Vientiane, Jan. 8 -- Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has highlighted six major goals and 26 focal work plans for 2026-2030 while presenting the country's 10th five-year socio-economic development plan at the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). The first goal is to develop an independent and self-reliant economy by capitalising on the country's potential and advantages, thus ensuring stable, sustainable, and quality economic growth. To achieve this goal, Laos is set to carry out six key work plans, including tapping into potential to bolster continuous, strong, and quality economic growth; boosting strong and stable macroeconomic development; improving investment efficiency and effectiveness; develo...