- Bokeo dig unearths largest Buddha statue to date
A statue of Buddha at least two metres tall was excavated from a sandy area near the Mekong River on Thursday, making it the largest statue to be unearthed during the ongoing search for ancient artefacts in Tonpheung district, Bokeo district, which began in March. ...More>>>

- GEF funds project to reduce the use of pesticides in agriculture
The Global Environment Fund (GEF) has approved US$4 million in funds for the Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM) project in Laos, to reduce the use of pesticides that are dangerous to humans. The project will be conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Laos ..More>>>

- Japan funds employment scheme, income generation for low-income youths 
Young people in low incomes will be able to earn more as well as have the chance to get a regular job by learning the skills needed for the care of elderly and disabled people. To support employment and income generation for young people on low incomes, the Government of Japan is ...More>>>

- Sepon Emergency Response Team enhances safety training with confined space rescue
The Sepon Emergency Response Team (SERT) reaffirms its commitment to safety excellence through the implementation of the Confined Space Rescue programme as part of its ongoing training initiatives. The programme, an integral component of the Sunday SERT training regimen, ..More>>>

- Laos, Australia putting renewable energy into action 
The Australian Embassy in Laos, Partnerships for Infrastructure, AustCham, and EnergyLab plan to hold a meeting on May 20 to mark the annual Renewable Energy Day, with a special one-day event titled “Laos-Australia: Putting Renewable Energy into Action”. ...More>>>