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New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced their long-standing partnership with additional support and new digital tools to improve water monitoring and management in the Mekong region. On 5 November, a ceremony at the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane marked Australia’s formal pledge of...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students...

National Road No. 13 South Rehabilitation Project Launches in Khammouane, Savannakhet

Rehabilitation work on National Road No. 13 South is set to begin, covering 38...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

Laos Kicks Off First-Ever Digital Census with Nationwide Field Data Collection

UNFPA - Santiphab Phomvihane, Minister of Finance and Deputy Head of the National Steering...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 24 million in August

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 24 million in August, according to information from the Lao Trade Portal. LTP reports that exports from Laos...

Laos Authorizes Cryptocurrency Trial Program

The government of Laos has authorized six companies to trade and mine cryptocurrencies while relevant ministries are to draft regulations governing their use. According to...

Vang Vieng To Receive New Roads, Infrastructure Upgrade

Vang Vieng is to receive a USD 8 million upgrade to improve its infrastructure, according to the Vientiane Times. The tourist town will see new...

Laos Reopens Schools Online Across the Country Today

The Ministry of Education and Sports has scheduled the reopening of schools online across the country from today. According to a notice issued by...

Housing Complete for Villagers Displaced by Nam Thuen 1 Hydropower Project

The Nam Theun 1 Hydropower Project has handed over new homes to residents who have been affected by the project. Lao National Radio reports that...

Five State Institutions in Laos to Trial Self-Sufficiency Policy

The Government of Laos has agreed to trial a financial self-sufficiency policy among state organizations and institutions. According to a report by KPL, the...