The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed its continuing support for the nation’s health sector for 2017-2021, pledging to work with the government
Walkers Stride Out to Mark World Day Against Human Trafficking
More than 1,400 people from ministries and international organisations gathered in Vientiane on Saturday for a one-kilometre walk to mark World Day
Designer Set to Shine With Latest Collection At Lao Fashion Week
Popular fashion designer and owner of the Phaeng Mai Gallery in Vientiane, Ms Viengkham Nanthavongdouangsy, is taking her newest collection to the runway at this year’s Lao Fashion Week in September.
Lao Entertainer to Release New MV
Buratino is preparing to produce a music video (MV) for ‘Hoixamphaenkao’ after the song proved popular among listeners last year with more than 70,000 views so far.
Bodybuilding Federation Lends Muscle to Local Contests
The Lao Bodybuilding Federation is planning to organise annual contests for young bodybuilders across various weight categories over the next 12 months.
Over 500,000 Chinese Tourists Visited Laos In 2015

Laos remains a favorite tourist destination for many people of neighboring countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China.
Thailand May Buy More Power From Laos
Thailand may buy an additional 9,000 megawatts of electricity from Laos this year to ensure sufficient supply to meet rising demand, said a senior official on July 19 from the Energy Ministry of Thailand, according to the Bangkok Post Newspaper.
Medals Awarded to Fallen Vietnamese Military Experts and Volunteer Soldiers
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane, on behalf of the Lao government, awarded First Class Medals of Freedom to representatives of the late Vietnamese military expert and volunteer soldier Pham Ngoc Bon (also known as Kham Yod) and Nguyen Ton in recognition of their physical and mental contributions to the cause for national liberation in Laos.