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The National Assembly of Laos is continuing to push legislative and administrative reforms. This was reported by Mrs. Amphayvone Lombounpheng, Secretary of the National Assembly, during its 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature, held on June 25. The session was chaired by Vice President Ms. Sounthone Xayachak.
(KPL) The National Assembly of Laos is continuing to push legislative and administrative reforms. This was reported by Mrs. Amphayvone Lombounpheng, Secretary of the National Assembly, during its 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature, held on June 25. The session was chaired by Vice President Ms. Sounthone Xayachak.
Key achievements include the implementation of decisions from the 8th and 9th sessions, and planning for the 10th session. The Assembly completed and approved changes to 10 important laws. These were submitted for enactment through eight presidential decrees. Final adjustments were also made to the 2025 Constitution, the Law on Civil Servants, and the Law on Local Government. These are awaiting formal enactment.
The Assembly also approved major personnel changes. The Prime Minister proposed the reassignment, appointment, and retirement of 12 senior officials. These changes aim to improve leadership and public service management.
New Appointments:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongsalith Mangnomek – Minister of Education and Sports
Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane – Minister of Finance
Ms. Bounkham Vorachit – Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR
Ms. Baykham Khatthiya – Minister of Health
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linkham Douangsavanh – Minister of Agriculture and Environment
Mr. Malaythong Kommasith – Minister of Industry and Commerce
Mr. Leklai Sivilay – Minister of Public Works and Transport
Mr. Phoxay Sayasone – Minister of Labor and Social Welfare
Reassignments:
Dr. Phet Phomphiphak – new role at the Party Central Committee Office
Dr. Vilayvong Boudakham – Organization Committee of the Party Central Committee
Retirements:
Assoc. Prof. Phout Simmalavong – former Minister of Education and Sports
Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaisith – former Minister of Health
These leadership changes are expected to bring new ideas and stronger performance to the government.
In the area of justice and public complaints, the Assembly received 731 requests in the first half of 2025. These included 142 new cases and 589 carried over from 2024. So far, 76 cases (about 10%) have been reviewed by the Standing Committee. This shows the Assembly’s ongoing effort to respond to public concerns fairly and transparently.
The session reflects the country’s strong commitment to reform, good governance, and national progress.
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