Politics

Lao Press Chief Joins Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China as New Station Opens for Foreign Media

Laos took a seat among journalists from more than 50 countries and regions at the 2026 Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China, where organizers opened a new station to serve foreign reporters. Lao Journalists Association President Savankhone Razmountry joined the forum in Nanjing, on 17 October, which drew nearly...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Laos Joins Asian Regional Security, Cooperation Forum

Laos has joined a pan-Asian forum that brings governments together to discuss regional security...

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on...

PM Urges Agriculture Officials to Realise Country’s Potential

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called on the agriculture and forestry sector to act in the interests of the country by providing green and...

Fewer Businesses Opening in Laos

The number of entrepreneurs opening businesses in Laos declined by 13 percent over the past 10 months of this fiscal year compared to the...

Commission Determines to Produce a Competent Workforce

The National Human Resource Development Commission is planning to build human resources in the fields of natural science and technology to advance socio-economic development...

Ministry, Room to Read Laos Extend Support for Rural Education

The Ministry of Education and Sports and Room to Read Laos are teaming up for the fourth phase of the Enhancing the Education of...

Front President Meets with Russian Guest

President of the Lao Front for National Construction Xaysomphone Phomvihane received on Dec 22 a courtesy visit from Andrey Klichkov, Vice President of the...

Vientiane Authorities Promote Road Safety

The Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security, in partnership with Lao Brewery Co., Ltd, is continuing its road safety awareness project...