- Japan pledges US$3.2 million for human resource development in Laos
The Japanese government will provide 378 million yen (more than US$3.2 million) as grant assistance through the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) programme to support human resource development in Laos.......More>>>
- Tax report exposes rising cost of incentives
The Lao government has released its first Tax Expenditure Report, which revealed that revenue losses from tax exemptions and incentives rose to 876.42 billion kip in 2023. The report, unveiled by the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Lao PDR on Monday, provides the country’s first comprehensive assessment of revenue forgone through preferential tax policies and marks a major step in strengthening fiscal transparency, the Ministry of Finance said............More>>>
- Lao media delegation strengthens engagement with Australia
A Lao delegation’s visit to Australia provided Lao media leaders an opportunity to meet with Australian government officials and visit leading national media organisations. The delegation, which visited at the invitation of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, was led by the Deputy Head of the Commission for Information and Education of the Central Committee, Mr Vansy Kuamua, and included staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs..........More>>>
- LXML supports livelihoods through breeding cow assistance in Sepon
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) on June 12 handed over 19 native breeding cows to three disadvantaged families in Sepon District, reaffirming its commitment to improving livelihoods, strengthening household incomes, and supporting poverty reduction efforts in communities surrounding the Sepon Gold-Copper Mine. The beneficiary families are from La-ngy Village in the La-teab Cluster and Xienghom Village in the Poung and Dinmo Cluster of Sepon District, Savannakhet Province. ......More>>>
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- ASEAN focuses on innovation, digital growth and partnerships
ASEAN member states engaged in open, strategic and forward-thinking discussions on key issues related to sustainable innovation, digital integration and public-private partnerships at the 89th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI-89).......More>>>
- Local developer set to launch AI text-to-speech tool inspired by Covid-era challenge
A Lao start-up technology company is preparing to launch a locally developed Lao-language text-to-speech (TTS) platform in the coming months, a move that could make it among the first companies in Laos to introduce such technology and potentially improve accessibility and digital services in the country.......More>>>
- Authorities raid resort in Savannakhet, detain 161 Vietnamese for illegal gambling
Authorities in Xepon district of Savannakhet province have dismantled an illegal gambling operation at a resort, and detained 161 Vietnamese nationals and seized cash, gambling equipment and electronic devices..........More>>>
- Low pressure system to bring more thunderstorms
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning that a low-pressure system, combined with a moderately strong south-westerly wind, will affect all parts of Laos from June 28, bringing widespread thunderstorms, rain, and isolated heavy downpours..........More>>>
- Final warning issued to vendors encroaching on roads in Vientiane
Authorities in Vientiane have issued a final warning to vendors and businesses illegally occupying road reservation areas along Chao Anouvong Road and Ratsavong Road, making it clear that continued violations will lead to forced demolitions and seizure of assets. ..........More>>>
- Govt moves to tackle persistent rural poverty
The government is drafting a national agenda on rural development and poverty alleviation after a 2025 assessment found that 14.78 percent of families, 25.83 percent of villages, and 44.59 percent of districts across the country are officially below the poverty line...........More>>>
- Laos, Philippines sign agricultural MoU to boost technology and investments
Laos and the Philippines have taken a significant step forward in strengthening agricultural cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance trade, investment and technical collaboration in the agriculture sector............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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Footballers vie for glory in Lao Women’s League 2026
Nine women’s football clubs from Vientiane and the provinces of Bolikhamxay and Savannakhet are competing in the Lao Women’s League 2026 from June 19 to August 29, with games being played at the Lao Football Federation’s pitch in Vientiane.........More >>>
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