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26 November 2024


- Govt targets 4.5 million hectares of agricultural land by 2030
The government plans to make 4.5 million hectares of land available for farming, amounting to 19 percent of the country’s total land area, under the agriculture development strategy to 2030 and vision to 2040........More>>>

- MICT creates awareness of sign law to address non-compliant signs, boost revenues
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) has announced plans for the management of unauthorised signs, following the promulgation of the Law on Sign Management. .......More>>>

- ASEAN Media Forum explores regional integration
The 8th ASEAN Media Forum in Vientiane on 25 November brought together regional media leaders and policymakers to discuss ASEAN’s integration goals and the future of connectivity. ........More>>>

- MAG marks 30 years of life-saving work in Laos
This month, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) - a humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding organisation – is marking its 30th anniversary of operations in Laos.  ........More>>>

- LBC trains farmers, gives aid for Sustainable Rice Project
Lao Brewery Company Limited (LBC) hosted a training meeting on 18 November to promote sustainable rice cultivation and support farmers affected by recent floods by providing seeds worth 90 million kip. ........More>>>

- Vientiane Landmark illuminates in Orange to say “NO” to Violence Against Women and Girls 
To commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, the Lao Government, in collaboration with the United Nations and partners, held an event yesterday to light up the Patuxay Monument in orange, marking the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. ........More>>>


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- Minister calls for revision of education law

The Minister of Education and Sports has advised that the 2015 Education Law be amended to better reflect the current state of education and spur the expansion of domestic, regional, and international education......More>>>

- Laos, China meet to enhance justice cooperation

Laos and China are hoping to enhance their legal and justice cooperation by sharing each of their experiences in governance and law enforcement, as raised at a recent meeting........More>>>

- Cassava processing factory to be built in Attapeu 

Attapeu authorities have given the green light to a privately-owned company to build a factory that will process locally grown cassava to make tapioca. . ...More>>>

- Laos, Cambodia to strengthen ties in trade, tourism, education

Laos and Cambodia have agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, tourism, border demarcation, and energy, to spur development and generate prosperity for their citizens.. ...More>>>

- Lao, Myanmar military strengthen border security cooperation
The militaries of Laos and Myanmar military have agreed to strengthen border security cooperation, especially to counter drug trafficking along the border.. ....More>>>

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Savannakhet enjoys surge in economic growth
Industry and agriculture are becoming key drivers of economic development in Savannakhet province, with the latest numbers showing its economy grew by 7.8 percent this year...... More >>>

Lao trainee enters top 30 of Korean idol contest

Lao trainee Mr Phong Anupong Siritham, aged 22, has secured a spot in the top 30 out of 56 contestants on the Korean idol survival show “Starlight Boys”...... More >>>

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From the mountains to the Mekong: coffee that connects lives of hill tribesAmid the serene ambiance of the Mekong River in Luang Prabang lies a small cafe that stands out not just for its scenic views and aromatic coffee but also for the powerful story it carries. ......More>>>

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing
KARO, Indonesia (AP) -- Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday........More >>>

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How can we put an end to violence against women?
Violence against women causes suffering to victims and their families and places a heavy burden on societies worldwide. Physical and sexual violence is common, with thousands suffering from such abuse on a daily basis. To mark Day for the Elimination of ...... More >>>

Lao Skyway, Army teams win titles at volleyball league
The Lao Skyway men’s volleyball team claimed victory in the first Beerlao Laos Volleyball League in Vientiane, achieving their target by beating the Army team 3-1 in the final match on Sunday.......More >>>

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Thafalang boosts tourism industry in Khammuan
Thafalang, a riverside haven located in Khammuan province in central . ...More >>>


 
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