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14 September 2026

- Steering committee advances rural development, poverty reduction agendaPreparations to implement the National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty Reduction nationwide are nearing completion, with the central-level steering committee endorsing key documents and calling for detailed implementation plans from ministries and local authorities.
The National Assembly approved...........More>>>

- Laos, Hong Kong deepen finance, battery storage development

Laos and Hong Kong are deepening cooperation in finance and clean energy, with a new feasibility study on battery energy storage among three agreements signed at a business forum held in Hong Kong on Friday........More>>>

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Laos to host ASEAN women entrepreneurs forum
Laos will take the helm of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) for the 2026-2027 term and host a regional forum and awards ceremony in Vientiane next month, with a focus on strengthening opportunities for women-led businesses across ASEAN......More>>>

- Art exhibition recalls Laos’ wartime legacy ahead of cluster munitions conference
The painful legacy of war in Laos has been brought to life through art as the country prepares to host and chair a major international conference on cluster munitions in Vientiane......More>>>

- LBC promotes sustainable rice farming techniques 
Lao Brewery Co., Ltd. (LBC) has stepped up its support for sustainable agriculture by holding the annual farmer group meeting under its Sustainable Rice.........More>>>

- Delegates gain first-hand view of Laos’ UXO challenge ahead of Cluster Munitions Review Conference
More than 270 delegates from over 120 countries and international organisations visited an unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance site in Luang Prabang province on Sunday, gaining first-hand insight into Laos’ decades-long struggle to clear the deadly legacy of.......More>>>


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- Plans progress for provision of fortified rice to combat malnutrition
The government is moving forward with plans to produce and distribute micronutrient-fortified rice as part of efforts to tackle malnutrition, with government officials, development partners and private-sector representatives meeting on Friday to review and endorse a pilot project..........More>>>

- Flood-affected women get help with personal hygiene
Women and girls in Khammuan, Luang Namtha and Bolikhamxay provinces have been given 1,400 dignity kits to help with personal hygiene during difficult conditions caused by flooding........More>>>

- 142 Chinese suspects handed over to Chinese police for investigation 
Lao authorities have handed over 142 Chinese suspects, including five women, to Chinese police for further investigation following their detention in a crackdown on alleged immigration and other offences in Laos.......More>>>

- Savannakhet study sheds light on hidden costs of climate chang
The University of Health Sciences has partnered with the Asia Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) to promote gender equality in climate change adaptation in Savannakhet province.........More>>>

- Bolikhamxay prisoners given early release for good behaviour
Bolikhamxay officials have freed 31 prisoners before the completion of their sentences after they demonstrated good behaviour and compliance with the rules......More>>>

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Tripartite talks shape responsible business conduct guidelines
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) is engaging in talks to compile national guidelines for responsible business conduct, involving government, workers’ and employers’ representatives, ..........More>>>

Khamphouk Keomanyvong named Mister Cosmo Laos 2026 
Khamphouk Keomanyvong (Fluke) has been selected as Mister Cosmo Laos 2026 and will compete at an international event in Vietnam in November........More >>>

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Healing the land: Laos hosts 3rd CCM review conference 
With Vientiane hosting the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions from September 13-18, Laos stands tall not just as a host nation .........More>>>

Rail freight opens new logistics links between Vietnam, China, ASEAN
HANOI  (VNA) -- Faster transit times, round-the-clock train operations, and the growth of two-way freight services are expanding........More >>>

 
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Vangvieng: Preserving paradise while building a world-class tourism destination  
As the morning mist slowly lifts from the limestone mountains, Nam Xong river glistens under the golden sunlight, ......More >>>

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How can artisans’ skills be passed on to successive generations?
Traditional wisdom is reflected in many aspects of everyday life, from handicrafts to traditional medicine, food, music and the customs of different ethnic groups. ........ More >>>

Lao athletes all set for Asian Games in Japan  
The Ministry of Education and Sports held a press briefing on Friday to report on athletes’ readiness for the 20th Asian Games, which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya and....More>>>

 


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