Friday, June 19, 2026

Laos

March 3, 2026

Laos announces national assembly results

Authorities said both central and provincial election committees would publicise the official results nationwide to ensure transparency.

Laos’ national assembly
March 2, 2026

Laos reviews strategic plans, key national priorities

The Laotian government has convened a meeting in the capital to discuss strategic planning, institutional reforms and pressing national issues requiring coordinated action.

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone
February 11, 2026

NAPTIP rescues 23 IT-skilled Nigerian youths lured with job offers to Thailand

Ms Adamu-Bello stated, “The trafficker goes after boys and girls who have one skill or the other, but preferably computer and IT skills, and who do not drink alcohol or smoke.”

IT person
January 26, 2026

Vietnam, Laos to elevate trade turnover to $10 billion

Leaders of Vietnam and Laos on Monday pledged to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation.

Flags of Vietnam, Laos
September 21, 2025

Two Brazil returnees excreted 116 wraps of heroin, cocaine at Lagos airport: NDLEA 

Mr Babafemi said they were excreted after days in observatory custody following their arrest by operatives of the NDLEA at the Lagos airport.

cocaine used to illustrate the story
July 4, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court sanctions Trump’s deportation of migrants to war-torn South Sudan

The U.S. and South Sudan authorities have not disclosed what will happen to the men upon their arrival in the African nation.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
August 27, 2024

Laos plans increased allowance to tackle rising cost of living

The inflation rate in Laos remained high at 26.1 per cent in July.

Laos
April 2, 2024

Laos pledges to boost access to family planning services

Laos’ Ministry of Health has expressed its commitment to Family Planning 2030, a global initiative to ensure universal access to reproductive healthcare.

Laos’ Ministry of Health
March 12, 2024

Laos bans livestock movement to contain anthrax outbreak

One of the three confirmed cases was admitted to the intensive care unit of a provincial hospital, Lao national TV reported on Tuesday.

Laos Hospital (Credit: X)
September 4, 2023

Myanmar crisis casts shadow over Southeast Asian leaders’ summit

Since the coup in 2021, Myanmar has been sinking into chaos and violence.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations [Credit;Anadolu Ajansi]