welfare
The Ministry of National Defence is revising its law on army officers to clarify promotion criteria, retirement ages and benefits for military personnel, including those injured or killed while serving..........More>>>
- Govt cracks down on cybercrime, online gambling
Property owners and businesses face fines, licence suspension or revocation, and possible legal action if they conceal or fail to cooperate in tackling online criminal activities. ..........More>>>
- Education ministry informs NA of progress in school curriculum revision
Education authorities are working to revise the school curriculum and facilities and assess teaching staff requirements to ensure a smooth transition to the new 6+3+3 school grade system, with full rollout targeted by 2031........More>>>
- Lao officials receive AI training to support digital governance drive
The Lao government has stepped up efforts to modernise public administration through digital transformation, with 31 officials from the Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs being trained in artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen digital skills and improve........More>>>
- Art exhbition boosts Lao-Vietnam-Thai friendship
A second fine art exhibition featuring works fromLaos, Vietnam and Thailand is taking place fromOctober 12-15 at the National Institute of Fine Art in Anou village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane........More>>>
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