- National Assembly makes rural development a top priority
The 10th National Assembly opened its first extraordinary session on Monday with lawmakers set to adopt a National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty Reduction, designating it as the government’s top development priority. The opening session was chaired by the President of the National Assembly, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, while the Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, attended as a guest of honour...........More>>>
- Seminar maps path to Laos’ LDC graduation
A national seminar has highlighted stronger governance, legal reform, and investment in human resources as key priorities for Laos to smoothly graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Annual Scientific Seminar Conference 2026 gathered more than 200 policymakers, researchers, academics and development partners to assess how global changes are shaping Laos’ development trajectory..........More>>>
- Residents of high-risk flood districts to benefit from early warning system
People in Laos, particularly communities living downstream, will be able to prepare for and adapt to climate change—especially floods—after the Lao Telecommunication Public Company and People in Need (PIN) in the Lao PDR announced plans to deploy an early warning system......More>>>
- Public Bank Lao Limited opens new branch in Dongdok
Public Bank Lao Limited on Friday (July 3) celebrated the official opening of its new Dongdok branch, marking the bank’s fifth branch in Laos and reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, reliable, and customer-focused banking services across the country. The new Dongdok branch has been opened to better serve individuals, businesses........More>>>
- Discover a new picnic area in a Lao rural retreat
If you’re looking for a peaceful place where you can unwind, enjoy time with family and friends, and reconnect with nature, the Nam Pien Yorla Pa Resort is the perfect place to visit.........More>>>
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- Health ministry targets improved eye care through specialist training
The Ministry of Health is strengthening eye care services by expanding specialist training, improving treatment, and installing modern equipment at hospitals as part of efforts to reduce preventable blindness...........More>>>
- Vientiane bans soil removal, infilling during rainy season
Vientiane authorities have ordered the temporary suspension of all soil removal and infilling for the remainder of the rainy season, citing concerns over road damage, public safety, and the protection of infrastructure.........More>>>
- More heavy rain forecast as flood risk increases
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned that widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across Laos from July 6-12, despite Tropical Storm Maysak weakening to a tropical depression before dissipating into a low-pressure area over southern China..........More>>>
- Vientiane police bust gambling, fraud network, arrest 28 Chinese nationals
Authorities in Vientiane have dismantled a suspected trans-national gambling and online fraud network, arresting 28 Chinese nationals and seizing a substantial quantity of equipment during a raid on a hotel in Sanjiang Market..........More>>>
- Homeowners get new land titles after property changes due to road works
The government has awarded revised land titles to families in Sikhottabong district whose properties were affected by the widening of National Road 13 North.......More>>>
- University students gain practical experience in hospitality industry
A new group of university students has successfully graduated from a skills development and internship programme designed to equip young people with practical workplace experience, strengthen their confidence, and improve their prospects for decent employment............More>>>
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Pakse contestant ready for Mister Universe Laos 2026
As a contestant in the Mister Universe Laos 2026 representing his hometown of Pakse city in Champasak province, Vannakone Soutthavilay (also known as Agoi), aged 28, is ready to prove that discipline, perseverance........More >>>
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Lao content creator shares her success story
Lao online content creator Minar Saow Laos has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Influencer of Laos 2026” award at the South Asia and Southeast Asia Online Content Creators Conference 2026, held in Kunming, China. The award........More>>>
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What sort of news would you like the media to provide?
As control of the nation’s media shifts directly to the Party, the airwaves remain tightly bound to official policy. But does this give people the information they need or find interesting, and what do they actually ..... More >>>
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