General12/24/2025 10:28:28 AM
The 5th Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge, connecting Borikhamxay Province of the Lao PDR with Bueng Kan Province of Thailand, will be officially opened on December 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
General12/23/2025 8:01:14 PM
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on the Buddhist Fellowship Organization of the Lao PDR (BFL) to undergo what he described as a “Strong, profound and comprehensive transformation” to strengthen public faith in Buddhism and reinforce confidence in Party and state leadership.
General12/23/2025 12:16:23 PM
In the quiet district of Namor, nestled in northern Oudomxay Province, a transformative project is quietly reshaping lives. The Laos–China 500-kilovolt (kV) power grid interconnection project—a network of towering steel pylons and high-voltage cables—is not only redefining the local landscape but also creating new opportunities for the community.
General12/23/2025 10:58:06 AM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in partnership with Cord and the Maeying Humjai Pattana Association (MHP), has officially launched the Access to Land – Lao Women’s Economic Development (ALLOWED) project, co-funded by the European Union, to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and sustainable land management in Laos.
General12/23/2025 10:23:58 AM
Medical experts from Military Region 4 of the People’s Army of Vietnam have provided free health check-ups and medical services to government officials and residents of Quan District, Huaphanh Province, as part of a humanitarian outreach programme.
General12/23/2025 10:16:39 AM
On 22 December 2025, Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to disaster risk reduction at a national seminar marking National Disaster Management Day, ASEAN Disaster Management Day, and the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
General12/23/2025 10:12:35 AM
(KPL/VNA) The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, citing encouraging signs of macroeconomic recovery while urging the government to sustain reforms and reduce reliance on international aid.
