Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong Institute, becoming the first Lao national to lead the regional organisation.
The appointment was announced during Mekong Forum 2026, held in Bangkok on 22–23 July, where the institute...
Reporters from various provinces in Laos have gained valuable insights into reporting on green and sustainable development, as well as gender equality, through the...
On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in Vientiane Capital. This project is part of a broader effort...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Laos to its grey list due to concerns over financial crime enforcement, while the Philippines successfully...
By Kheuakham Chanlivong and Phontham Visapra
Laos has lifted 31,232 families out of poverty, reaching 89.23 percent of its 2024 target. The progress was shared...
The double-track railway project between Lop Buri and Pak Nam Pho in Thailand is set to launch in mid-2025.
This major infrastructure project, part of...
