Retired civil servants' three-nation road convoy promoting Visit Malaysia campaign
PHNOM PENH: A group of former civil servants has embarked on a special national mission, travelling across three countries in the region to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Lao leaders gather to highlight achievements of 12th Party congress
VIENTIANE: A meeting to commend the outcomes of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) was held on Friday (Jan 9) in Lao capital Vientiane, highlighting the meeting's key achievements and strategic directions.
Laos forges ahead with rail expansion
VIENTIANE: The government will undertake a feasibility study on the construction of a railway between Vientiane and Pakse city, while also planning to build a rail link between Laos and Vietnam.
Laos unveils five-year socio-economic development plan
VIENTIANE: Laos aims to achieve an annual economic growth rate of six per cent between 2026 and 2030, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said at a key meeting.
Lao Communist Party congress re-elects Thongloun for second term
VIENTIANE: The 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) concluded on Thursday (Jan 8) in the Lao capital Vientiane, and Thongloun Sisoulith was elected general secretary of the 12th Central Committee of the LPRP at the 12th Central Committee's first meeting.
Lao education ministry vows to build better-qualified workforce
The Ministry of Education and Sports has reaffirmed its intention to train up young people so they are better equipped to contribute to national development and meet the needs of today's job market.
New Year’s ‘five dangerous days’ claim 23 lives across Laos
VIENTIANE: At least 23 people were killed and hundreds more injured in road accidents nationwide during the "five dangerous days" of the 2026 New Year period, according to figures released by the Traffic Police Department.
Lao Communist Party congress opens, sets roadmap
VIENTIANE: The 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party officially opened on Tuesday (Jan 7), outlining the direction of development to achieve macro targets and advance Laos on the road to socialism.
Party leaders pay respect to Lao national heroes ahead of 12th National Congress
VIENTIANE: As senior Party leaders from central and provincial levels gathered at the Unknown Soldiers' Monument in Vientiane on Monday (Jan 5), wreaths were laid in solemn tribute to those who died while fighting for the liberation of Laos, marking the start of ceremonial activities ahead of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
Floating night market proposed on Vientiane canal
VIENTIANE: City authorities convened on Dec 30 to discuss the possibility of a feasibility study being carried out to assess the use of a drainage channel in the Sikhottabong district as a floating night market.
