UNICEF provides essential supplies to help the Lao PDR prepare for COVID-19 UNICEF handed over personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Ministry of Health to support the country’s response and preparedness for COVID-19 in Vientiane […]
Ministry urges postponement of crowded social events The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has issued a notice discouraging the organisation of large events including weddings, as the government intensifies efforts to minimise the risk […]
Lao Crop Exports to China Suffer amid Coronavirus Outbreak Chinese buyers are paying less for Lao agricultural products amid sluggish trading activities in the wake of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. — The Laotian Times […]
Laos remains free from Covid-19 with 53 suspected cases testing negative Laos is still free from Covid-19, with 53 suspected cases testing negative, Deputy Minister of Health Phouthone Muongpak has announced to foreign diplomats and […]
Lao tourism industry seeks help in wake of Covid-19 slump Tourism-related businesses are calling for special assistance from the government and close cooperation with the private sector to collectively deal with the dramatic downturn in […]
Gov’t taps US$22.5 m World Bank finance to tackle rural poverty The government has borrowed US$22.5 million through a low-interest World Bank loan to fund a programme to address nutrition improvement and poverty in four […]
Laos clearing more landmines, bombs LAOS has set a target of clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) on an area stretching 10,000ha this year. — New Straits Times Coronavirus: hotel operators told to carry out […]
Farmers beef up production techniques against drought, floods The National Disaster Prevention and Control Committee is helping farmers across the country to improve their cultivation techniques so that crops can better withstand drought and dry […]
Laos Sees 76% Increase in Banana Export Value in 2019 A surge in production has seen Laos increase the export value of bananas by 76 percent. — The Laotian Times Tunnel Work on Laos-China Railway […]
Australia, UNICEF help over 22,000 flood-affected children continue their education The Australian Government and UNICEF have provided 100,606 re-printed textbooks and teacher guides to 581 flood-affected schools in the Lao PDR. — KPL Japan Supports […]
Lao Airlines to Stop Flights to South Korea over Coronavirus Concerns Lao Airlines has decided to halt its flights to South Korea from March amid a massive cancellations from passengers over coronavirus concerns. — The […]
Reporters get facts on HPV vaccine programme Media personnel from newspapers, radio and television gathered in Vientiane on Tuesday to discuss reporting on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, which will be rolled out next […]