3. UXO clearance project completed in southern provinces The completion of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance project in Saravan and Champassak provinces worth more than US$2.7million (over 21.7 billion kip) was marked at a ceremony on Monday, according to the Japanese Embassy to Laos. More >>>
4. Climate change adaptation requires better cropping systems Climate change is having impacts throughout South and Southeast Asia with shifts in rainfall patterns, increasing temperatures and projections of an increase in extreme weather events and more frequent droughts and floods. More >>>
5. Villagers occupy forest area illegally More than 20 hectares of forest area along a newly-constructed road that links Vangvieng to Meuangfeuang districts in Vientiane province have been occupied by villagers – an action that contravenes regulations, a senior government official has said. More >>>
News
July 24, 2014 - Woman jailed for smuggling drugs into prison A women admitted in a Vientiane courtroom on Tuesday that she attempted to smuggle drugs into a prison by concealing them in food wrapped in banana leaves. More >>>
- Many districts still lack science teachers Encouraging quality teachers to work in rural areas remains a challenge in many districts around the country, despite the fact teacher training colleges are turning out many graduates every year.More >>>
- NA members want tax law to promote domestic production Goods items imposed to pay value-added tax were a focus of consideration among National Assembly (NA) members who would like to see more effective promotion of domestic production businesses. More >>>
- Nation's roads may escape landslide damage this year The main roads nationwide this year may be free of landslide damage as there has been little torrential rain last month. More >>>
July 23, 2014
- Roundabout for dangerous 450 Year Road intersection
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport plans to install a roundabout on the 450 Year Road to reduce the number of accidents at the intersection. More >>>
- Fatal head-on deadly reminder to slowdown
Traffic officials have urged motorists to slow down after a horrible road accident in Savannakhet last weekend which killed two people instantly and left three others seriously injured. More >>>
- Laos, Thai universities cooperate in education sector
The National University of Laos (NUOL) and Mahasarakham University of Thailand co-signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further joint education research and development of their master's curriculum. More >>>
- ACIAR supports pest controls for eucalyptus plantations
The Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research's (ACIAR) Forestry Progamme is supporting research studies aiming to develop biological pest control measures for eucalyptus plantations in the Mekong region. More >>>
July 22, 2014 - Laos' Travel Trade welcomes Lanith interns
More than 50 tourism and hospitality students, who are enrolled in the two-year Lanith Diploma programme, have successfully completed their pre-departure orientation courses. More >>>
- Home, office owners must make their premises safe
The Vientiane Police Office has reminded the public to take more care about the risk of thieves breaking into houses and offices to steal valuables during the rainy season. More >>>
- Cassava stays in farmers fields as Lao Indochina cannot pay
Farmers are leaving several thousands of hectares of cassava in their fields after the tapioca factory owned by Lao-Indochina Group Company has failed to pay them for about two years now. More >>>
- First Japanese speech contest held at Savannakhet University
Savannakhet University in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy to Laos and Japan Foundation organised the 1st Japanese language speech contest last Saturday. More >>>
July 21, 2014 - Memorial marks the anniversary of President Souphanouvong Some 105 primary students and 105 secondary students and some special guests came to celebrate President Souphanouvong's 105th birthday anniversary in Vientiane at the memorial established in his honour. More >>>
- Illegal foreign merchant issue needs resolving The Lao government has not come up with concrete measures to address foreigners operating shops illegally in the country despite the demands of local people to tackle the issue. More >>>
- Savannakhet predicts tourism decrease Savannakhet province's tourism may decrease this year due to political issues in a neighbouring country. More >>>
- Luang Prabang hopes to gain 1.41 trillion kip Luang Prabang province expects to gain a revenue increase of more than 1.41 trillion kip (around US$176.41 million kip) from tourism operations in the next five years due to growth in the sector. More >>>
July 17, 2014
- Asean countries share lessons on employment services Delegates from Asean member states are meeting at a workshop in Vientiane to share information, experience and lessons learnt from their respective countries about developing and strengthening employment services. More >>> - Luang Prabang eateries aim for “The Mark” The Luang Prabang Safe and Green Tourism Scheme will launch ‘The Mark' – a clean and safe dining initiative – at a ceremony being held at the Luang Prabang View Hotel next week in the province. More >>>
- NRA updates UXO survivor records The National Regulatory Authority (NRA) has significantly updated its records on unexploded ordnance and UXO survivors, which will allow international donors to offer better targeted assistance. More >>>
- GSAP identifies challenges on gender equality The differentials between women in remote areas and those living in urban centres pose challenges for achieving gender equality improvements, especially in relation to accessing health services as well as the higher risk of maternal mortality. More >>>
GDP growth cut will not cost jobs, economists say The unemployment rate in Laos is not expected to see a significant rise despite the fact the government has revised the GDP growth target downwards for next fiscal year, according to a senior economist. .More >>>
Entertainment
Young Attapeu model wowing them on the catwalk A young freelance model from a southern province is keen to develop his career in other areas of Lao showbiz after moving to Vientiane to work among the best of the local fashion industry.
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Feature
NA women play a pivotal role in national developmentLao women will continue to support the national development task to help the government to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 and remove Laos from the... More >>>
World news
Typhoon kills 11 in Vietnam; China deaths up to 33 HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- A typhoon that barrelled into northern Vietnam killed at least 11 people and left several missing, state media said, while in China the death toll from the strongest ... More >>>
Vientiane footballers hope to retain crown in Oudomxay Vientiane city's men's football team is hopeful of retaining its crown as champions at the 10 th National Games to be hosted by Oudomxay province at the end of this year. More >>>
Travel
Buckle up and drive through mesmerising Laos Travelling on the road from Vientiane through Xayaboury province to Luang Prabang province is a sight to see at the beginning of the rainy season, with many farming activities and greenery lining the way. . ..More >>>
Poverty Eradication
Villagers in Phongsaly work hard to improve living standards The poverty rate in Laos has declined in recent years but the number of poor villages in Phongsaly province has remained at over 50 percent of the total so the villagers are having to work even harder to improve their living s tandards. . . . . . . . .
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Arts & Culture
Buddhist lent: there is more merit in abstinence From now until October 8, Khamsouk has promised himself that he will refrain from drinking any kinds of alcohol for the three months of Buddhist lent or Boun Khao Phansa , so from now on he will drink tea at social outings if his friends don't mind. . . . More >>>
Education
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard As students finish the academic year and mull over the results of their exams many are no doubt thinking that they should have studied harder. Recent research by Pam Mueller, from Princeton University, however shows it may also have a lot to do with the way they study, especially the way they take notes in class. . . ....
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A health tourism pro motion campaign is in the works to provide convenience to tourists wishing to rejuvenate their health whilst visiting Laos. . . More >>>
Lifestyle
Weaving creates better incomes in Pakngum It may not be spectacular to the villagers living there every day but for a visitor walking through Xienglaetha village in Pakngum district of Vientiane it is an outstanding sight to see the many ki (looms) stationed under the villagers' houses providing a second source of income. .. . . .More >>>
Environment
Modern Lao homes do not consider the environment Great big two or three storey concrete houses adorned with fancy designs such as eagles and lions dominate the streets of Vientiane as these houses are becoming common in the emerging middle class society. More >>>
