Lao parliament to convene extraordinary session on key national issues
VIENTIANE: The first extraordinary session of Laos' National Assembly's 10th legislature will be held from July 6 to 10 to consider a range of urgent legislative and national policy issues.
Sixty-year-old Lao National Circus overcomes chequered history to tell nation's story
PHNOM PENH: Nestled among lush mountains and along the banks of the idyllic Mekong River lies one of Laos' best-kept cultural treasures - a circus tradition that has survived revolution, war and decades of hardship.
Myanmar President holds talks with Lao National Assembly President
VIENTIANE: President Min Aung Hlaing held talks with the Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the Lao National Assembly at the Lao National Assembly Office as part of his state visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
WHO urges Laos to ban alcohol advertising to curb youth drinking, protect nation's health
PHNOM PENH: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over alcohol sponsorship at public events in Laos, warning it may encourage underage drinking and weaken public health efforts.
Myanmar ex-junta chief makes first Asean outing as civilian leader
YANGON: Myanmar coup chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing landed in Laos on Friday, officials said, in his first state visit to an ASEAN country since claiming the post of civilian leader.
Thanaleng Dry Port drives Laos’ land-linked future
VIENTIANE: The Thanaleng Dry Port is strengthening Laos' role as a regional logistics hub by connecting trade routes across Asia and beyond, and supporting the country's land-linked drive.
Lao senior officials hold talks on key national priorities
VIENTIANE: A joint meeting between the government of Laos and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly (NA) for the first session of 2026 was held in the Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday (July 2) to consult, exchange views, and build consensus on key national issues
Thai businessman jailed for life in Laos hydropower corruption case
BANGKOK: A Thai businessman has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Laos in a major corruption case involving a hydropower project under Electricity of Laos, or EDL.
Laos earns over US$750mil from crop exports in first five months of 2026
VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has prioritised strengthening food security and promoting export-oriented commodity production, with crop and crop product exports reaching US$752 million in the first five months of 2026, equivalent to 62.6 per cent of the annual plan.
Laos seeks Cambodian experience to combat scam operations
VANTHONG KONGMANY: Lao Minister of Public Security, has requested that Cambodian Minister of Interior Sar Sokha assign officials to share their experience in investigating and dismantling online scam operations with their counterparts in Laos.
