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Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to be completed by October 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports said.  The project, valued at JPY 4.171 billion (approximately USD 29 million), is funded through grant aid provided by the Government of Japan and is...

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture...

New IFC Report Proposes Action Plan to Support FDI Opportunities in Laos

Developing a holistic investment strategy along with continued regulatory reforms will help the Lao PDR attract more diverse and higher-quality foreign direct investment (FDI),...

Waste Management A Growing Problem For Vientiane Capital

Vientiane City Office for Management and Service (VCOMS) says it faces several major challenges in waste management across Vientiane Capital. Authorities are faced with challenges...

Govt Gives Expressway Operator 120 Days to Fix Problems

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has issued a notice warning the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway it has 120 days to resolve urgent...

New Concrete Road Open For Use In Don Khong

A new concrete road around the popular tourist island of Don Khong has been completed and is ready for use. According to a report by...

Three Large Bombs Found and Destroyed in Khammouane

This week, MAG’s unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance team found and safely destroyed three large air-dropped bombs in Boualapha and Gnommalath districts, Khammouane province. The first...

Laos to Register Taxpayer Identity Numbers for Individuals

Authorities have announced that Lao citizens and foreigners with income in Laos must register for a taxpayer identification number. According to a notice issued by...