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Vientiane Times, the first English newspaper in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, officially launched as a weekly tabloid in April 1994. By 1996 the newspaper published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, expanding to Monday to Friday in 2004 and adding a Saturday edition in 2007. The newspaper covers a wide range of domestic and international news and provides information reflecting governm

ent policy and socio-economic development in the Lao PDR.

Vientiane Times is part of the Lao Press in Foreign Languages, a specialised agency of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. The press agency is managed by a board of directors and manned by over 60 staff, including reporters and administrative officials. The founders of the newspaper included Mr Somsanouk Mixay, who is also Former Director General and Editor-in-Chief of Lao Press in Foreign Languages, Mr Savankhone Razmountry, who is also former Director General and Editor-in-Chief of the paper, Mr Thongsavath Chansombath the former Director General and Editor-in-Chief of the paper.

How should the media adapt to changing public expectations of news delivery?The rapid shift to digital platforms, artifi...
12/08/2025

How should the media adapt to changing public expectations of news delivery?

The rapid shift to digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and evolving audience expectations are reshaping the foundations of journalism. This means media outlets are striving to maintain the trusted principles of their profession while embracing new technologies. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Mass Media and Publishing Day, the Vientiane Times asked editors and journalists for their perspectives on this challenging situation. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Over the past 75 years, the Lao media industry has grown steadily, playing an ever-present role in the country’s develop...
12/08/2025

Over the past 75 years, the Lao media industry has grown steadily, playing an ever-present role in the country’s development, starting with the struggle for national liberation and then supporting Laos’ growth as a sovereign nation and its journey on the path to prosperity.
The importance of the media and news delivery are commemorated on August 13, which marks the establishment of the country’s first newspaper, Lao Issara (the Lao Freedom newspaper), by the Lao Issara Front during its first congress on August 13, 1950. This date is now celebrated as Lao Media and Publishing Day. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Laos reports over 770 human trafficking victims in 2024, vows stronger action Marking the International Day against Huma...
12/08/2025

Laos reports over 770 human trafficking victims in 2024, vows stronger action

Marking the International Day against Human Trafficking, the Lao government raised fresh alarm over the country’s trafficking issue, revealing that courts handled cases involving 774 victims last year. Officials pledged to intensify action to address the issue through a new national strategy. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Education ministry, World Vision extend childhood learning project in SavannakhetThe Ministry of Education and Sports, a...
12/08/2025

Education ministry, World Vision extend childhood learning project in Savannakhet

The Ministry of Education and Sports, along with the Department of Education and Sports in Savannakhet province, is taking a significant step to improve early childhood education, leading to enhanced learning outcomes in rural communities.
The project, which has an overall budget of US$840,000, will run until September 2028. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

New agriculture training centre opens in BokeoAnother step on the journey to sustainable farming practices has taken pla...
12/08/2025

New agriculture training centre opens in Bokeo

Another step on the journey to sustainable farming practices has taken place with the opening of the Learning Centre for the Development of Sustainable Agriculture at the Technical-Vocational College in Bokeo province.
The centre will provide training on the practical application of the sufficiency economy concept in agriculture. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Savannakhet University launches special class to train top medical talentSavannakhet University of Health Sciences has l...
12/08/2025

Savannakhet University launches special class to train top medical talent

Savannakhet University of Health Sciences has launched a special class to train young talents to become health professionals. A ceremony was held to honour participants in the programme, called “the Phonsavanh class”, at the university in Savannakhet province. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Health ministry, WHO team up to tackle flood-related health crisisThe Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisati...
12/08/2025

Health ministry, WHO team up to tackle flood-related health crisis

The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined forces to tackle health risks and waterborne diseases, such as dengue fever and diarrhoea, caused by the recent widespread flooding across the country. This collaboration aims to provide immediate relief and build a more resilient health system for the future.
(Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Action Education, NCAWMC deliver flood relief to KhammuanAction Education (AE), in collaboration with the National Commi...
12/08/2025

Action Education, NCAWMC deliver flood relief to Khammuan

Action Education (AE), in collaboration with the National Commission for the Advancement of Women and Mother-Child (NCAWMC), has provided relief materials worth more than 90 million kip to communities affected by flooding in Khammuan province. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

The media needs to broaden the scope of news delivery, business executives sayAs the media celebrates the 75th anniversa...
12/08/2025

The media needs to broaden the scope of news delivery, business executives say

As the media celebrates the 75th anniversary of Mass Media and Publishing Day (75th Mass Media and Publishing Day), leading business executives have called on the industry to provide more in-depth, relevant, and broad-ranging information to serve both the business community and wider society. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

Lao fans can live stream Premier League on Monomax appThe Lao Telecommunication Public Company Group (Lao Telecom), in c...
12/08/2025

Lao fans can live stream Premier League on Monomax app

The Lao Telecommunication Public Company Group (Lao Telecom), in collaboration with Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS), has officially launched the live broadcast of English Premier League football in Laos via the Monomax app. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

S. Korea pledges US$6 million to upgrade water supply system in BolikhamxayThe government of the Republic of Korea has p...
12/08/2025

S. Korea pledges US$6 million to upgrade water supply system in Bolikhamxay

The government of the Republic of Korea has pledged up to US$6 million in grant aid to upgrade the water supply system in Bolikhmaxay province.
On Friday, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed an agreement to implement the project, which will improve water services in Khamkeuth district. (Read more below⬇️⬇️)

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