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More Than 30 Villages Affected by Flooding and Flash Floods in Luang Namtha
Accra: More than 30 villages in Luang Namtha Province have been affected by flooding and flash floods following heavy and persistent rainfall on August 28-29, provincial authorities said.
According to
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Australia, MoES Bring Learning to Life with Animated Audio Stories for Lao-Language Learners
Vientiane: The Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program, has
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UNICEF Regional Director Urges Continued Investment in Lao PDR’s Children Amidst LDC Graduation
Vientiane: UNICEF’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Sanjay Wijesekera, engaged with senior officials of the Lao PDR government in Vientiane this week, advocating for continued investment in
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President Thongloun Meets With Lao Khaen Association Delegation
Vientiane: General Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith received a delegation from the Lao Khaen Association during a courtesy visit on
China-Aided Green Energy Library Marks New Era in Lao Education
Luang prabang: Laos’s first ‘Green Energy TO Zero-Carbon Library,’ equipped with integrated photovoltaic, energy storage, and charging facilities, has been launched with assistance from China. This zero-carbon library, inaugurated on
Phongsaly Fuhai Coal Company Exports Over 17,000 Tons in 2026
Phongsaly: Major General Somphone Mittaphone, Party Secretary and President of the Phongsaly Provincial People’s Council, inspected the operations of Phongsaly Fuhai Coal Mining Sole Co., Ltd. at its mining site
Authorities Raid Online Scam Operations, Detain 68 Suspects in Vientiane
Hanoi: On August 27, 2026, at around 10:00 a.m., a special task force from the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Mobile Police Command, General Department of Intelligence
ACMECS Strengthens Tourism Ties, Promotes ‘Five Countries, One Destination’
Hanoi: The 7th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting on August 27 adopted the joint action plan on ACMECS tourism cooperation for 2026-2028 to promote the ‘Five
CLMV Countries Aim for Double-Digit Growth in International Arrivals
Hanoi: The 8th CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting was convened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 27. The meeting was presided over by Vietnamese Minister
Lancang-Mekong Media Dialogue Promotes Regional Cooperation
Hanoi: The Lancang-Mekong Media Dialogue, hosted in Xining and Yushu, Qinghai Province, China, convened media representatives, government officials, and experts from the six Lancang-Mekong countries. The event aimed to foster
Lao-German Technical College Offers Free Tuition for Female Students in 2026-2027
Hanoi: The Lao-German Technical College (LGTC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to waive tuition and other fees for female students enrolling in all majors for the 2026-2027 academic year. This
Laos Finalises Preparations for 3rd Review Conference of Convention on Cluster Munitions
Hanoi: The National Steering Committee overseeing preparations for the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (3RC-CCM) held its final review meeting on August 27, chaired by Mr.