- Govt mulls top priorities, practical solutions at monthly meeting
The government is focusing on national priorities, including socio-economic development, poverty reduction, digital transformation and more effective public administration, as it reviews its work and sets tasks for the coming month............More>>>
- Education ministry, JICA project improves maths learning outcomes in Lao primary schools
Students in schools participating in a JICA-supported project performed better in mathematics than those in non-project schools. Notably, Teacher Training College (TTC) demonstration schools, where School Based Continuous Professional Development (SB-CPD) was implemented alongside ICT and TTC support, recorded a remarkable 16.43 percentage point.......More>>>
- Govt, UN endorse US$510 million cooperation framework for 2027-2031
The Lao government and the United Nations have endorsed a new five-year cooperation framework backed by about US$510 million to support national development priorities, improve people’s well-being, and promote sustainable development........More>>>
- Lao Telecommunications showcases digital technologies and services at Lao Digital Week 2026
The Lao Telecommunications Company Group, comprising Lao Telecom, T-Plus and M-MoneyX, and its international partners showcased a range of products, digital services, and telecommunications technologies at the Lao Digital Week 2026.......More>>>
- S. Korean academic appointed Honorary Professor at University of Health SciencesProject Manager of the Leading University Project for International Cooperation at Inje University in the Republic of Korea, Prof. Jina Oh, has been appointed Honorary Professor at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Laos in recognition of her contributions to the development of healthcare education and the training of nursing professionals in the country.........More>>>
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- Laos to host international Buddhist forum, welcoming 450 delegates from 31 countries
Laos is set to host the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable in Vientiane from October 25-30, bringing together about 450 Buddhist leaders, senior monks, scholars and other delegates from 31 countries and international organisations to promote religious cooperation, cultural exchanges and peace........More>>>
- Laos, neighbours step up Mekong River patrols to combat transnational crime
Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand have launched their 170th joint Mekong River law enforcement patrol to strengthen border security, combat transnational crime and ensure safer cross-border trade along the strategic waterway.......More>>>
- Laos, Cambodia push for stronger tourism links, joint travel routes
Laos and Cambodia are stepping up efforts to improve cross-border tourism connectivity, develop joint travel routes and expand investment opportunities as the two neighbouring countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations............More>>>
- Govt, UNICEF step up efforts to improve child nutrition
Child health and nutrition services will be strengthened through cooperation between the government and UNICEF, following a joint visit to Savannakhet province to assess how public funding is helping families and communities........More>>>
- Central bank strengthens digital payments, steps up action against online scams
The Bank of the Lao PDR recently held its third Payment System Committee meeting of 2026, chaired by the bank’s Deputy Governor Mr Soulisak Thamnouvong, to review progress in payment system development, promote financial technology, and strengthen consumer protection......More>>>
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