- Home affairs ministry proposes changes to Law on Civil Servants
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed key amendments to the Law on Civil Servants, including raising the maximum age for new civil servants to be recruited from 35 to 40, reducing maternity leave from five to three months, and extending the retirement age from 60 to 65 if it is deemed necessary for work purposes.
These proposals were debated on Wednesday during an Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly........More>>>
- New Swedish Honorary Consul to Laos pledges to deepen bilateral ties
The Swedish diplomatic mission to Laos held a reception in Vientiane on Monday to welcome and introduce the new Honorary Consul of Sweden, Mr Per Gradin, in a move to cement bilateral ties.Hosting the event, the Swedish Ambassador, Ms Anna Hammargren, welcomed all guests and assured the government of Laos of Sweden’s greatest respect at all times. ......More>>>
- Luang Prabang gears up for Lao New Year festivities
A colourful programme of events is being prepared for the annual celebration of Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) in Luang Prabang, with a range of activities planned from April 11-20..The official Pi Mai Lao holiday is April 14-16, but in Luang Prabang the festivities last for much longer and are a top draw for foreign visitors......More>>>
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- Vietnam affirms strong support for Laos’ reform efforts
Vientiane (VNA) -- Vietnam’s Party, State, and people strongly support Laos in its ongoing national reform efforts, stated Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency in Vientiane ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) (March 22, 1955 – 2025).......More>>>
- Two young men arrested over death of Hadxaifong man
Police have arrested Mr Anouxa, 21, from Nonkeo village, and Mr Soupper, 20, from Thongpong village, both in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, on suspicion of killing another man so they could steal his money.......More>>>
- Pumping stations under scrutiny amid shortage of tap water
Checks are being carried out to determine the efficiency of water pumping stations around Mekong River and the Vientiane Water Supply State Enterprise......More>>>
- Temperatures drop, but hot weather set to return
There will be a slight dip in temperatures from March 17-21, bringing welcome relief from the oppressive heat of recent days, according to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department.....More>>>
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