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Vientiane Rescue Wins Magsaysay Award 2016

Vientiane Rescue, a humanitarian group formed by volunteers to save lives in the Lao capital, is among the six recipients of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Police Altercation With Motorcyclist Sparks Public Concern

Almost 150,000 people viewed a video posted on Facebook yesterday of a policeman striking an errant motorcyclist, within two hours of it being uploaded.

China, Laos Reaffirm Rail Goals

China and Laos are both committed to a high-speed rail project linking the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming with the Lao capital of Vientiane, officials from both countries say, adding that the project would go ahead despite delays.

Khammuan Records Almost 73,000 Visit Arrivals Over First 6 Months

Khammuan, a central province, has recorded almost 73,000 visit arrivals over the first six months with Asians, and especially Chinese nationals topping the list.

South Korean Government Funds Students to Study In Korea

Seven Lao students are invited to study in the Republic of Korea for their Master’s and PhD degrees.

World Hepatitis Day 2016

The recent viral outbreak of hepatitis A in Xieng Khuang, that occurred two weeks before annual World Hepatitis Day that is marked on 28 July serves as a reminder that anyone can catch hepatitis.

Laos-Vietnam Authorities On the Hunt For Illegal Loggers

Authorities in Laos and Vietnam are trying to track down loggers who cut down 70 long leng trees in forests along the countries’ shared border, in order to bring the culprits to justice.

Room to Read Seeks Writers For Children’s Books

Room to Read Laos is calling for illustrators and novelists to contribute to children’s books for publication and distribution to schools in target areas of the country.