General12/18/2025 4:05:49 PM
The World Food Programme (WFP) concluded a high-level field mission to Southern Laos today, bringing media representatives to the frontlines of food security and nutrition efforts in Champassak and Xekong provinces.
The mission, running from December 15–19, was designed to showcase the tangible impacts of WFP-supported government programmes on remote communities. Led by WFP Coordinator the delegation visited various village-level activities to witness how international support translates into local resilience.
General12/18/2025 3:07:47 PM
From 14–19 December, Australian Ambassador Megan Jones visited the southern provinces to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to education, the 5th Population and Housing Census, and broader development and economic cooperation with the Lao PDR.
The Australian Ambassador visited Savannakhet and Champassak provinces, accompanied by Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane, before making her first official visit to Saravan and Xekong provinces.
General12/18/2025 2:47:47 PM
Mr. Santiphab Phomvihane, Minister of Finance and Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, together with development partners visited Champassak province on December 16, 2025 to observe the census fieldwork first-hand and to encourage, inspire, and express appreciation to census field enumerators, supervisors and provincial authorities implementing the country’s first-ever digital census.
In Pakse City, the joint delegation, comprising Mrs. Phetsamone Sone, Head of the Lao Statistics Bureau, Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative; and Mrs. Megan Jones, Australian Ambassador to the Lao PDR, met with President of Champasak Administrative Committee, Dr. Souksavanh Vilayvong and Vice President of Champasak Administrative Committee, Mr. Phimphone Phandanouvong.
General12/18/2025 12:52:37 PM
President Thongloun Sisoulith has called for major improvements in the management and governance of state-owned enterprises, warning that weak structures and poor planning continue to undermine profitability.
General12/17/2025 1:25:15 PM
Authorities in Vientiane have acknowledged persistent problems with vehicle overloading and outlined plans to improve floodwater drainage ahead of the 2026 rainy season.
General12/17/2025 12:48:49 PM
Authorities have announced that the expressway connecting Vientiane and Vang Vieng will be temporarily closed to accommodate a mini marathon event on 20 December 2025.
General12/17/2025 10:17:07 AM
The school lunch programme in Ban Keng Koum village, Khong district, Champassak province, has been extended until 2029, following renewed support from the World Food Programme (WFP), officials have confirmed.
