AirAsia was announced as the main sponsor of this year’s Miss Laos contest at a press conference held at TV Lao last week.
Walkers Stride Out to Mark International Day of Peace
More than 400 people gathered in Vientiane on Saturday morning for a short walk in central Vientiane to mark International Day of Peace (September 21).
Champassak Road Toll Charges Causing Confusion
Motorists are confused and complaining about changes to tolls on Road No. 16 in Champassak province since they were introduced last month.
Bokeo Families Relocate to Make Way for Dam
Resettlement of communities from areas of the Nam Tha 1 hydropower project is 87 percent complete, with displaced families in Bokeo province having been moved to a new location.
Laos Orders Fire Trucks from China
The government recently ordered 50 fire trucks from China, which are expected to be distributed to fire prevention and protection teams in urban and rural areas wherever they are needed.
Students Learn about the Role of ASEM
The European Union has highlighted the significance of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Process and how it positively impacts Laos, at a seminar given to students in central Laos.
Nationwide Crackdown on Drugs
Many provinces around the country have launched a crackdown on illegal drugs this month, with a number of drug traffickers having been arrested.
India Pledges to Provide more Scholarships
The Indian government will continue to provide an additional 25 scholarships a year for Lao officials and students to study in India, it was announced last week.