- Govt moves to end raw mineral exports, pushes processing
The government will ban all raw mineral exports by 2030 in a bid to ensure minerals are processed prior to export and capture higher margins from the country’s natural resources.
Speaking at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Industry and Commerce Minister Mr Malaithong Kommasith said that in the past the aim was to sell minerals in their raw form as a quick source of revenue for the government........More>>>
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Finance ministry to boost revenue collection, improve public investment
The Ministry of Finance will tighten revenue collection and improve the efficiency of public spending as part of government efforts to strengthen fiscal management and ensure that limited state resources generate greater economic and social benefits. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr Santiphab Phomvihane, outlined these measures when responding to questions from National Assembly members on Wednesday concerning tax revenue collection, budget use, and management of state-funded development projects.........More>>>
- Vietnam PM’s Laos visit to cement ties, over 10 pacts to be signed
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is scheduled to arrive in Laos on Thursday for a two-day official visit that will give fresh impetus to bilateral ties and economic cooperation, with the two neighbours seeking stronger links in infrastructure, trade, investment, energy and tourism.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavan Phomvihane said the Lao side hopes the visit will produce a breakthrough in economic cooperation that better reflects the exceptionally close political relationship between Laos and Vietnam. ......More>>>
- Roads at the heart of Laos’ development: Lawmakers urge faster action
For many people, a road is simply a way to get from one place to another. But in a country like Laos, roads are much more than stretches of asphalt and concrete – they are lifelines connecting communities, markets, businesses and borders, and opening the door to trade, investment and tourism........More>>>
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- Govt seeks NA approval of updated lists of prohibited, controlled narcotics
The government has asked the National Assembly (NA) to approve updated lists of prohibited and controlled narcotics and chemicals in order to strengthen the legal framework and actions to tackle emerging drugs and ensure more consistent enforcement across Laos.......More>>>
- Education ministry, Australia pilot guidelines for multigrade teachers
New guidelines are being tested in 30 primary schools to support teachers working with students from different grade levels.......More>>>
- Lao, Vietnamese militaries pledge to strengthen border security
Lao and Vietnamese military authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation, information exchange and coordination in border security issues......More>>>
- Travel on BRT buses to cost 10,000 kip starting next week
Starting on Monday October 12, passengers using the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be required to pay a single flat fare of 10,000 kip per journey, the Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has announced........More>>>
- More than 10,000 detained in
nine-month cybercrime crackdown
Lao authorities detained 10,651 people of 31 nationalities in 153 operations targeting cybercrime, online gambling and related criminal activities during the first nine months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Public Security. ........More>>>
- New teacher training university set to improve quality of education
The official establishment of the new National Teacher Training University of Laos has been announced, marking an important step towards modernising the country’s teacher education system and improving the quality of teacher training.......More>>>
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