Children in Tiew village, Lamam district, Xekong province, will have a brand new kindergarten to brighten their learning environment.
Displaced Xayaboury Folk to Get Compensation from Hydro Project
Local residents who had to leave their homes to make way for the construction of a dam on the Nam Ngum river in Ngeun district, Xayaboury province,
US Secretary of State Lays Groundwork for Future Cooperation
US Secretary of State John Kerry has highlighted key areas of cooperation with Laos ahead of President Barack Obama’s historic visit to Laos in September.
Women Lack Understanding of Gender Equality: Project Report
The Vientiane Commission for the Advancement of Women and Mother and Child Affairs needs to create greater understanding of gender equality
Australia’s Minister Attends “Pass It Back” Rugby Programme to Promote the Development of Sports
Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop yesterday morning attended a rugby training event with Lao women rugby players
Major Road Upgrades close to Completion
Upgrade of the 2.5km road running from Dongdok to the Tanmixay traffic lights in Vientiane is over 90 percent complete according to the project coordinator.
Commission Says Violence against Women Still a Major Concern
Violence against women and especially domestic violence remains an issue in Laos, a recent study undertaken by the National Commission for the Advancement of Women (NCAW) has revealed.
Upgraded Facilities Drawing More Visitors to Vangvieng
A newly paved road connecting the town of Vangvieng to Poukham cave is one of the key factors attracting more tourists to the area at present.