General2/17/2026 3:42:42 PM
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has officially advanced its bid to have Larb, the nation’s beloved meat salad, inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
General2/17/2026 3:37:09 PM
The Ministry of Health and the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, together with United Nations partners UNFPA, UNICEF, and WHO, conducted a high-level field visit to Savannakhet Province from January 27–29, 2026, to review the implementation of the UN Joint Programme and assess the quality and availability of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services.
General2/17/2026 12:18:22 PM
Mr. Khamphoy Vannasane, Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction, paid a courtesy visit last week to Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Lao PDR to extend 2026 Lunar New Year greetings to Ambassador Fang Hong and embassy staff.
General2/17/2026 12:15:52 PM
The Ministry of Health convened senior executives from central and provincial hospitals in Vientiane Capital on Feb 13 to advance the transformation of public hospitals into self-governing entities.
General2/17/2026 11:29:41 AM
Preparations for the upcoming national elections are progressing smoothly across Laos as candidates and voters gear up for polling day on February 22, 2026.
General2/17/2026 11:17:31 AM
Lao PDR has adopted a National Road Safety Strategy for 2021–2030 aimed at strengthening nationwide traffic safety and cutting road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 50 percent by 2030.
General2/17/2026 11:13:04 AM
High-profile politician Valy Vesaphong has confirmed she will not seek re-election to the National Assembly in the upcoming polls, scheduled for Sunday, 22 February 2026.
General2/17/2026 11:02:14 AM
The Government of Lao PDR and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened their annual review meeting to assess significant progress made during the final four years of the 7th Country Programme (2022–2026), which focuses on empowering women and young people.
General2/17/2026 9:27:09 AM
Lao citizens across all sectors of society say they want members of the National Assembly and the 5th Provincial People’s Councils who are capable, honest and committed to solving public concerns and advancing national development.
General2/16/2026 2:41:21 PM
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, together with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Laos, hosted a spectacular music concert titled “Sounds of Artistic Harmony” at the National Cultural Hall, celebrating milestones in Laos–China diplomatic relations and the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival 2026).
