General3/17/2026 11:29:23 AM
The Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a meeting in Vientiane on March 16 to disseminate Prime Minister’s Decree No. 18/PM on Rubber, issued on Feb 26, 2026.
General3/17/2026 10:50:20 AM
A group of 10 Japanese high school students and supervisors from Gunma Prefecture visited Laos from March 10–15 to interact with Lao youth and learn more about the longstanding cooperative relationship between Laos and Japan.
General3/17/2026 10:43:38 AM
Laos recorded 376 natural disaster incidents between 2021 and 2025, affecting more than one million people and causing economic losses exceeding 12.577 trillion kip, according to officials at a national disaster management review meeting held in Vientiane on March 16.
General3/17/2026 10:43:36 AM
In response to escalating global energy prices and supply chain disruptions originating from the Middle East, the Government of the Lao PDR has enacted a comprehensive suite of emergency measures.
General3/16/2026 3:18:51 PM
The Lao PDR has successfully registered its first new plant variety, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to promote agricultural innovation and strengthen intellectual property protection in plant breeding.
General3/16/2026 2:05:46 PM
A handover ceremony for rice donations was held late last week in Kenthao District, Xayaboury Province. The aid was directed towards families impacted by natural disasters in 2025 and underprivileged students in the north-western province.
General3/16/2026 2:00:48 PM
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) held a consultative meeting today to implement Prime Ministerial Order No. 40/PM, dated 13 March 2026.
