Luxembourg pledges additional 2.4 million euros to strengthen rule of law in Laos
VIENTIANE: The Government of Luxembourg has provided an additional 2.415 million euros (about 63 billion kip) to support Laos in strengthening the rule of law, access to justice and good governance.
Laos pushes for better inclusive education
VIENTIANE: The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports has launched a research study on inclusive education for students with disabilities, aiming to improve teachers' capacity and the quality of education for people with disabilities.
Lao People’s Revolutionary Party calls for stronger cadre development
VIENTIANE: The Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith (pic), has stressed the need to strengthen cadre development and political training as Laos enters a new period of development.
Laos identifies two new rare earth target areas across four provinces
VIENTIANE: Laos has completed field surveys and identified two major potential rare earth target areas spanning four provinces, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) reported.
Luang Prabang tourism facilities in Laos receive Asean Standards awards
VIENTIANE: Tourism-related facilities in Luang Prabang province have received 26 Asean tourism standard awards and certificates for 2025-2026, recognising their efforts to improve service quality, environmental management, cleanliness and safety.
Laos tightens control over illegal weapons
VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Public Security has held a meeting to strengthen the prevention and resolution of firearms and explosives-related crimes.
Lao authorities detain 11 foreign nationals, seize 1.8 tonnes of suspected wildlife products
PAKKADING: Lao authorities have detained 11 foreign nationals and seized more than 1.8 tonnes of suspected protected wildlife products in a raid targeting a wildlife trafficking network in Pakkading district, Bolikhamxay Province, on 16 August.
Awards boost efforts to advance inclusive healthcare in Laos
VIENTIANE: Efficiencies in expanding medical coverage across Laos received a major boost on Friday (Aug 14) with the inaugural Inclusion Champion Awards 2026 and Panel Discussion held in Vientiane, which highlighted practical solutions to remove healthcare barriers for underserved communities.
Laos eyes data centres, AI in investment push
VIENTIANE: The government is seeking investment in data centres, artificial intelligence and other digital industries as it looks to diversify the economy and attract higher-value projects.
Laos' RM6.5bil power generation fuels regional energy hub ambition
Laos is strengthening its position as a major electricity exporter, with power generation rising sharply in the first half of 2026 as it seeks to turn its abundant hydropower resources into a strategic economic asset.
