General9/24/2026 10:57:46 PM
The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has reached seven provinces and 91 districts across the Lao PDR, prompting authorities to tighten movement controls and surveillance as they work to contain further spread. While the situation is showing signs of stabilisation in some northern areas, the outbreak remains active and has caused significant losses to pig farmers.
General9/24/2026 10:30:31 PM
Motorists are advised to avoid part of Lane Xang Road in Vientiane Capital on September 26–27, 2026, as temporary traffic diversions will be introduced to facilitate road construction work.
General9/24/2026 10:15:28 PM
Vientiane authorities are planning to revise official land appraisal prices to better reflect current market values and help prevent losses in state revenue, according to a report presented to the Vientiane People’s Council on September 23, 2026.
General9/24/2026 10:48:35 AM
Pakse City, Champasak Province, is preparing to host the 2026 Boun Ork Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent) and Traditional Boat Racing Festival on October 26–27, featuring religious ceremonies, cultural activities and an international boat race.
General9/24/2026 9:07:09 AM
Lao irrigation officials received practical training on irrigation dam safety inspection at Nam Toung 2 Dam in Feuang District, Vientiane Province, on September 22, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen national capacity in dam safety management.
General9/23/2026 7:38:40 PM
Vientiane authorities destroyed 440 kilograms of illegally imported animal and fishery products on September 22 after finding that the shipment was accompanied by incomplete and invalid documentation.
General9/23/2026 2:47:15 PM
Minister of Public Works and Transport Leklai Sivilay is leading a Lao delegation at the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2026, held in Beijing, China, from September 21–24.
