Japan grants support for school, water supply projects in Laos’ poor communities The government of Japan is providing grant assistance worth over US$159,000 for two education related projects in Bokeo and Xekong Provinces and one […]
Over 5,600 malaria cases recorded in Laos in 2019 There has been over 5,600 of malaria cases so far this year in Laos, loca media reported Tuesday. — Xinhua WB approves additional funding for disaster […]
Climate change, global warming cause drought in Laos: experts In recent years, the direct impact of climate change and global warming can be seen on the changing weather patterns in the world, including the recent […]
Vietnam to Import More Energy from Laos Vietnam has decided to import an additional 200 MW of electricity from Laos next year amid possible power shortages. — The Laotian Times Project to boost Lao textile […]
Laos to improve quality of labor data collection Laos hopes to increase the quality of data both of local and foreign laborers in the country, as well as Lao laborers working abroad. — Xinhua Vientiane […]
Lao statistics bureau researches growth of youth population Lao Statistics Bureau is researching to estimate the growth rate of the youth population from 2015-2035 as a valuable data to assist the country’s socio-economic development plans. […]
Thailand Hopes to Attract Affluent Lao Tourists Thailand will push health and wellness tourism and shopping to attract high-income tourists from Laos. — The Laotian Times Foreign ministry seeks ways to boost economic growth in […]
Thanh Hoa, Lao province promote youth cooperation The youth unions of the central province of Thanh Hoa and Houaphanh province of Laos have agreed to step up collaboration from 2019-2022 under a recently-signed agreement. — […]
Laos, China’s Yunnan promote development in northern Lao provinces The agreement was signed at a meeting to coordinate cooperation between the northern provinces of Laos and Yunnan province, held recently in Kunming capital of Yunnan […]
Govt confirms 1 million tonnes of rice for local market, export To ensure the production of rice for export, the government, especially the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, will increase the quantity of white rice […]
Weathermen predict ongoing cold snap Meteorologists are warning the country of an ongoing dip in temperatures as well as heavy fogs and winds in northern regions from December 4-8. — Vientiane Times (paywall) Chinese-Owned Factory […]
Laos, Korea sign three cooperation agreements Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to further strengthen their cooperation. — Vientiane Times (paywall) Laos, Australia extend partnership in human […]