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9 December 2024


- UNESCO gives official recognition to Lamvong dance
The traditional Lao Lamvong dance has been inscribed as a form of World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, with official recognition of the dance being announced in Paraguay on December 5.......More>>>

- Construction of Bus Rapid Transit system now 35 percent complete
The construction of bus lanes and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations under the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project is currently 35.51 percent complete, while the 55 buses that will be put into service have now been delivered.....More>>>

- US extends support for UXO accident victims
World Education, a division of JSI, and the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) last week launched a project to continue the US State Department funded “Medical Support Fund for UXO Victims in Laos” programme........More>>>

- LXML celebrates 49th Lao National Day at Sepon Mine
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) celebrated Lao National Day on December 3, 2024, at the Sepon Mine site in Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province.......More>>>

- KOFIH Laos supports nursing students at UHS
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Vientiane has been enhancing capacity in hospital operation and management, through ongoing financial and technical assistance from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Laos.......More>>>

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- EDLT gives helping hand to school for the deaf

Electricite Du Laos Transmission Company Limited last week donated educational materials and food to the Hands of Hope School for the Deaf in Nongbua village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, where 25 hearing-impaired children attend a specialised education programme. ..More>>>

- YSEALI Summit 2024: Fueling creativity, forging connections

The charming UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang served as a vibrant hub for innovation and collaboration as 100 dynamic young leaders from ASEAN and Timor-Leste came together for the Young Southeast Asian Leader’s Initiative (YSEALI)Summit 2024 during December 2–5. ....More>>>

- Japan backs govt’s efforts on sustainable forest management

Japan and Laos are continuing to enhance sustainable forest management to support the Lao government’s policy to restore forest cover to 70 percent of the country’s land area.......More>>>

- Laos, ILO celebrate 60 years of partnership

ore will be done to uphold the rights of workers in Laos, while efforts to reform vocational education, end child labour, and enforce fair migration regulations have improved, thanks to the partnership between the Lao government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO)......More>>>

- Australia celebrates International Volunteer Day with Lao partners
Representatives from the Australian Embassy in Laos joined guests from the Lao government to mark International Volunteer Day (IVD) last Thursday and highlight the contributions of volunteers working in communities in Laos....More>>>

- Luxembourg gives boost to farmers in Phongsaly 
Luxembourg’s Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity has provided EUR 365,817 to finance the Agro-climate for Sustainable Adaptation to Climate Change for Women and Ethnic Farmers project, in Khua district, Phongsaly province...More>>>

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SIA proposes to improve Nam Papa Nakhonluang’s administration system
The State Inspection Authority (SIA) has sent a proposal to the government to improve the administration system of the Vientiane Water Supply State...... More >>>

Luang Prabang comes alive with Blue Chair Film Festival
The picturesque town of Luang Prabang has come alive with excitement and inspiration as the Blue Chair Film Festival 2024 unfolds from December 5 to 9. .... More >>>

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Australian volunteer highlights role at Vientiane Times
Dispatched as an Australian volunteer to Laos in August this year, Ashley Cleavin is assigned as a Copy Editor Mentor at the Vientiane Times.......More>>>

Diplomats strengthen Lao-Thai relations during Lao National Day celebrationBANGKOK, Thailand:  Nearly 600 attendees, including Lao embassy officials, participated in various activities celebrating the 49th anniversary of the establishment.....More >>>

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What do you think about the new health warnings on cigarette packets?
The Ministry of Health has updated the health warning images on cigarette packets, to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. Starting on December 5, cigarette packaging must comply .... More >>>

Saravan gets ready for national school games
Saravan province is working hard to be 100 percent ready to host the seventh National School Games, with the opening ceremony set for December 13 and the closing ceremony on December 22.......More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024
Attaching a simple motorbike to the body of a large tuk-tuk creates a handy . ...More >>>


 
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