Stories from Vientiane · Laos

The Central Steering Committee for Completing Institutions and Enforcing Laws has been established in Vietnam.

Tô Lâm has been appointed as the head of the Central Steering Committee for perfecting institutions and enforcing laws in Vietnam. Tô Lâm has been appointed by Vietnam to lead a new reform committee, signaling a focus on governmental and administrative changes.

The Political Academy of Region IV received the Second Class Labor Medal.

The Political Academy Region IV received a Second Class Labor Order. The award was presented by the Central Theoretical Council of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 term.

Bí thư Trần Cẩm Tú received the Second Class Labor Medal at the Political Academy in Vientiane.

Four men have been trapped by flash flooding in central Laos. The extent of the flooding and its impact on the region are still being assessed. The flooding is attributed to recent heavy rainfall in the region. The incident occurred recently, trapping the individuals. The rescue operation took place in central Laos, where the severe weather conditions caused disruption. Concerns remain about further flooding, but a miraculous turn of events has allowed some to get through. The floods have caused damage and displaced residents. Emergency services are working to assist affected communities. Efforts are focused on reaching stranded populations and providing aid. Rescue operations are continuing in Laos following extensive flooding that began ten days ago. One villager was freed by rescuers on Friday, while the remaining four found their own way out on Saturday.

Laos is seeking international assistance following severe flooding that has displaced residents. The government has requested help from neighboring Thailand, which has experience with similar rescue operations. Eight years ago, Thailand conducted a cave rescue. The floods have caused widespread damage and displacement. Aid agencies are assessing the needs of the affected population. Aid is needed for relief and recovery efforts. An international team of three hundred individuals, including South Africans and Italians, are part of the relief efforts. The floods have displaced numerous residents and impacted infrastructure. This natural disaster has caused widespread disruption. The country is appealing for assistance to cope with the disaster's aftermath.

Xi Jinping's special envoy, Luo Sang Jiang Cun, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, arrived in Laos on May 12th to attend the presidential inauguration of President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Separately, the Political Academy Region IV received the Second-Class Labor Medal.

Attempts to introduce reserve coins in Laos have failed due to rapid devaluation caused by inflation. The country's monetary circulation is currently maintained exclusively through banknotes. These notes are printed at Russian Goznak printing houses.