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Death of Lao National Assembly President

Overview

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the Lao National Assembly and a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Politburo, passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 70 due to severe vasculitis.

In response, Laos declared a five-day national mourning period from August 9 to August 13, with a state funeral scheduled for August 13 at That Luang Plaza in Vientiane.

Vietnam observed two days of national mourning from August 10 to 11, instructing government agencies to fly mourning flags and suspend public entertainment. The Vietnamese National Assembly held a one-minute silence on August 10 to commemorate the deceased leader. To honor the deceased, Vietnam postponed or rescheduled several public activities, including the Miss World 2026 opening ceremony and various music releases.

High-level Vietnamese delegations traveled to Vientiane to pay respects, reflecting the strategic partnership between the two nations. In addition to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, a delegation led by Politburo member and Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu visited Vientiane. During this visit, the delegation expressed condolences to the family of Xaysomphone Phomvihane, and Tran Cam Tu held a meeting with Thongloun Sisoulith, the General Secretary and President of Laos, at the headquarters of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.

On August 12, Bùi Thị Minh Hoài, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, sent a message of condolence to the Lao Front for National Development. The message described Phomvihane as an ‘elite and steadfast leader’ who dedicated his life to the development of Laos. It further noted his role as a ‘close comrade and friend to the Vietnamese people’ and highlighted his contributions to strengthening the special friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Entities

Xaysomphone Phomvihane · Vietnam · Saysomphone Phomvihane · Lao People's Revolutionary Party · National Assembly of Vietnam

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"Vietnam declared two days of national mourning for the Lao National Assembly President."

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"Lao authorities declared five days of national mourning."

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[DISPUTED] Vietnam declared two days of national mourning for the Lao National Assembly President.
[DISPUTED] Lao authorities declared five days of national mourning.
[● 9 SOURCES] Saysomphone Phomvihane passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 70.
[● 5 SOURCES] Vietnam's National Assembly held a one-minute silence to commemorate the deceased leader on August 10.
[● 4 SOURCES] Several cultural and entertainment events in Vietnam, including Miss World 2026, were postponed during the mourning days.
[● 2 SOURCES] During the mourning period, Vietnamese government agencies and representatives abroad are required to fly mourning flags and refrain from public entertainment activities.

Timeline

16 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Vietnam delegation pays respects to Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane
A Vietnamese high-level delegation led by Trần Cẩm Tú visited Vientiane to pay respects to deceased Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane and met with President Thongloun Sisoulith.
17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Vietnam sends condolences to Laos over death of National Assembly Chairman
Vietnam's Fatherland Front Chairwoman Bùi Thị Minh Hoài sent condolences to Laos following the death of Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.
20 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
Lao National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane passes away
Vietnam has declared two days of national mourning (August 10-11, 2026) following the death of Lao National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane. High-level delegations are paying respects.
22 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane passes away
Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane has passed away at age 70 due to vasculitis. Laos has declared a five-day national mourning period through August 13, 2026.

Sources

antaranews.com · baocalitoday.com · baochinhphu.vn · cafef.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · gavroche-thailande.com · kienthuc.net.vn · m.thanhnien.vn · mattran.org.vn · prensa-latina.cu · sputniknews.cn · sputniknews.vn · thanhnien.com.vn · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn · video.soha.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn · zh.vietnamplus.vn

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