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Salavanh to Improve Southern Waterfall to Attract Visitors

Loh waterfall in Salavanh Province. ( Photo: Khone Savanh)

Provincial authorities in Salavanh province plan to develop Hang and Loh waterfalls, two local waterfalls in Salavanh district, to attract domestic and international visitors.

Laos Environment Ministry Issues Warning on Dangerous Air Pollution

Air pollution in Vientiane Capital in 2019. (Photo: Toubay Mspz)
Air pollution in Vientiane Capital in 2019. (Photo: Toubay Mspz)

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a warning about dangerous levels of air pollution now being recorded across Laos.

Cold Wave From China to Blanket Laos This Week

Cold Wave From China to Blanket Laos This Week
Woman with two baskets, walking across the footpath in a foggy weather (photo: SlowPathsImages)

As a cold wave from China approaches, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department predicts that Laos will continue to endure frigid weather for the remainder of the week.

WHO Calls for Action to Ban “Toxic Trans Fat”

Burger and fries

Despite recent progress towards eliminating trans fat from food, some five billion people remain unprotected from its harmful impacts, thus increasing their risk of heart disease and death, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Thai Virologist: XBB.1.5 Variant Will Soon Take Over

People in Thailand

The latest Omicron subvariant, XBB1.5, is highly transmissible and could infect many people, according to a top virologist in Thailand.

Lao Prime Minister Receives Letter of Congratulation From Thai PM

Lao Prime Minister Receives Letter of Congratulation From Thai PM
Lao PM Mr. Sonexay Siphandone (left) & Thai PM Mr. Prayut Chan-O-Cha (right)

Prime Minister of Laos, Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, has received a letter of congratulation from his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, on his appointment as the country’s new Prime Minister.

Laos Hopes to Attract 1.4 Million Tourists in 2023

A tourist walks along the sidewalk in Laos.
A tourist walks along the sidewalk in Laos.

Laos has set a goal of attracting 1.4 million international tourists in 2023, well below the number that arrived in 2019 before the pandemic.

International Day of Education: To Invest in People, Prioritize Education

A student studies in a rural school of Laos.

Investing in people means prioritizing education as the world marks the fifth International Day of Education.