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Kheuakham Chanlivong

Study Reveals Water Insecurity Crisis in Rural Laos, Urges Improved Management Strategies

Despite Laos' abundant water resources, a recent research by the Faculty of Public Health at the University of Health Sciences has revealed critical issues...

First Lao Nationals Certified as Train Drivers by Lao-China Railway

On 5 August, the Lao-China Railway awarded driver certificates to 14 Lao nationals who successfully completed a self-driven test. This certification ceremony marks the...

Japanese Ambassador Celebrates Lao Scholars Heading to Japan

On 1 August, the Ambassador of Japan, Tsutomu Koizumi hosted a reception at his residence in Vientiane Capital for students and senior fellows of...

Lao Students Bag 13 Medals at Singapore Math Olympiad

For the first time, Lao students have made history by winning thirteen medals at the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC). Competing against 2,231...

Lao Students Create Eco-Friendly Plates from Banana, Teak Leaves to Combat Plastic Waste

In an effort to reduce plastic and foam usage, first-year students from the National University of Laos (NOUL) have created eco-friendly plates made from...

Hong Kong Investors Eye Opportunities in Laos With 12 New Agreements

A high-level delegation from Hong Kong, visited Vientiane from 28-30 July and signed 12 agreements with their Lao trading partners across various sectors.  The visit,...

Lao Tour Guides Trained to Meet International Standards

To promote the growing tourism sector in Laos, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently organized an intensive training course to enhance the...

Champion Coffee Brewer: Soubin Phetsomphou to Compete on World AeroPress Stage

Soubin Phetsomphou has brewed his way to a sensational victory as the champion of the Lao AeroPress Championship 2024 (LAC24), held in Vientiane on...

In Vientiane, farmers are voicing concerns over rising costs of production, unauthorized imports, and market complexities that threaten their livelihoods. Vice Mayor Sirilaththongsin Thongpheng...

Laos, VietJet Sign Air Transport Agreement, Creating Over 2,000 Jobs

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation and VietJet Airline have agreed to enhance air transportation between Laos and Vietnam, which is expected to...

Thailand Welcomes Lao Tourists on New Vientiane-Bangkok Train Service

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) welcomed Lao tourists who arrived at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station...

Vietnam President To Lam Visits Laos, Strengthening 62-Year Cooperation with New Agreements, Initiatives

President of Vietnam, To Lam, visited Laos on 11-12 July, receiving a warm welcome from President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aimed to enhance...

Vientiane Sees Over 20 Percent Surge in Tourist Numbers in First Half of 2024

Vientiane Capital welcomed a total of 674,196 visitors in the first six months of this year, including international and domestic tourists. This surge in number...

China Targets Southeast Asia in Bid to Lead Global EV Market

China's growing electric vehicle (EV) industry has its eyes set on dominating the Southeast Asian market as part of its broader ambition to lead...