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6 April 2026


- Vientiane Council wraps up first session, maps path for governance reform
The Vientiane People’s Council agreed a programme of reform for the next five years (2026-2030), with the inaugural session approving a broad agenda aimed at strengthening governance, tightening oversight, and accelerating socio-economic development in the capital.........More>>>

- Govt calls for restraint, safety over Lao New Year
The government has urged everyone to celebrate Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) with care, to cut spending and to make fewer journeys, taking the current economic pressures and fuel concerns into account. ........More>>>

- Minister orders safety checks on hot air balloons
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has called for closer supervision of the hot air balloon and paramotor services that have become increasingly popular with tourists in Vangvieng Addressing a meeting of the Department of Public Works and Transport in Vientiane province, the transport minister Mr Leklay Sivilay said these services must meet stringent safety rules........More>>>

- Govt moves to modernise services with new digital portal
The Lao government is taking a significant step in modernising public administration by partnering with the private sector to develop a digital public service portal......More>>>

- 2025 PHC success: How the first ever digital census transforms the statistical system of Laos  
It is late Friday evening on the outskirts of Vientiane. The two-lanes road is packed with people heading home for the weekend but on the third floor of the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB), a team is still at work. .. More >>>


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- Russia to support Laos in boosting cybersecurity capacity
The Government of the Russian Federation will provide scholarships for Lao government officials working in information security and cybersecurity to undertake in-depth studies in this field.....More>>>

- Champasak garners over 449 billion kip in taxes in Q1
The Champasak provincial Tax Department amassed 449.96 billion kip in revenue during the first three months of this year, accounting for 30.99 percent of the target figure for the whole of 2026.........More>>>

- Road upgrade in Attapeu hits funding constraints
A 26-kilometre section of National Road No. 18A between Phonemany and Phindong villages in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, is being upgraded to improve transport conditions and boost development in the area..........More>>>

- Air pollution exceeds safe levels, with PM2.5 levels soaring nationwide
Air pollution levels exceeded safety standards in almost all provinces up to and including April 1 this year, with 16,395 “hotspots” detected nationwide, raising serious concerns over PM2.5 pollution...........More>>>

- Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship
VIENTIANE (Vietnam News/ANN) -- The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, in coordination with the Vietnamese Language Section of the Vietnamese People Association in Vientiane, organised the first “Future Vietnamese Language Ambassadors” contest for students in the Lao capital on Friday.......More>>>

 
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Business community asked to support adaptation to climate change
The government is urging businesses to play a greater role in responding to climate change by supporting and investing in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP)....... More >>>

Lao textiles, fashion showcased at Tokyo festival
The richness of Lao culture and the timeless beauty of traditional textiles were brought to the international stage during the Lao Fashion and Culture Festival held in Tokyo....... More >>>

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The quiet charm of xin choum, a Lao meal
Sitting down to a hot pot (xin choum) meal in Laos, I found the clock loosened its grip. Nothing was fully cooked, nothing was hurried, even the conversation was not rushed. The term xin choum itself hints at a ritual. “xin” suggests the cooking of meat, while ........More>>>

Vietnam receives a record-high 6.7 million foreign arrivals in Q1
HANOI (VNS/ANN) -- Vietnam’s tourism sector has recorded its strongest first-quarter performance on record, welcoming 6.76 million international visitors in the first three months of 2026, up 12.4 percent....,.....More >>>

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What are your thoughts on yet another season of air pollution?
The Department of Forestry has sent alarm bells ringing across the country by highlighting the extent of air pollution. On April 1 a staggering 895 “hotspots”..... More >>>

Xekong muscles up to host 2027 National School Games
Xekong province is preparing the stage the National School Games in 2027, and has allocated a budget of 48 billion kip. ......More >>>

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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>


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