- Devotees share in mass alms-giving at That Luang festival
More than 500 monks and thousands of devotees gathered at dawn at the sacred Pha That Luang on Wednesday for the traditional almsgiving ceremony on the last day of the annual That Luang Festival.. The festival draws worshippers, tourists and monks to Vientiane from all corners of the country. The focal moment is the almsgiving (tak bat), when solemnity and quiet devotion set the tone....More>>>
- Govt targets 5.5 percent annual growth over next 5 years
The government is aiming for an ambitious average annual economic growth rate of 5.5 percent as recommended in the draft of its 2026-2030 development plan, up from the average 4.24 percent expected to be recorded for the past five years.. The figure is cited in the 10th five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026-2030, which is currently being drafted in line with the Development Vision to 2030, laying a strong foundation for Laos to graduate from Least Developed Country status, slated for 2026, and continue progressing beyond this milestone......More>>>
- Military, public security forces coordinate preparations for 50th National Day
In preparation for the grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on December 2, the Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Public Security jointly organised a parade rehearsal at the Kommadam Army Officer College in Phonhong district, Vientiane province........More>>>
- Hospitals move towards autonomy under health reform
Champasak Provincial Hospital has begun strengthening leadership and management capacity to support the government’s health reform strategy, which aims to make hospitals more autonomous and sustainable. The hospital hosted a workshop from October 28-31 to discuss steps towards hospital autonomy, attended by 34 directors, doctors, nurses and administrators from provincial-level hospitals in Khammuan, Savannakhet and Champasak.......More>>>
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Health ministry declares emergency after children test positive for polio
The Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of polio, with the virus detected in two children in Savannakhet province in early October and an another case identified in the same province in August.
The government has declared a national public health emergency and mobilised resources nationwide to strengthen vaccination, surveillance, and disease control. The government has declared a national public health emergency and mobilised resources nationwide to strengthen vaccination, surveillance, and disease control........More>>>
- Govt, private sector pioneer new financing scheme for farmers
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is partnering with the Lao Agricultural Business Association to introduce Laos’ first uncollateralised financing scheme, making credit available for small and medium-sized agricultural businesses. The ministry’s Department of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion and the Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the venture and plan to create a system of financing that does not depend mainly on collateral, as is the case at present..........More>>>
- Ministry moves closer to creating sustainable agri-food system
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is stepping up efforts to develop a safe, modern and sustainable agri-food system as part of the government’s long-term strategy to strengthen food security and adapt to growing agricultural challenges.......More>>>
- City cancels classes for teachers and students involved in National Games
The Vientiane Education and Sports Department has suspended classes for 2,583 students and teachers involved in the 12th National Games, which will take place in the capital from November 15-25.b
The suspension covers the period from October 8 to November 25, enabling pupils and teachers at eight schools to prepare for, take part in, and wrap up the national sporting event.......More>>>
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