- City officials monitor progress of Chinaimo water treatment plant upgrade
Expansion of the Chinaimo water treatment plant in Vientiane is now 4.19 percent complete, with construction of key components now underway, including the treatment plant itself, administration building, and underground storage facilities........More>>>
- Ministry accelerates education reforms ahead of World Bank mission
The Ministry of Education and Sports is intensifying efforts to improve student learning outcomes, centering on the “Read@Home” initiative, school lunch budget preparations, and Continuous Professional Development for teachers........More>>>
- Laos strengthens gender justice through advocacy dialogue
The People’s Supreme Court, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Laos, last week convened an event titled the Leadership Dialogue with Senior Women Judges, held at the National Institute of Justice.....More>>>
- LXML pays over 2 trillion kip in profit tax, reinforcing its leadership in responsible mining
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has fulfilled its 2025 profit tax obligation to the Lao government, with a total payment of 2,200,952,209,498 kip (approximately US$102.37 million). ..........More>>>
- Lao Brewery Company celebrates International Labour Day with major support for Walk for Health
The Lao Brewery Company (LBC) stepped up to energise the national celebration of the 140th International Labour Day by supporting a “Walk for Health” at the iconic Patuxay Park on May 1.
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- New decree bans online tobacco sales
The government has issued a new decree imposing heavy fines and strict controls on the tobacco industry, targeting illegal trade and banning all online sales......More>>>
- Zero-waste tourism: A new educational concept for sustainable travel in LaosStudents, academics, tourism and hospital employers, alumni, and representatives from government agencies have engaged in zero-waste tourism courses, under the EU co-funded “Tourism-Zero” project......More>>>
- NUOL to celebrate 30 years of academic achievements
The National University of Laos (NUOL) has set out an ambitious plan to strengthen its education system from 2027 to 2036, while preparing a series of activities to mark its 30th anniversary after the institution was granted university status on November 5, 1996......More>>>
- Govt, private developer ink MoU on feasibility study of Vientiane-Pak Ngum Industrial Park
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, on behalf of the government, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fengyao Lao Development Investment Co., Ltd. to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed Vientiane-Pak Ngum Industrial Park Development Project......More>>>
- Urban freight curbs introduced to ease congestion and improve road safety
A new directive has been issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to regulate the movement of large freight vehicles in urban areas, in order to tackle congestion, improve road safety and ensure consistency in traffic management practices........More>>>
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What do you think about the BRT service?
Following the trial launch of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system from March 10 to May 9, Vientiane residents are enjoying free rides on modern electric buses, with the service aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices and reducing traffic congestion. ..... More >>>
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Health walk marks International Labour Day
The Lao Federation of Trade Unions on Friday organised a health walk starting from Patuxay Park to mark International Labour Day on May 1.
The walk was themed “Lao trade unions are strong, modern, united, disciplined, and uphold the international spirit of labour”........More >>>
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