Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Laos
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Country facts
Laos at a glance
Capital
Vientiane
Population
Approximately 7.6 million
Official languages
Lao
Currency
Lao kip
Region
Asia
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Internet domain
.la
Calling code
+856
Why this country matters
Why Laos matters in the news
Laos, with Vientiane as a key national reference point, is part of the Asia news region, where coverage often connects to trade, technology, security, infrastructure, climate pressure, demographic change, diplomacy, and regional economic integration. Its population is listed as approximately 7.6 million, and news in Laos is commonly read through Lao sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 12 listed sources across News Agency, Radio, TV News, Business.
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Country overview
Laos news and media context
Asia. 12 listed outlets across News Agency, Radio, TV News, Business.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Lao kip.
Geographic context
Regional links with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Lao.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 4Digital Media: 2TV News: 2Business: 1News Agency: 1
Laos Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Lao National Television
Public television broadcaster
Best public broadcaster
Lao National Television
Public television broadcaster
Best business source
Laos Business Times
Business and regional news
Best local source
Vientiane Capital TV
Vientiane local TV reference
Local: 9Business: 7National: 6Government: 5Public Broadcaster: 2
Media landscape
How news is organized in Laos
Laos's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Lao
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Laos page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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Listed News Outlets
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12 of 12 listings
KPL / Lao News Agency
kpl.gov.la/EN
Official Lao news agency covering government, diplomacy, economy, society, culture, provinces, sport, and regional affairs.
LaosNews AgencyLao / EnglishOfficial national news agencyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Lao National Radio
lnr.org.la
National public radio source providing official news, public information, community programming, culture, and national broadcasts.
LaosRadioLaoPublic radio broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Lao National Television
lntv.gov.la
National television broadcaster covering official news, public affairs, cultural programming, development, and public information.
LaosTV NewsLaoPublic television broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Laos Business Times
www.laosbusinesstimes.com
Business-oriented Laos publication/reference covering economy, investment, trade, tourism, regional development, and ASEAN business context.
LaosBusinessEnglishBusiness and regional newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Le Renovateur
www.vientianetimes.org.la
French-language Lao press reference associated with Lao foreign-language publishing; current web presence should be manually verified.
LaosNewspaperFrenchFrench-language weekly referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Pasaxon
pasaxon.org.la
Lao national newspaper covering official affairs, public policy, society, economy, culture, and national development issues.
LaosNewspaperLaoNational newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Tech Press Laos
www.techpresslaos.com
Laos technology and digital economy publication/reference covering startups, telecommunications, business, and regional tech news.
LaosTechnologyEnglishTechnology and digital economyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Laotian Times
laotiantimes.com
English-language Laos news site covering national headlines, society, business, tourism, culture, environment, ASEAN, and regional affairs.
LaosDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Vientiane Capital TV
vientianecapital.gov.la
Vientiane-focused public and municipal video/news source reference; current publication pages require manual verification.
LaosTV NewsLaoVientiane local TV referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Vientiane Mai
vientianemai.net
Lao-language Vientiane newspaper and digital outlet covering capital city affairs, public information, local issues, culture, and society.
LaosNewspaperLaoVientiane newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Vientiane Times
www.vientianetimes.org.la
Daily English-language Lao newspaper covering government, economy, development, tourism, culture, provinces, and regional affairs.
LaosNewspaperEnglish / LaoEnglish-language national newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Vientiane Voice
vientianevoice.com
Vientiane-focused digital news/reference source covering Laos, regional affairs, business, and public-interest topics.
LaosDigital MediaEnglishVientiane and regional news referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28