- Laos, Vietnam reaffirm strong bonds of friendship
The leaders of Laos and Vietnam have expressed their desire to strengthen their solidarity, further boost cooperation, and step up their shared development efforts across numerous sectors.
These sentiments were voiced when the Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the President of Laos, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, his wife and a high-level delegation travelled to Hanoi on Tuesday at the invitation of Vietnam’s President To Lam......More>>>
- Storm Yagi lashes north, one man killed and another missing
The north of Laos has taken the brunt of storm Yagi, which was previously categorised as a typhoon but weakened to a tropical depression after passing over Vietnam.The storm reached Laos on Monday and provincial authorities, soldiers and businesses are now helping with recovery efforts.........More>>>
- Laos, Japan eye closer cooperation in technology
The Lao and Japanese governments have expressed their intention to bolster cooperation in the field of technology, following the appointment of a new Japanese ambassador to Laos.Laos’ Minister of Technology and Communications, Prof. Dr Boviengkham Vongdara, warmly welcomed Ambassador Koizumi Tsutomu and his delegation when they met for talks recently.......More>>>
- Grand Opening of the Far Western Project: A New Era in Mining at Sepon
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) proudly celebrated the opening of the Far Western Project (FWP) on September 7 in Sepon, Savannakhet province, marking a significant milestone in the development of sustainable mining practices at Sepon Gold-Copper mines in Laos.
The event took place at one of the four optimised gold pits of the Far West Project.......More>>>
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- Champassak gives go ahead to study of rice planting scheme
Champassak authorities have given the green light to a privately-owned company to carry out a feasibility study on a proposed rice cultivation scheme on a 150-hectare site in Outhoum village, Soukhoumma district. ....More>>>
- New school promises brighter future for hearing-impaired children
The Hand of Hope School for the Deaf has opened in Vientiane to equip hearing-impaired children with academic and vocational skills so they can support themselves and become useful members of society in the future........More>>>
- Lao-Thai border crossing in Saravan to be upgraded
The Paktaphan border crossing between Laos and Thailand has been upgraded to a full international crossing to accommodate increased traffic volume when the planned 6th Lao-Thai friendship bridge linking the two countries across the Mekong River is built. ....More>>>
- New Lao language programme rolled out in primary schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports has launched the new Spoken Lao Programme and made materials and teaching methods available to all Grade 1 classes in primary schools starting this school year.....More>>>
- Police beef up security for ASEAN mayors’ meeting
Vientiane police are gearing up to ensure tight security during the ASEAN Mayors’ Meeting and other meetings taking place in the city from September 16-20, when more than 700 officers will be stationed at nine strategic locations.......More>>>
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