General8/9/2026 8:47:29 PM
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a Lao seasonal worker in the Republic of Korea, urging the public and media to rely on verified information from official sources while an investigation into the case is underway.
General8/8/2026 9:51:50 PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane has reaffirmed the Lao PDR's commitment to ASEAN cooperation, regional peace and stability, and deeper economic integration as ASEAN marks the 59th anniversary of its founding and Laos commemorates 29 years of membership in the regional grouping.
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8/7/2026 3:10:16 PM
The governments of Laos and Japan have signed a revised agreement for the Wattay International Airport Improvement Project, with Japan providing grant assistance worth 3.863 billion yen, or approximately US$26.5 million, to support the airport's ongoing upgrade.
General8/7/2026 2:15:22 PM
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport, Detsongkham Thammavong, on Aug. 6 conducted an inspection of landslide damage along National Road 8A in the Phou Phaman mountain pass following several days of heavy rainfall that caused extensive disruption to one of Laos’ key transport corridors linking the country with Viet Nam.
General8/7/2026 1:54:38 PM
The Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR hosted a send-off party on July 31, 2026, at the Settha Palace Hotel in Vientiane to celebrate 22 Lao scholars who will soon depart for Japan to pursue advanced studies under two prestigious scholarship programs.
General8/7/2026 1:50:27 PM
The government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO), on August 5 convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue at UN House in Vientiane on bringing youth-led digital innovation into rural development investment.
General8/7/2026 1:38:47 PM
The Lao Youth Business Association (LYBA) reviewed its achievements for the first half of 2026 and outlined priorities for the remainder of the year during a meeting held on Aug. 6 in Vientiane under the theme, "Developing LYBA and Promoting Youth-Led Economic Growth."
