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3 May, 2023

- Laos, Cuba affirm wish to further strengthen ties

Party Secretary General and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, has stated that Laos will continue to cooperate with Cuba to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries....More>>>

- Upgrade of National Road 13 South makes great leap forward 

A 78-km section of National Road 13 South from km190 to km168, passing through Borikhamxay and Khammuan provinces, is now 45 percent complete....More>>>

- Two decades of Laos-Japan collaboration on law distilled as landmark civil, criminal texts launched
The progress of the South-East Asian nation of Laos in strengthening the legal system to protect the rights of citizens, residents and businesses across its jurisdiction has received a major boost with the release of two key texts produced with help from experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). ... More>>>

- Traditional Chinese medicine fights the epidemic
Traditional Chinese medicine has been playing a pivotal role in fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. The theory of “treating lung and intestine together” has also brought new breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19. ...More>>>
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- Govt backs project to improve conditions for migrant workers
The government will continue to work with other Asean member countries to promote regular and safe labour migration and decent work for all migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors. ...More>>>

- ADB eyeing US$15 billion in loans under climate response programme

The Asian Development Bank on Tuesday announced a new programme for financing and ramping up support for Asia and the Pacific, including Laos, to counter climate change....More>>>

- Eucalyptus plantation owner seeks more land
Sun Paper Holding Lao Co., Ltd., located in Xepon district, Savannakhet province, is encouraging people living in the area to use vacant land to grow eucalyptus trees, which can reap rewards of more than US$6,000 per hectare when the wood harvested, according to the Savanhphattana News. . ...More>>>

- Bus accident in Borikhamxay kills eight, injures 19
Eight people died and 19 others were seriously injured when the bus they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a truck in Naxay village, Thaphabath district, Borikhamxay province, on Monday. .. ...More>>>

- Thunderstorms, strong winds possible countrywide
Temperatures in most parts of the country will remain high, while thunderstorms and strong winds​ are possible from May 1-7, the Meteorology and​ Hydrology has forecast. ...More>>>
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Laos works with Asean to implement IFRS for PIERS, SMEs
The CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) grouping and other Asean members are working jointly to implement global standards for Public Interest Entities (PIEs). ...More>>>

Miss Shining Star Laos 2023 invites applicants
A press conference to announce the maiden Miss Shining Star Laos and invite applicants for the contest was held at Don Chan Palace Hotel last Saturday. ....More >>>
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Journalists delighted by warm welcome at ethnic tourism village
Yunnan province, China: One of the most enjoyable parts of my ongoing four-month trip to China along with other ...More >>>

UK hit by fresh round of strikes by health workers
LONDON (Xinhua) -- Health workers in the United Kingdom (UK) staged fresh walkouts on Monday and Tuesday over...More >>>
   


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What should be done to encourage more young people to take vocational training courses?
Young people now have more ...More >>>


Khanthanouvieng powers to success at Lao tennis tournament
One of Laos’ most proficient tennis players has again demonstrated his prowess.....More >>>

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Hoi An – a tourist hotspot and a jewel in Vietnam’s crown
If you’re thinking about a visit to somewhere special, Hoi An is a great ....More>>>

Officials from various sectors on April 28 receive certificates at the Prime Minister’s Office after attending a course in political ideology and public administration ..More>>>
   
 
 
 
 

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