- New bus service hits the streets, free travel for first two months
Residents of Vientiane can now travel for free on the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system after it came into service on Tuesday, with payment waived for the first two months of operation........More>>>
- Japan-funded US$1.4 million irrigation project boosts rural livelihoods
A rural infrastructure project funded by the government of Japan has improved irrigation access and rural connectivity for farming communities in northern Laos, benefiting more than 1,200 households in 48 villages of Luang Prabang and Oudomxay provinces..........More>>>
- Laos, Thailand strengthen ties in consumer protection
Lao and Thai government agencies have agreed to strengthen cooperation in consumer protection, with a focus on information sharing, law enforcement, and tackling the risks linked to online trade.......More>>>
- Leaving it to the chef: an Omakase experience in Vientiane
The city outside was still humming, motorbikes threading through the midday streets and the Mekong’s warmth lingering in the air. Then the door closed behind me, and Vientiane seemed to fall away. The restaurant, Tomo Omakase, sits quietly on the first floor of the CK Building, tucked behind Vientiane Secondary School and close to Patuxay Park—easy to reach, yet far removed from the city’s noise once inside.......More>>>
- International Women’s Day: Eight actions for a more equal world
Over nearly a decade leading the United Nations, I have seen our world repeatedly tested – by climate shocks, deepening poverty, violent conflict and shrinking civic space......More>>>
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- Laos, WHO reinforce backing for primary health care and universal health coverage
The Government of Laos and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the country’s health system, with a renewed focus on advancing primary health care and achieving universal health coverage.......More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam young researchers tackle climate change in Mekong region
The Mekong CoRe Youth Bootcamp 2026 is set to become a pivotal initiative in strengthening the capacity of young Lao and Vietnamese researchers to address the pressing challenges of climate change in the Mekong River region......More>>>
- Book festival opens up a new world of learning for students
Students from the National University of Laos (NUOL), other higher educational institutions and schools are enjoying access to a whole new body of knowledge at the 6th Book and International Culture Festival currently taking place at the NUOL Dongdok campus from March 10-15..........More>>>
- Hong Kong-Pakse flight launched
Passengers can now travel direct between Hong Kong and Pakse, forging a closer link between the two cities and providing convenient access to Champasak province, with tourists targeted as the main market........More>>>
- Asphalt road being built in Bokeo
A new asphalt road is being built to connect Huayxainoy in Huayxai district to Huayaen area in Paktha district of Bokeo province in order to boost development and facilitate the smooth movement of traffic. .......More>>> |
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