The number of road accident victims being treated at Mittaphab Hospital has increased this month coinciding with the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits, a doctor has said.
CCTV Upgrade 20 Percent Complete
Work to improve and install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems along roads in the capital is now more than 20 percent complete, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
Students to Resit NUOL Entrance Exams after Questions Leaked
The National University of Laos has ordered Group B students who registered to study social sciences to resit the entrance exam next week after discovering that the original question papers had been leaked.
Heavy Rain Lashes Southern Provinces
While some areas remain unaffected by strong winds and heavy rain as forecast from September 13-15, there has been significant rainfall in other parts of the south, according to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department.
Climate Change Adaptation Project Launched to Sustain Wetlands
A project valued at US$4.7 million was launched yesterday in Vientiane, aiming to help communities in and around the XeChamphone, and BeungKhiatNgong wetlands to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Can Laos Create a Startup Economy?
Last week, the usually sleepy capital of Vientiane was awoken amidst the commotion and hustle bustle of the 29th ASEAN Summit. Within four days, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic had hosted a flurry of official meetings, negotiations, and historic agreements, such as President Barack Obama’s pledge of $90 million to remove unexploded ordnance.
TS Korea to Be Reopened for Lao Students to Learn Korean Languages
The King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) will be reopened in Vientiane Capital in the near future so that Lao students can learn Korean language and culture, says KSIF president.
South Korean Company Confers on Lao Mega Project
Representatives from a South Korean company visited Laos recently to discuss their investment in the US$2-billion Lao Resort Complex located in the Km 62 area of Vientiane province.