- Deputy PM urges all sectors to strengthen economic ties with China
Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has called on all parties concerned to do more to strengthen economic ties with China, making use of seven strategies in particular. Firstly, he advised those involved to act as a secretariat of the Lao government in enhancing economic, trade and technical cooperation with China.  ...More>>>

- US$692 million loan secured to finance region’s largest wind farm in Laos
A developer has signed a US$692 million loan agreement to finance the 600MW “Monsoon Wind Power Project” in Laos, the largest in Southeast Asia, according to media reports. Thailand-based Impact Electrons Siam Limited (IES), Asia-Pacific’s leading renewable energy solutions provider, ....More>>>

- Govt increases number of protected forests to 177
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has increased the number of protected forests to 177 as part of efforts to restore forest cover to 70 percent of the country’s land area and ensure forests are sustainable. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr Thongphat Vongmany reported on ..More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining recognises its Lao-national leaders of tomorrow
Phu Bia Mining (PBM), earlier in February, recognised 110 of its Lao-national employees and contractors at its Supervisory Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony held at the Lao Plaza Hotel in Vientiane. The programme marked the highest female participation since its inception, ..More>>>

- The Ministry of Education, British Embassy Vientiane, and World Vision support digital learning in rural communities throughout Laos.
Digital learning is scaling up to rural schools of Laos.
Children and teachers from Xonnabuly district, Savannakhet province, ..More>>>