- Laos showcases green development vision at World Expo in Japan
In anticipation of the 50th National Day in December this year, Laos is marking the occasion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a vibrant cultural showcase and high-level policy forum, reaffirming the country’s vision for sustainable development and international cooperation in Southeast Asia.......More>>>
- UK pledges US$1.7b to Gavi to vaccinate 500m children, including in Laos
The United Kingdom has announced a renewed commitment to global health, pledging US$1.7 billion to Gavi, the global Vaccine Alliance, aiming to protect up to 500 million children and save as many as 8 million lives by 2030. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy recently made the announcement at Gavi’s Global Summit in Brussels, according to a press release from the UK Embassy to Laos......More>>>
- 35,000 UXO devices cleared this year, 4 killed in accidents
Clearance teams removed 35,446 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the first six months of this year, including more than 16,000 cluster munitions, across 14 provinces.
Despite these efforts, seven UXO-relatedaccidents occurred during this period, resulting in 12 casualties—four of them fatal—highlighting the continuing danger that UXO poses to communities, particularly children, who made up the majority of victims.......More>>>
- Rain continues to cover all regions of Laos
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned the public to be prepared for intermittent rain across all parts of Laos during July 10-11.....More>>>
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- Bokeo police seize almost 2 m amphetamine pills, nearly 2,000kg of ketamineAuthorities in Bokeo province on Monday seized more than 1.9 million amphetamine pills and 1,920 kilograms of ketamine after intercepting an oil tanker that had been modified to store the drugs.........More>>>
- Vietnamese Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sideline
(VNA) -- Meeting with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, noting increased political trust and growing cooperation across security, defence, trade, investment, science, tourism, education, and cultural exchange........More>>>
- Laos advances climate resilience plans for vulnerable river basins
The government has finalised action plans for 2026 to strengthen water resource management and climate adaptation in the Sebanghieng River Basin and Luang Prabang City. ......More>>>
- Vientiane rolls out plan to tackle flooding
Vientiane authorities have unveiled a comprehensive plan to address the flooding that affects the city every rainy season, outlining immediate clean-up operations and long-term infrastructure overhauls to address the chronic problem........More>>>
- 25 fires recorded in Vientiane in first 6 months of 2025
A total of 25 accidental fires were recorded across the capital in the first six months of this year, with the resulting damage estimated at more than 5 billion kip, according to the Vientiane Public Security Headquarters.
Compared to the same period last year, there were eight fewer fires....More>>>
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The real fertility crisis? young people are denied choice
On World Population Day, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Pio Smith calls for systems that empower young people across the region to decide on their future where parenthood is a choice – not a risk or a burden. ... . More >>>
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