General5/15/2026 9:44:08 AM
The annual European Film Festival 2026 is set to return to Vientiane later this month, offering audiences four full days of European films and cultural exchange through cinema.
General5/14/2026 1:33:10 PM
The Department of Foreigner Management within the Ministry of Public Security of the Lao PDR has handed over 485 Chinese nationals to Chinese authorities to face prosecution for their involvement in large-scale telecom fraud and illegal gambling operations.
General5/14/2026 8:04:47 AM
The Commission for Information and Education of the Party Central Committee, and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam held a bilateral meeting in Vientiane on May 13 to enhance cooperation in media and information work between Laos and Vietnam.
General5/13/2026 8:03:09 PM
On 7 May 2026, Lao PDR and Australia reaffirmed their longstanding partnership during a courtesy call by Australian Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Ms Megan Jones, on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports (MoES), Mr Thongsalith Mangnomek.
General5/13/2026 3:47:32 PM
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has supported the Lao PDR and Thailand towards the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Harmonised Regulations for Safety of Navigation and Pollution Prevention on the Mekong River, marking an important step forward in strengthening cooperation on river transport safety, pollution prevention, and cross-border connectivity along the Mekong River.
General5/12/2026 3:29:58 PM
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Frontier initiative has announced a $400,000 growth capital investment in Houng Sok Sole Co Ltd., a fast-growing, local-owned bakery and food manufacturing company in the Lao People Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
General5/12/2026 2:20:37 PM
Police authorities in Bokeo Province have intensified efforts to combat transnational cybercrime, detaining 230 suspects linked to telecommunications fraud operations, commonly known as “call centre” scam gangs, during a week-long crackdown conducted from May 4–11, 2026.
