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4 September 2024


- Laos hosts talks on agricultural investment ahead of ASEAN Summit
To demonstrate its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, the Lao government hosted the fourth National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Responsible Agricultural Investment in Vientiane on August 29-30. This event comes as Laos assumes the role of ASEAN Chair for 2024, setting a precedent for regional collaboration and innovation in responsible investment.......More>>>

- Hilton debuts in Laos with DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane
Leading global hospitality company Hilton Hilton (NYSE: HLT)  on September 1 announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane, marking Hilton’s foray into Laos and the hospitality group’s 10th market in South East Asia. ......More>>>

- NA drafts resolutions around inspections, fight against corruption

National Assembly (NA) officials at all levels are compiling the draft of a resolution on inspections and efforts to tackle corruption, and another relating to the Assembly’s telephone hotline.
An executive level workshop was held from August 30-September 1 in Vientiane province to discuss the resolutions, chaired by a member of the Party Central Committee,....More>>>

- Lao, Viet foreign affairs ministries discuss political ties

The Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Laos and Vietnam met in Hanoi last week to discuss their ongoing political activities. Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, and his officials travelled to Vietnam for the 9th meeting of deputy ministers on August 29. ...More>>>

- Beyond financial aid: KOFIH boosts Xieng khuang maternal healthcare
Maternal healthcare in Xieng Khuang province is improving through a new voucher programme supported by the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) and the Korea University project....More>>>

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- FAO, weather bureau launch hi-tech forecasting system

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) jointly organised the launch of the Drought and Flood Trigger Methodologies for Anticipatory Action in Laos, funded by the European Union......More>>>

- Tropical storm Yagi to bring more heavy rainfall
Tropical storm Yagi is expected to move into the north China Sea from September 6-8 and will become a typhoon, bringing rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and a renewed risk of flooding and landslides in Laos, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned.....​​..More>>>

- Khammuan works with Nam Theum 2 power firm in improve livelihoods
Authorities in Khammuan province are working with the Nam Theun 2 Power Company to improve the livelihoods of people in 16 newly formed villages in Nakai district.....More>>>

- Govt takes steps to boost agricultural production 
The government is collaborating with other agencies in Laos to improve farming activities by ensuring that growers have adequate access to capital and markets and adopt modern technologies to boost crop yields........More>>>

- Savannakhet police crackdown on motorbike theft
Savannakhet police recently arrested a group of men after they allegedly stole numerous motorbikes, tracking them down to an apartment in Outhoumphone district, and confiscated 30 bikes found in their possession......More>>>

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More promotion of local products needed to minimise dependence on foreign goods, former PM suggests
Laos has an abundance of fertile soil, a range of natural resources and electricity, and sources of funding from financial..... More >>>

Mister Global Laos 2024 shares his experiences
Mr Kisun Parnsengmueng was named the winner of the Mister Global Laos 2024 contest after coming first Runner Up in the Mister Universe Laos 2024 competition last month. ....... More >>>

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ASEAN-China youth event sparks conversations on industrial and cultural connectivity
The China International Communications Group (CICG) is working to promote,...More>>>

Relations between Russia, Mongolia developing in all directions - Putin
ULAANBAATAR (Sputnik) -- Relations between Russia and Mongolia are developing in all directions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday....y....More >>>

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How can we persuade motorists to show respect for pedestrians?
Pedestrians continue to be the least respected road users and drivers never stop to allow people to cross a road safely. Even worse, zebra crossings are consistently......More >>>

Oarsmen celebrate rice growing festival in Luang Prabang
Some 25 wooden longboat crews representing companies, villages and districts on Monday competed in races as part of Luang Prabang ........More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


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