- NA closes with calls for revenue collection reform, urgent road upgrades
The National Assembly (NA)’s 9th legislature closed its final ordinary session on Friday, urging the government to tackle issues seen as crucial for the nation’s development, from revenue collection and road upgrades to social investment and environmental protection. Presiding over the closing ceremony, National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane was joined by State President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. .......More>>>
- ADB approves US$36 million to boost skills development and drive inclusive, green growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$36 million financing package to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Laos, with the aim of aligning skills development with labour market needs and expanding job opportunities for young people, particularly women, according to a news release from ADB.......More>>>
- Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development
Laos is strengthening its role in advancing the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard as part of regional efforts to enhance sustainable, high-quality, and responsible tourism towards ASEAN’s long-term vision for 2045.......More>>>
- As floodwaters recede, recovery efforts commence
(VNS) -- Dong Hoa Ward of Dak Lak Province, with an area of 77.54 square kilometres and a population of about 47,632, is one of the hardest hit localities. Many residential areas were submerged under 2–3 metres of water and completely isolated.......More>>>
- China-Laos Vocational Education Cooperation Achieves Significant Results:
Joint-Standards establishment, Talent cultivation, empower Regional Economic Development
Since the launch of the China-Laos vocational education cooperation project in February 2023, a series of substantial achievements has been made, providing strong momentum for the construction of a modern vocational education system in Laos and building vocational standards to lay the foundations for the cultivation of high-quality technical and skilled personnel.......More>>>
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- Int’l partners witness UXO clearance in Kasy
A delegation of diplomats and representatives of international organisations visited the Lao People’s Army’s UXO and Disaster Relief Training Centre (Centre 523) on Friday, as part of the 14th High-Level Round Table Meeting........More>>>
- Laos, Russia to engage in youth partnership scheme
Laos and Russia have agreed to deepen youth cooperation through a new partnership that promotes education, exchange visits and leadership development. An agreement on the initiative was signed during a meeting in Sochi between the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union, led by its Secretary General, Mr Thongly Sisoulith, and the All-Russian Mass Organisation “Young Guard of United Russia”, led by Chairman Mr Demidov Anton........More>>>
- Vietnamese Embassy hosts lecture to mark 50th anniversary of the Lao PDR
The Vietnamese Embassy to Laos hosted a lecture in Vientiane on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on December 2.....More>>>
- Hin Nam No named as Laos’ first Natural World Heritage Site
Laos marked a historic milestone on Saturday when government leaders and members of the public gathered at the Patuxay monument in Vientiane to celebrate UNESCO’s recognition of the Hin Nam No National Protected Area as the country’s first Natural World Heritage Site.
The event featured a parade carrying the World Heritage certificate from Wattay International Airport to Patuxay, drawing crowds of citizens, performers, and representatives from numerous sectors........More>>>
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Govt makes strides in bid to combat drug abuse
Drug abuse is currently plaguing many young people and is proving difficult to combat. The government has spent a large amount of money on efforts to prevent the spread of drugs, but the problem persists and is becoming more widespread as drugs continue to flood into the country..........More>>>
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