Lao PDR and Australia Launch First Education Campaign Videos on Teacher’s Day

KPL As the 31st anniversary of Teacher’s Day, celebrated on 7th October, approaches, the Ministry of Education and Sports of (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, officially launched the first two videos...

His Family Aided U.S. in Vietnam War. Now He Faces Deportation to Laos.

Katie Tarrant/The Washington Post Ann Vue cries as she takes a surprise call from her husband, Lue Yang, outside the community center in late August. The Washington Post 12:07 JST, October 4, 2025 LANSING, Michigan – Hours before a deportation...

Laos: 50 Years After the CIA's "Secret War"

VANG VIENG, Laos -- The Central Intelligence Agency's "secret war" in Laos ended 50 years ago, silencing Lima Site 6 and other isolated airstrips which helped the U.S. carpet bomb this tiny impoverished nation during the regional Vietnam War. Lima...

Immigration busts online prostitution syndicate using WhatsApp, Telegram in Klang and Puchong

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — A prostitution syndicate that sold sexual services online through WhatsApp and Telegram was dismantled in a major immigration crackdown across Klang and Puchong. The coordinated raids on Oct 1, dubbed “Ops Gegar”, resulted in...

FestiFall, International Fest to showcase culture, history. What to know

Reenactments of history. Food. Music. Learning activities for children. There’s that and plenty more on deck for this weekend in Spartanburg. The community’s rich history and cultural diversity will be on display this weekend with two headlining...

Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation

Geoff Bennett: As President Trump intensifies his sweeping crackdown on immigration, more longtime residents, people who have lived in this country for years, are being caught up in the effort. Stephanie Sy has more. Stephanie Sy: We have seen...

Sex work: Thai and Lao women fined

Sex work: Thai and Lao women fined Published on: Friday, October 03, 2025 Published on: Fri, Oct 03, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Dark Mode: Off They were charged under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, which carries a...

Vientiane Prepares for 2025 Boat Racing Festival and End of Buddhist Lent Celebrations

KPL The annual Boat Racing Festival is set to take place from October 4 to 8, 2025, promising a vibrant celebration of Lao culture, community spirit, and economic development. Mr. Saengsathit Phimmueang, representative of the Chanthabouly District...

Vietnam’s largest wind power project in Laos begins full commercial operations

With a total investment of about US$1 billion, including transmission facilities on the Vietnamese side, the Truong Son Wind Power Complex is the largest wind energy project ever undertaken by a Vietnamese investor in Laos. It is also the...

Vietnam, Laos strengthen sci-tech, digital cooperation

HCM City (VNA) - The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) convened their fourth bilateral meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on October 1. The session was co-chaired by Professor and...

Lao Government, UNFPA Host 2nd Population Conference to Empower Youth for National Development

UNFPA – On 1 October, the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Led by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo...

Laos, India Sign MoU on Five Quick Impact Projects to Boost Community Development

KPL The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Republic of India have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)...

Lao PDR Celebrates 80 Years of Diplomatic Achievements and Expanding Global Partnerships

KPL The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates 80 years of foreign affairs and diplomacy, underscoring decades of growth, strategic engagement, and international recognition under the leadership...

Storm delays world culture festival in Hà Nội

HÀ NỘI — Culture takes a rain check as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has postponed the first-ever World Culture Festival in Hà Nội following the devastating impact of Typhoon Bualoi. Originally scheduled to open on Friday...

Lao PDR held its second National Conference on Population and Development

KPL The Ministry of Finance in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD), under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Chaired by Deputy Prime...

Teacher's journey from Laos to bull riding inspires short film

REDDING, Calif. — Billy Soksoda, a West Valley High School teacher, came to the U.S. when he was 3 years old, fleeing Laos with his mother. He integrated with American culture eventually becoming a professional bull rider. Now, his life story of...

Lao PDR Rallies National and Regional Support to Harness Demographic Dividend

KPL The Lao PDR is accelerating efforts to turn its youthful population into a driver of inclusive growth, as the Ministry of Finance convened the Second National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD) in Vientiane on Oct 1 under the...

Vietnam extends support to teachers of Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school

Vientiane (VNA) - A ceremony to present financial support to the teachers of the Nguyen Du Lao – Vietnamese bilingual school was held on October 1 in Vientiane, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam...

Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to a growing interest among Lao travelers in regional destinations. According to data from Malaysia’s official tourism statistics, 14,733 Lao citizens visited the...

Laos: UPR Recommendations on Civic Space Not Fully Implemented

Geneva 29 September 2025 Statement at the 60th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) Delivered by Olimjon Bakhtaliev Mr. President, CIVICUS,...