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12 December, 2023

- Laos launches first migration profile report
The government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) jointly launched the first Migration Profile in Vientiane on December 8.. ...More>>>

- Sacombank Lao rewards clients with multimillion-kip worth of prizes
Saigon Thuong Tin Bank Lao Sole Co., Ltd., known as Sacombank Lao, one of the fastest-growing commercial banks in Laos, on Wednesday awarded prizes worth millions of kip to its valued customers in recognition of their sound response to the bank’s services. . ...More>>>

- Laos ignites prevention, response efforts to end violence against women, girls
Officials from the Lao government, UNFPA, UNDP and the German Embassy gathered together all partners and stakeholders to reiterate their shared commitment to ending gender-based violence by 2030 and to take stock of the 16 Days of Activism campaign that took place in Laos from November 25 to December 10. ...More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining celebrates long serving employees
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) celebrated 416 long-serving employees for their great contributions to the Company’s business at ceremonies held at the Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operations.. . ...More>>>

- Embassy of the Republic of Korea supports Lao baseball league
Officials from the Republic of Korea and Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports jointly organised the 2nd Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Lao PDR Baseball Cup League, which took place from December 8-10......More>>>

- Huawei introduce to you anti ransomware solution (volume 1) What is ransomware?
Introduction

Ransomware refers to a malware virus that encrypts and restricts victims’ access to critical data (documents, emails, databases, source code). This data is only decrypted after a ransom is paid, hence the name.. ....More>>>

- Human Rights Day 2023
Reaffirming the centrality of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on its 75th anniversary
75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This year on 10 December 2023, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Declaration safeguards a comprehensive set of indivisible, inalienable, and universal human rights, encompassing civil and political rights such as the right to life, freedom of religion, expression, and peaceful assembly, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights, including the rights to education, work, social security, and participation in cultural, artistic, and scientific life. ....More>>>

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- Vientiane schools join forces in waste recycling scheme
More than 60 schools in Vientiane are participating in the Waste Recycling Bank scheme to collect and sell recyclable materials and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills...More>>>

- Oudomxay​ health officials make progress in plans to improve nutrition
Efforts to fulfil 10 indicators in relation to the health and nutrition of mothers, newborns, children and young people in Oudomxay province made significant progress last year....More>>>

- Court hands down death penalty to women drug dealers
The People’s Court of Vientiane province has sentenced two women to death after they were found guilty of possessing and transporting drugs with intention to sell.. ...More>>>

- US prepares to support Laos’ chairmanship of Asean 
The United States is looking at ways in which it can support Laos during its presidency of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2024, a visiting senior US official has said.. ...More>>>

- Fiscal reform needed for Laos to address economic challenges: World Bank
The World Bank has recommended that the government will need to carry out fiscal reforms to maintain economic stability and address fiscal challenges.. ...More>>>

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Public, private sectors get updates on tax developments
Representatives of the public and private sectors were provided updates on the ...More>>>

Beautiful music concert ends with success
A music concert featuring Ms Caroline Fischer and the Chamber Orchestra of the National College of Arts provided a lot of happiness and entertainment to the audience.... More >>>

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The missing books for Lao children
Lao children need more books written by Lao authors, because when children encounter characters who look like them, speak their language, and share similar experiences, it reflects them and inspires them more. ...More >>>

WHO calls for urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza
GENEVA (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board adopted a resolution on Sunday, urging for prompt and unobstructed humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip.. ..More >>>

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Should people be allowed to post a photo of you on social media without your permission? 
Now more than ever before, almost everyone is online, both personally and for business purposes, and most people like to post photos on Instagram..More >>>

Lao football body mulls development plans for 2024
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) on Sunday hosted the LFF Ordinary Congress in Vientiane to announce plans for the development of football and other activities next year. ...More >>>

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Lakeside Great Wall of China: stunning views, pleasant weather and abundant greenery Beijing, China:  Walking up the steps of China’s most iconic sight, ....More>>>


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