General2/17/2026 11:17:31 AM
Lao PDR has adopted a National Road Safety Strategy for 2021–2030 aimed at strengthening nationwide traffic safety and cutting road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 50 percent by 2030.
General2/17/2026 11:13:04 AM
High-profile politician Valy Vesaphong has confirmed she will not seek re-election to the National Assembly in the upcoming polls, scheduled for Sunday, 22 February 2026.
General2/17/2026 11:02:14 AM
The Government of Lao PDR and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened their annual review meeting to assess significant progress made during the final four years of the 7th Country Programme (2022–2026), which focuses on empowering women and young people.
General2/17/2026 9:27:09 AM
Lao citizens across all sectors of society say they want members of the National Assembly and the 5th Provincial People’s Councils who are capable, honest and committed to solving public concerns and advancing national development.
General2/16/2026 2:41:21 PM
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, together with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Laos, hosted a spectacular music concert titled “Sounds of Artistic Harmony” at the National Cultural Hall, celebrating milestones in Laos–China diplomatic relations and the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival 2026).
General2/16/2026 2:24:10 PM
As the election for the 10th National Assembly approaches, new data analysing social media sentiment reveals an unprecedented level of digital engagement, with citizens increasingly using platforms to demand tangible solutions to the country's economic issues.
General2/16/2026 1:22:55 PM
Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Former Minister of Health of the Lao PDR, was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star. The honour, conferred by H.M. the Emperor of Japan, was officially presented by Mr. Koizumi Tsutomu, Ambassador of Japan to the Lao PDR, during a ceremony held on February 6, 2026, at the Ambassador’s residence in Vientiane Capital.
