Since the beginning of the dry season, despite rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions, Team K53 of Quang Ngai has recovered a total of 15 sets of remains in the two neighbouring countries.
The 14th National Congress of the CPV embodies confidence and aspirations for development, noting the event continues to consolidate public trust in the Party while inspiring strong determination among the Vietnamese people, according to the Lao media.
The Vietnamese community in Laos hopes that the 14th National Party Congress will continue to affirm the policy of great national unity and further promote the role of overseas Vietnamese in national construction and defence.
Vice Chairman of Champasak province Somboun Hueangvongsa spoke highly of the leadership and direction of the CPV in driving national economic growth and enhancing the country’s international competitiveness.
Known for being one of Southeast Asia’s best kept secrets, experts said 2026 will be the year for Laos to start attracting discerning travelers. Traversed by the Mekong River, Laos features mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture and an abundance of Buddhist monasteries.
Reporting on defence and security work over the past five years, he noted that despite numerous challenges, Laos has recorded significant achievements under the direct, comprehensive and resolute leadership of the LPRP, the guidance of the Central Commission for Defence–Security, the solidarity and efforts of administrations at all levels, sectors, local authorities and the Lao people, along with cooperation from strategic partners.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung emphasised that the Vietnam–Laos relationship is a rare example in the world of pure, faithful and enduring friendship, tested by time and continuously strengthened year-on-year.
Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hungconveyed the warmest congratulations of the Central Public Security Party Committee, the Ministry of Public Security leadership, and the Vietnamese People’s Public Security Forces to Lakhamfong and other Lao public security leaders on the congress’s success and their election to key leadership positions for the new term.
The congress adopted the LPRP's third Political Platform, which is a key document defining the basic direction for the Party’s strategy and vision through to 2055.
General Secretary Lam firmly believed that, under the leadership of the LPRP Central Committee and the important role played by comrade Thongloun, the Lao Party and people would successfully fulfil the goals set out by the 12th Party Congress, building a peaceful, independent, democratic, unified and prosperous Laos.
Earlier on the same day, the first plenary meeting of the 12th Party Central Committee elected key leadership positions of the Party. Thongloun Sisoulith was re-elected as General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee for the 2026–2030 term.
The Lao Government will also work to foster strong development momentum by mobilising public participation, encouraging self-reliance among citizens and businesses, and improving the quality of human resources, while building an independent and self-reliant economy capable of deeper regional and global integration.
Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union (LPRYU) Thongly Sisoulith said that the Youth and Adolescents Development Strategy, which is integrated into the 10th five-year socio-economic development plan, is a key component reflecting the Party and State’s clear orientation toward human resources development in service of the country’s sustainable development in the future.
Laos’ gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by an average of at least 6% annually. GDP per capita is targeted to reach 3,104 USD by 2030, while gross national income (GNI) per capita is projected to rise to 2,914 USD.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on January 5 sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, extending warm wishes to its 12th National Congress and to all LPRP members and the Lao people.
For the next five years, Laos targets average annual GDP growth of at least 6%, with per capita GDP reaching 3,104 USD, while State budget revenue is expected to reach 554.4 trillion LAK (about 25.2 billion USD), equivalent to at least 20.95% of GDP.
Despite facing considerable challenges related to the economy, finance and currency, along with persistent social difficulties, Laos has successfully carried out the orientations and targets it set. Economic growth has been maintained, macroeconomic fundamentals have remained largely stable, inflation risks have been contained, and key economic indicators have gradually recovered and strengthened.
The remains were repatriated from Oudomxay province through Tay Trang International Border Gate to Dien Bien province.
The Quang Tri Border Guard Command and the police of Laos' Salavan province will continue to effectively implement their signed cooperation agreements, jointly maintain the implementation of the agreement on border management and land border gate regulations, and build a border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development.
According to the WB’s latest report on the Lao economy, GDP growth in 2025 is projected at 4.2%, driven by a rebound in tourism, transport services, and continued expansion of the resource sector.