The Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) has been promoting it role in society during celebrations in the lead up to its 66th anniversary on Saturday, August 13.
Laos’ Only Professional Cyclist Ready for Olympic Close-Up
Laos is not known for producing world-class athletes, let alone Olympian cyclists. In fact, the tiny Southeast Asian country known officially as the Lao People’s Democratic Republic never makes global sports headlines. It is a placid place of just under seven million squeezed on the map between far more populous and famous countries.
Warning Images To Be Printed On Cigarette Packets By October
Smoking-borne-diseases will now be pictured on cigarette packets by 1 October, the Pathetlao Daily newspaper reported yesterday.
Rate Of Young Smokers Is On The Rise
The smoking rate of young people in Laos below 15 years of age is on the rise even though the Law on Tobacco Control has been implemented since 2009.
Germany Supports Vocational Teacher Training
The German government has agreed to provide grant assistance worth US$400,000 (more than 32 billion kip) under the Public Private Partnership Project (PPPP) focusing on enabling capacity building and teacher technology training for 2016-2017.
Korean Association Hands Over Fire Trucks
The Sharing Culture Arts Association of Korea has provided four fire trucks as well as associated fire prevention equipment for distribution to four provinces of Laos where such equipment is lacking.
Thai Motorbike Tour Group Experiences Border Issues
A touring caravan of bigger bikes from neighbouringThailand was recently refused entry at the Nam Ngeun-HouaiKon International border between Laos and Thailand in Xayaboury province upon arrival at the Lao side of the border.