General12/8/2025 3:43:15 PM
Vientiane will implement traffic direction changes across nine routes in the Sikhottabong, Chanthabouly and Sisattanak districts to support the development of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the planned Transit Mall along Setthathirath Road. The changes will affect the section from the Khun Bulom traffic-light intersection (Wat Inpeng) to Khobjai Deu Restaurant, covering approximately 600 metres.
General12/8/2025 3:37:00 PM
Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Technology and Communications have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at accelerating the digital modernisation of the foreign affairs sector.
General12/8/2025 3:31:51 PM
Authorities in Champasak Province have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a feasibility study on a coffee, macadamia, mulberry and durian cultivation project covering 150 hectares in Phahondong, Paksong District.
General12/8/2025 2:20:09 PM
(KPL/VNA) In a year marked by significant milestones for both nations, the Vietnam Film Week in Laos has served as a meaningful cultural bridge, according to Do Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Cinema under the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
General12/5/2025 9:44:48 PM
Digital transformation is reshaping daily life across the Lao PDR. Digital technology today is far more than a tool for communication, it accelerates decision-making, expands access to services, strengthens accountability, and allows government and citizens to interact in ways that were not possible before. From real-time data to remote service delivery, digital systems are becoming a core driver of inclusion, efficiency, and national development.
General12/5/2025 2:34:44 PM
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Laos in the safe and inclusive development of artificial intelligence (AI), as senior officials, linguists, technologists and media professionals convened in Vientiane for a two-day workshop on “Developing High-Quality Lao Language Data to Advance Lao AI.”
General12/5/2025 11:46:05 AM
Residents of Vientiane and nearby areas are enjoying a rare opportunity to experience vibrant Malaysian tastes and culture as the Embassy of Malaysia hosts a three-day Food and Culture Promotion at the Holiday Inn, Vientiane, from 4–6 December 2025.
General12/5/2025 9:51:58 AM
Construction of Section 2 of the Vientiane–Hanoi Expressway is now under way, following the signing of the project contract in mid-October. By the end of October 2025, the developer, Namtha Construction-Bridge-Road Sole Co., Ltd., had already mobilised machinery and technical teams to begin work.
General12/3/2025 2:37:21 PM
The first Population and Housing Census of the Lao PDR was held in 1985, and since then, this national undertaking has been held systematically every 10 years. The 2025 census is the 5th census and preparation of this work project began at the end of 2021. This census differs from the previous one as it is the first one to use modern and digital technology.
General12/3/2025 1:04:34 PM
The Government of Japan has approved grant assistance worth USD 91,345 to support the construction of new educational facilities at Keoku Lower Secondary School in Houaphanh Province, aiming to improve learning conditions for students and teachers in one of Laos’ remote areas.
