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Lao media plays a vital role in communicating Party guidelines, government policies, laws, and regulations to the public while serving as a bridge between the people and the Party-State, a senior official said last week at the First National Media Conference.
Mr. Laopaoxong Navongxay, Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction, said media helps ensure that people across the country understand and support national policies, contributing to social stability and national development.
Speaking on the role of media in advancing the Party's two strategic tasks, he said media also conveys public concerns, opinions, and aspirations to the Party and State, enabling policymakers to respond more effectively to the needs of the people.
He noted that media has played a significant role throughout Laos' modern history. During the struggle for national independence, the Lao Issara newspaper helped mobilize public support for the revolutionary movement. Since the establishment of the Lao PDR in 1975, newspapers, radio, television, and news agencies have expanded, while digital media and artificial intelligence have further transformed information delivery.
He also highlighted the development of media under the Lao Front for National Construction, including newspapers, magazines, radio and television programmes, websites, YouTube channels, mobile applications, and social media platforms.
According to Laopaoxong, 11 provinces now produce their own radio programmes, while all provinces and districts operate official online platforms, particularly Facebook pages, to strengthen public communication and broaden access to information.
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