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4 March 2026


- Governance, development plans top agenda at Party meeting
Strengthening internal governance, clarifying leadership at the central and provincial levels, and advancing the 10th five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026-2030 are the items topping the agenda at the 2nd plenary meeting of the 12th Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, which opened on Tuesday and continues for three days.............More>>>

- No fuel shortage in Laos, officials assure public
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has confirmed that fuel supplies remain secure and sufficient nationwide, following a high-level meeting to discuss the potential impact of ongoing Middle East tensions on global oil prices and domestic supply. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr Chanthaboun Soukaloun and attended by representatives from relevant departments, the Lao State Fuel Enterprise, and fuel import and distribution companies..........More>>>

- Election results set stage for new government
The National Election Committee on Monday confirmed the final results of the 10th National Assembly election, paving the way for the formation of a new government to lead the country over the next five years. Vice President of the National Assembly and standing member of the National Election Committee, Dr Sounthone Xayachack, announced the results at a press conference on Monday...........More>>>

- LXML pays over US$11 million as Q4 2025 royalty tax to Savannakhet province
The Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its statutory obligations by officially handing over royalty tax payments for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 to Savannakhet province. The hand-over ceremony was held at the Savannakhet Provincial Administration Office on February 27, 2026........More>>>


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- Canadian ambassador boosts Laos-Canada ties with visit to foreign ministry
The governments of Laos and Canada moved to deepen cooperation during talks held in Vientiane last week, highlighting more than five decades of diplomatic relations..........More>>>

- Govt unveils US$37 million food systems improvement plan
The government has announced a landmark National Action Plan to transform food systems, backed by US$37.5 million in multi-partner support. The National Action Plan, which is being implemented from 2025-2030, aims to transform the country’s food systems, placing agriculture, nutrition, climate resilience, and inclusive growth at the heart of national development.. .....More>>>

- Labour ministry assumes responsibility for health insurance
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare have signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalising the transfer of health insurance responsibilities from the health ministry to the labour ministry............More>>>

- Provinces select pupils for National Best Student exams
Education departments across the country are finalising their selections of schoolchildren to represent their province at the upcoming National Best Student exams, a prestigious competition organised by the Ministry of Education and Sports each year............More>>>

- Isolated storms possible nationwide this week
Unstable weather is forecast across Laos from March 4-8 as a high-pressure system in China moves southwards, driving up temperatures to record highs so far this year, and increasing the likelihood of thunderstorms and showers of varying intensity...........More>>>

- Bokeo officials focus on developing and improving living standards
Officials in Bokeo province are focussing on the development and improvement of living standards of the people and reducing poverty...........More>>>

 
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Commerce ministry adopts int’l barcode to boost supply chain management
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Community Code Centre Lao Co., Ltd (CCCL) last week introduced the use of an international product........ 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>>>

Dataran Merdeka returns as focal point of IFTAR Ramadan 2026, celebrating unity in the capital city
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).........More >>>

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Exploring Guangxi’s must-sees: where songs, silk and villages tell their stories
From mountain chants echoing across valleys to silk threads travelling from rural workshops to global fashion houses,  ...More >>>

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How are you coping with the new traffic lane changes?
To accommodate the planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, city authorities have changed the direction of traffic flow on several main roads. Although traffic police have been stationed in some places, many...... 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 of Korea, has thanked fans for turning up to Pepsi Lao League 1 matches and showing their support for football in Laos......More >>>


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