December 09, 2013
- Cross border drug flows rising in Luang Namtha
The proliferation of drugs is a posing a serious challenge for Luang Namtha authorities as large quantities are now being seized on a daily basis, according to security officials. . More >>>
- Demand up for organic vegetables in Luang Prabang
Vegetable farmers in Luang Prabang have switched to organic following an increase in demand from tourists looking to eat healthier produce.
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- New ICT centre to improve education
Secondary teachers and students nationwide now have access to a better educational environment after incorporating ICT systems into their teaching, learning and management, according to a Ministry of Education and Sports' official. More >>>
- Lao university students to attend Japan-Asean conference
A group of 15 Lao university and college students departed from Wattay International Airport to Japan on Friday to participate in the Japan-Asean Student Conference. . More >>>

December 06, 2013
- Disabled women invite public to join charity event
The Lao Disabled Women's Development Centre (LDWDC) has invited members of the public to join a charity event this upcoming Saturday, showcasing various production activities undertaken by disabled women. More >>>
- Medics plan for MDG targets
Health workers from the central and southern provinces will be better able to achieve their Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets following a training course on health planning in Vientiane. More >>>
- Seasonal chills lead to respiratory illnesses
The number of people suffering from respiratory problems in northernmost Phongsaly province is increasing after the weather has continued to get colder. More >>>
- ‘Destination Doctor' visits Luang Prabang
An internationally-renowned marketing guru has offered his expertise to Luang Prabang businesses at a free one-day seminar held last week. More >>>

December 05, 2013
- Officials review legislation, CEDAW compatibility
Policymakers, development partners and officials gathered for a meeting yesterday to assess the compliance of Lao legislation with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). More >>>
- Foreign language advertising unlawful: official
Shops and restaurants all over Vientiane are breaking advertising regulations by prominently featuring foreign languages on signs and banners, according to the city's Information, Culture and Tourism Department. More >>>
- Police to focus on theft, drugs, roads
Vientiane police will turn their focus to three priority areas of law enforcement in a bid to reduce the city's growing social problems.
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- Asean media personnel and academics discuss media ethics
The issues of media ethics and regional networking among Asean member media institutions were discussed among industry personnel, regulators and academics at a regional media workshop in Bangkok, Thailand last week. More >>>
December 04, 2013
- Vientiane authorities to reassess drug free villages
Officials from the Vientiane Commission for Drug Control and Supervision will reassess the status of drug-free villages in the city every two years. More >>>
- Laos observes tax collection by Thai excise department
The Lao Ministries of Health and Finance are currently seeking ways to effectively collect money for the Tobacco Control Fund which aims to reduce smoking rates in Laos. More >>>
- Lao students join exchange programme in Japan
A group of Lao students from secondary schools, universities and colleges travelled to Japan to participate in a youth exchange programme on Monday. More >>>
- Teacher training crucial: minister
Teachers will be given training courses to improve their knowledge and skills to ensure they are comfortable and confident enough to teach in schools, the education minister says. More >>>
- Record numbers to compete in Friendship Charity Run
Record numbers of around 1,200 runners will participate in the Fifth Lao-Singapore Friendship Charity Run in Vientiane this Saturday. More >>>

December 03, 2013
- Expert warns on new trafficking tactics
An expert working to combat violence against women and children has warned on the new tactics human traffickers are using to delude their victims, especially young women. More >>>
- Heritage site offices vital: officials
World Heritage Site management officials have played up their importance to the country's two UNESCO-listed sites in a bid to see their offices better recognised, staffed and maintained. More >>>
- Attapeu safeguards against future floods
European aid is helping the people of Attapeu province recover from flood and typhoon damage and to prepare the area to better cope with future natural disasters. More >>>
- Careless prescriptions endanger pregnant women: study
Private pharmacists are being urged to thoroughly interview patients before handing over antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines, especially those who are pregnant. More >>>
- Scientific research to upgrade hospital standards
Doctors and nurses from Mittaphab Hospital met last week to outline the achievement of scientific tasks over the 25 years since the hospital was established. More >>>

November 29, 2013
- Medics to improve TB information, distribution
Doctors and nurses in charge of fighting tuberculosis in Laos have discussed the need for better information on how to recognise TB infections and how to ensure this gets to all parts of the country, including the remote areas. More >>>
- Teen pregnancy threatens girls' health
In developing countries 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth every year, according to the State of World Population 2013 report released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vientiane yesterday.
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- Employee robs company to gamble
A 28-year-old woman has been found guilty of stealing money from her employer and spending the money on online gambling. More >>>
- Hospital marks World Diabetes Day
More than 300 people suffering from diabetes received free glucose blood tests to mark World Diabetes Day at Setthathirath Hospital on Wednesday. More >>>

November 28, 2013
- Meeting examines sexual health surveillance network
Health officials met to discuss the prevention and treatment network for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS after almost 18,000 women in Vientiane were reported to have contracted STI's in 2012-2013.More >>>
- Police sting nets hundreds of motorbikes
Vientiane traffic police seized more than 200 unroadworthy or otherwise illegal motorcycles at the weekend in a massive sting operation across the city's main roads. More >>>
- Net closing on Borikhamxay drug runners
Drug control police and local authorities in Borikhamxay province are on the hunt for a group of drug traffickers after arresting two dealers with 50kg of cannabis on November 24. More >>>
- University students win Laos-Australia National Scholarships
Australian Ambassador to Laos Ms Lynda Worthaisong yesterday congratulated 75 students who have successfully obtained Laos-Australia National Scholarships. More >>>

November 27, 2013
- Charity drive to keep families warm
Petroleum Trading Lao employees are gearing up for a road trip to some of the country's poorest provinces as part the company's massive annual charity drive. More >>>
- Street sweepers collecting dust at the depot
Vientiane residents have complained they have still not seen the new street sweepers donated to Laos by the Chinese government with the aim of helping city officials keep dust down on the roads. More >>>
- Census data to help agriculture
New analysis of data from the 2010-11 agricultural census will help the government and its development partners create better policies and strategies around poverty, according to a senior agriculture official. More >>>
- Japan funds livelihood improvement project
The government of Japan has provided grant assistance worth US$125,474 to the Japan International Volunteer Centre (JVC), a Japanese non-governmental organisation. More >>>
- Horror week on Vientiane roads
Vientiane Traffic Police Department issued a warning yesterday that the number of road accidents in Vientiane seems to be on the rise again and there have been some horrific collisions over the past week. More >>>

November 26, 2013
- Gender equality: Still a long way to go
The majority of women's economic contributions remain undervalued by society and women's employment is highly vulnerable. More >>>
- Cassava company to pay out growers
Lao-Indochina Group (LIP) public company yesterday announced it will pay all outstanding debts owed to cassava growers who had not been paid for their products, promising upfront cash payments. More >>>
- New city plan outlined in Lamam district
Lamam district in Xekong province plans to extend its city area to 3,414 ha covering the left side of the Xekong riverbank, a senior district authority announced recently. More >>>
- Xieng Khuang market damaged by blaze
Part of Xieng Khuang Industrial Market in Phonsavan, the provincal capital, was destroyed in a blaze on Sunday night. More >>>