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31 July 2026

- PM affirms govt’s water management strategy
The government is working towards the goals outlined in its Vision to 2040 and the National Strategy on Water Resource Management and Utilisation to 2030, to ensure the sustainable management and use of the country’s water resources. These goals aim to support clean energy development and long-term socio-economic growth and were communicated by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to the President of the Asia National Assembly Water Consultative Board (AAWC), Ms Han Jeong-ae, when she paid a courtesy visit on Wednesday, according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office.........More>>>

- Laos steps up tourism promotion to attract more visitors
Laos is stepping up tourism promotion efforts by expanding marketing channels, upgrading visitor information services and strengthening cooperation with domestic and international partners to attract more visitors and support the long-term growth of the tourism industry. The plans were outlined in a report presented by Director General of the Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mrs Manisakhone Thammavongxay, at a meeting to discuss tourism development held in Vientiane recently............More>>>

- PM meets head of Lao Party’s Organisation Commission
HANOI (VNA) -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Sisay Leudetmounsone, Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and head of its Organisation Commission, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.
At the meeting, Sisay Leudetmounsone said her visit included working sessions with the Organisation Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs.............More>>>

- BOL, LDB address public concern over rumours
 The Bank of the Lao PDR and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) have assured the public that the operations of the LDB remain stable, transparent and compliant with Lao laws......More>>>


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- Laos, El Salvador establish diplomatic relations
Laos and the Republic of El Salvador have formally established diplomatic relations, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties and expanding Laos’ global diplomatic network to 154 countries, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.........More>>>

- S. Korea backs Laos’ digital development through Web3 partnership
Laos and the Republic of Korea advanced cooperation in digital technology and blockchain innovation on Thursday when Laos’ Ministry of Technology and Communications and Korea’s Real-World Asset Inc. (RWA) held the second “Seize the Future: Web2 to Web3 Transformation” workshop.........More>>>

- Education ministry, Australia launch child protection video
The Ministry of Education and Sports and the Australian Government are working to strengthen gender equality and child protection, releasing a video about child protection during an event to mark the 71st anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union (LWU) this month.........More>>>

- Luang Namtha police arrest 135 suspects in major crackdown on online scam syndicate 
Police in Luang Namtha province dismantled a major trans-national online fraud syndicate operating from the Boten Special Economic Zone and arrested 135 suspects during a large-scale enforcement operation..........More>>>

- Phongsaly ramps up efforts to banish poverty
The people of Phongsaly are on track to enjoy better living standards after provincial officials set a target to declare 5,037 families poverty-free during the years 2026-2030..........More>>>

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LJI strengthens bilateral cooperation to boost business network
The Laos-Japan Human Resource Development Institute (LJI) at the National University of Laos (NUOL) continues to drive sustainable growth through human resource development and stronger networking............More>>>

Festival celebrates enduring popularity of the khaen
The Lao Khaen Music Association staged the 1st  Lao Khaen Music Festival of Champa Meuang Lao at the National Culture Hall in Vientiane on Monday, bringing together a group of accomplished musicians .......More >>>

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Buddhist Lent: A season of reflection, kindness and inner peace
As the first light of dawn spreads across Laos, people, beautifully dressed, walk silently to temples, carrying candles, flowers, incense, rice and other offerings. The peaceful atmosphere signals the arrival of one.....More>>>

Partnerships essential to green shift, forum hears
(China Daily/BRNN) --Regional cooperation is key to the Asia-Pacific’s green transition, with the energy and resources sector showing how Sino-Australian collaboration in technology and innovation can help address.............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, reflecting one of Laos’ most breathtaking landscapes......More >>>

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What should be done to ensure toys are safe for children?
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has banned the import and sale of Squishy toys after concerns that some may contain excessive levels of benzene, a chemical....... More >>>

New Lao National Paralympic Committee announced
The Ministry of Education and Sports on Thursday announced the appointment of a new executive committee for the Lao National Paralympic Committee (LNPC). .........More >>>

 


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