General5/12/2026 3:29:58 PM
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Frontier initiative has announced a $400,000 growth capital investment in Houng Sok Sole Co Ltd., a fast-growing, local-owned bakery and food manufacturing company in the Lao People Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
General5/12/2026 2:20:37 PM
Police authorities in Bokeo Province have intensified efforts to combat transnational cybercrime, detaining 230 suspects linked to telecommunications fraud operations, commonly known as “call centre” scam gangs, during a week-long crackdown conducted from May 4–11, 2026.
General5/12/2026 12:53:47 PM
Health officials launched a risk communication campaign from 7–10 May 2026 to promote alcohol safety in Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province, with support from Australia.
The activity marked the first campaign implemented under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2026 between the Ministry of Health’s Food and Drug Department and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) on strengthening food and alcohol safety.
General5/12/2026 8:24:07 AM
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) launched a structured initiative to connect Lao chili pepper producers with international buyers and investors, marking a new milestone in the country's efforts to develop one of its most promising agricultural export commodities.
General5/12/2026 7:49:31 AM
Mr. Alounxay Sounnalath Champasak Governor led a delegation from Champasak Province to meet with executives of Sun Group in Da Nang to discuss major tourism investment opportunities aimed at transforming southern Laos into a world-class destination.
General5/12/2026 7:34:42 AM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued a warning about the possible impacts of the El Niño phenomenon during the 2026 rainy season in Laos.
General5/11/2026 2:49:04 PM
The Investment Promotion and Management Committee convened a meeting on May 8, 2026, to review and assess the implementation of investment promotion and management activities, as well as discuss future directions for improving the sector.
