Embassy of India in Vientiane Celebrates ITEC Day 2025, Showcasing India-Lao Friendship

Vientiane: The Embassy of India in Vientiane recently celebrated ITEC Day 2025, an event that underscored the robust and growing India-Lao friendship. The gathering, which hosted over 200 guests, was graced by the presence of Mr. Rohit Babbar, First Secretary (Com) and Head of Chancery, along with senior officials from the Lao government, ITEC alumni, … Read more

Government Prioritises Tackling Social Shortcomings and Economic Challenges

Vientiane: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing social shortcomings and other pressing socio-economic challenges to bring about positive transformation across the country. According to Lao News Agency, at its regular monthly meeting for October 2025, held from 3-4 November, the government directed ministries, sectors, and local authorities to continue prioritising key national issues. … Read more

Typhoon Kalmaegi to Bring Heavy Rainfall to Central and Southern Laos

Vientiane: The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a weather alert warning that Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall across central and southern parts of Laos from November 7 to 9. According to Lao News Agency, areas likely to be affected include the provinces of Attapeu, Sekong, Champasack, Salavanh, Khammouane, … Read more

Head of Lao Party External Relations Commission Welcomes New EU Ambassador to Laos

Vientiane: Mr Bounleua Phandanouvong, Head of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee’s External Relations Commission, received a courtesy call from Mr Mark Gallagher, the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Lao PDR, on 5 November 2025 in Vientiane. During the meeting, Mr Bounleua extended a warm welcome and congratulations to Ambassador … Read more

Information and Publicity Committee Finalizes Preparations for 12th National Games

Vientiane: The Information and Publicity Committee has announced that preparations are nearly complete for its role in supporting the 12th National Games, set to take place from 15 to 25 November 2025. The committee is structured into three main units: the Secretariat Unit, the Publicity Unit, and the Live Broadcast Unit, which together cover both … Read more