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Public Works Ministry Focuses on Road Upgrades and Water Supply Efforts
July 8, 2026
Vientiane: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced its commitment to prioritizing the development of road infrastructure and the expansion of water supply systems in order to
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Health Ministry Prioritizes Rural Healthcare, Clean Water and Sanitation
July 8, 2026
Vientiane: The Ministry of Health will prioritize improving healthcare services, expanding access to clean water and sanitation, and strengthening grassroots health systems as part of the government’s National Agenda on
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Laos Experiences Surge in International Tourism with 2.1 Million Visitors in Early 2026
July 7, 2026
Laos: Laos welcomed more than 2.1 million international visitors during the first five months of 2026, achieving 47 percent of the annual target of 4.46 million arrivals and marking an
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Government Sets Ambitious Targets to Accelerate Rural Development and Reduce Poverty
July 7, 2026
Vientiane: The Lao Government has set ambitious targets under its draft National Agenda on Rural Development and Poverty Reduction, aiming to lift more than 100,000
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Multiple Factors Prevent Goods Prices from Falling in Line with Fuel Costs
July 7, 2026
Vientiane: The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has attributed the continued high prices of goods and services, despite declining fuel prices, to a combination of economic factors, while reaffirming that
Government to Expand Strategic Fuel Reserves, Target 30 Percent EV Adoption by 2030
July 7, 2026
Vientiane: The Lao government will expand the country’s strategic fuel reserves and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), targeting EVs to comprise 30 percent of the national vehicle fleet
Bank of Laos Prioritizes Five Measures to Keep 2026 Inflation Below 7 Percent
July 7, 2026
Vientiane: The announcement was made by BOL Governor Bounkham Vorachit while responding to questions from National Assembly members during the First Extraordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly on July
Youth Union and Agriculture Ministry Forge Partnership to Advance Youth Livelihoods
July 6, 2026
Vientiane: The agreement, signed last weekend, was endorsed by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Linkham Douangsavanh and LPRYU Central Committee Secretary Thonglee Sisoulith in the presence of senior officials from
Youth Union and Agriculture Ministry Forge Partnership to Advance Youth Livelihoods
July 6, 2026
Vientiane: The agreement, signed last weekend, was endorsed by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Linkham Douangsavanh and LPRYU Central Committee Secretary Thonglee Sisoulith in the presence of senior officials from
Laos and Myanmar Sign Agreement for Border Mekong Hydropower Feasibility Study
July 6, 2026
Vientiane: An agreement between Laos and Myanmar for a feasibility study on a hydropower project along the Mekong River was signed on July 4, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane.
Weather Advisory: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Laos from July 6-12
July 6, 2026
Vientiane: a low-pressure trough extending across the northern and central regions, along with strengthening southwest monsoon winds, is forecasted to bring widespread light to moderate rainfall across Laos. The advisory
Mekong Arsenic Levels in Lao PDR Remain Within Safety Standards, MRC Reports
July 6, 2026
Vientiane: Arsenic concentrations in the Mekong River at monitored sites in the Lao PDR remain within internationally accepted safety standards, according to the latest monitoring results released by the Mekong
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