- Laos signs convention to boost peaceful international dispute resolution
Laos is set to benefit from improved mechanisms for resolving international disputes following its signing of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), which will enhance legal cooperation and foster stronger trade and diplomatic ties with other countries. As a signatory to the Convention, Laos is qualified to participate in the IOMed framework for mediation, which....More>>>
- First mango shipment from Laos to China signalling agricultural trade era
Ninety tonnes of fresh mangoes from Laos have been despatched to Chinese markets, which are anticipated to have a total demand for 1,500 tonnes of the fruit. ........More>>>
- Planting trees to promote tourism at Kaeng-Nyui waterfall in Vangvieng district
A tree-planting activity was held at Naduang village in Vangvieng district of Vientiane province on Sunday to promote the Kaeng-Nyui waterfall, a new tourist attraction in the area.
The opening ceremony for the activity was attended by the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Suanesavanh Vignaket, the Deputy .......More>>>
- Laos–Korea Agro Fair marks 30 years of friendship and farm sector cooperationThe year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Lao PDR. To celebrate this milestone, a series of events will be held in Vientiane to showcase achievements in bilateral agricultural cooperation and to explore future opportunities for sustainable development.
- Govt gives green light to Phongsavanh Group for study of new Laos-Vietnam expressway
The government has authorised the Phongsavanh Group to carry out a feasibility study involving the survey, design and construction of an expressway connecting Vientiane through Xaysomboun, Xieng Khuang and Huaphan provinces to the Nam Souay border crossing with Vietnam. ..........More>>>
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- Remains of America soldiers to be repatriated after disinterment in Laos
The governments of Laos and the US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the repatriation of the remains of American volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Xekong province during the Indo-ChinaWar. ......More>>>
- Freight volume on Laos-China Railway exceeds 60 million tonnes
The Laos-China Railway has seen strong growth in freight transport since it became operational in December 2021, underscoring its significance as a key trade link between Southeast Asia and China. As of May 22, the total freight volume carried on the railway had exceeded 60 million tonnes, with cross-border freight exceeding 13.9 million tonnes, fully demonstrating the strong transport capacity and enormous potential of this “golden route”, according to the Laos-China Railway........More>>>
- Health chief calls for continuing education for childcare specialists
There is a great need for improvement in paediatric healthcare across the country, which can be enhanced through additional training, more effective clinical practices, and compliance with international treatment standards......More>>>
- Vocational curriculum improve to focus on key occupational development
Plans to improve vocational education training are moving forward in a bid to ensure curriculum content meets national standards and is relevant to the needs of today’s job market and employers. .....More>>>
- UN sees potential in Laos-China Railway for growth, green goals
The Laos-China Railway is strengthening regional connectivity, improving livelihoods and supporting sustainable growth, UN officials in Laos said on Friday.......More>>>
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Tobacco: An economic and health killer for Laos
This year’s World No Tobacco Day calls for efforts to “unmask the appeal” of tobacco, clearly showing the destructive consequences of this lethal product. In the Lao PDR, representatives of the United Nations, World Health Organisation..... More >>>
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