- Govt eyes large-scale investment to drive economic growth
The government is aiming to source investment amounting to 636,178 billion kip, equivalent to at least 24 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as part of its strategy to accelerate economic growth and advance development objectives over the next five years. To support the investment drive, the government will implement a series of strategic.....More>>>
- Standard of living improving amid signs of economic recovery
The recent financial hardship experienced by many communities across the country is easing as the economy begins to show signs of recovery. After a prolonged period of inflation largely caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic fluctuations, trade in markets has started to normalise and concerns over unusually high prices linked to exchange rate volatility have eased in many areas............More>>>
- EU, Germany boost forestry education with modern IT equipment
The Faculty of Forest Science at the National University of Laos has received a significant boost to its technical capabilities with the donation of a comprehensive package of modern IT teaching equipment.......More>>>
- Phi Ta Khon Festival to reenact ancestral folk traditions
The Phi Ta Khon Festival, widely known as the Masked Ghost Festival, will take place from January 31-February 2 in Paklai district, Xayabouly province. The festival is an annual event and always takes place over three days in the first month of the year, the dates being selected by the town’s mediums......More>>>
- Northern farmers awarded for silvopasture success in year-end ceremony through Payment for Ecosystem Services schemes
XIENG KHOUANG/LUANG PRABANG – Government officials and international research partners gathered in late December to celebrate the success of sustainable farming pilots in the north, handing over reward materials to more than 128 participating families across two provinces......More>>>
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A roadmap for agricultural resilience in Savannakhet
In the heart of Laos, Savannakhet province has long been celebrated as the nation’s “rice bowl”. To drive through the province is to see a sea of green—paddy fields stretching toward the horizon, fueled by generations of agricultural tradition. .........More>>>
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What are your thoughts about online gambling?
While the internet has given us many great advantages, it has also opened up a pathway to unregulated online casinos. This “digital gold rush” is increasingly being linked to a rise in debt and petty crime, causing individuals and families much distress....... More >>>
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Army FC to face Souliyavong in semis of Lao PM’s Cup
Army FC will take on Souliyavong FC in the semi-final of the Prime Minister’s Cup, with the match scheduled to take place at the Army’s stadium in Vientiane at 3pm on Tuesday.
The Army squad narrowly reached the semis after edging out Young Elephants.........More >>>
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