- PM Sonexay attends ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone is attending the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, strengthening unity and promoting inclusive, sustainable development across Southeast Asia.
The summit, which began on May 26, brings together heads of government from the 10 ASEAN member states to discuss regional cooperation under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. ......More>>>
- Team Europe and Laos advance sustainable coffee, tea and forest-based value chains
The Government of Laos and the TICAF Team Europe partners, namely, the European Union, France, Germany, and the European Investment Bank, convened the first Steering Committee Meeting of the TICAF programme on May 26 in Vientiane, reaffirming their commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and forestry in Laos.......More>>>
- Vietnamese PM meets with Lao counterpart on ASEAN Summit sidelines
KUALA LUMPUR (VNA) -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on May 26 as both leaders are attending the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia........More>>>
- Lao Therapy and Wellbeing Centre opens in Vientiane to assist patients with chronic illness
The Lao Therapy and Wellbeing Centre officially opened its new premises at Nahae village in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, on May 27, aiming to provide rehabilitation services to people with chronic illnesses and physical conditions.....More>>>
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- Laos targets tree planting on 1,600 hectares, striving to increase forest cover to 70 percent
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to plant at least 997,000 trees on 1,600 hectares of land this year, starting on National Arbour Day on June 1, in a bid to increase nationwide forest cover to 70 percent......More>>>
- Flood warning issued for north as heavy rain forecast
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department has issued a flood warning for all areas of Laos, with the north of the country likely to be the most affected, as rainfall intensifies over the coming days.
Heavy rain will increase the risk of overflowing streams and flooding, as well as landslides in vulnerable areas.........More>>>
- Laos seeks to improve food safety to boost trade, exports
Laos, in partnership with the Australian government, has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders in implementing Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures.
This collaboration is designed to improve compliance with international standards in agricultural and food production, promote exports, and support Laos’ broader socio-economic development goals........More>>>
- Laos, Cambodia mull ways to strengthen ties in disaster management
Lao and Cambodian officials have discussed opportunities for strengthening cooperation in disaster management, during the 46th meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management and Related Meetings, held in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia.
Discussions covered the ongoing work of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) and the implementation of regional cooperation plans with key partner countries, including Japan, China, and South Korea.......More>>>
- EU boosts Lao exports with low-risk rating
Farmers and exporters of coffee, rubber and timber from Laos will gain easier access to European markets after the European Union classified Laos as a low-risk country under its deforestation law.
This means these products will face the least strict checks when entering Europe, making it easier for Lao producers to access one of the world’s biggest markets........More>>>
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What can be done to preserve our forests?
As Laos prepares to mark National Arbour Day on June 1 almost a million tree seedlings are set to be planted across 1,600 hectares of land in a bold step towards environmental renewal. If each of us planted even one or two trees, we could collectively...... More >>>
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