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Government Signs On For Railway Land Development Deal

Laos-China Railway may be delayed (Photo: Xinhua)

The Laos-China Railway Co. is to develop areas surrounding railway stations in Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Oudomxay, and Luang Prabang.

Star Fintech Celebrates Two Years of U-Money Service

On December 9, 2020, at the Hall of Star Telecom Co., Ltd, a ceremony was held to celebrate the 2 Years Anniversary of the “u-money” service of Star Fintech Sole Co., Ltd, the subsidiary of Star Telecom Co., Ltd.

Authorities Tighten Covid Prevention Measures for Bokeo Province

Bokeo tightens Covid-19 prevention measures

Authorities have tightened Covid-19 prevention measures in Bokeo province, while Ton Pheung District has remained in lockdown since last week.

Youths for SDGs: A Generation Engaged For A Better Future

Partners at the Youth for SDG event
From the left: Dr. Saravone Kittiphanh, Mr. Sivilay Chanthaphoumy, Ms. Mariam Khan, Mr. John Pearson, Ms. Souksaveuy Keotiamchanh, Mr. Savankhone Razmountry, Mr. Olivier Didry.

Zero Waste Laos, together with support from numerous partners, held a conference from 5-6 December on “Youths For SDGs.”

Local Man Hailed as Hero for Giving CPR to Accident Victim

Mr. Khamla Phonsinan gives CPR at the scene of an accident in Vientiane
Mr. Khamla Phonsinan gives CPR at the scene of an accident in Vientiane.

A local man is being hailed as a hero after giving CPR to an unconscious woman following a traffic accident in Vientiane yesterday.

Laos At Risk of Second Wave of Covid-19

Lao People in Face Masks to Prevent Covid-19 in Laos

The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has said that Laos is at risk of a second wave of Covid-19 as neighboring countries battle to contain their outbreaks.

Endemic Lao Langur is Now Closer to Extinction, WWF Calls for More Robust Conservation Efforts

A Lao Langur in Phou Hin Poun National Biodiversity Conservation Area. Photo by Dr. Phaivanh Phiapalath-Green Discovery Laos
A Lao Langur in Phou Hin Poun National Biodiversity Conservation Area. Photo by Dr. Phaivanh Phiapalath-Green Discovery Laos

The Lao Langur, an endemic leaf monkey found only in a small area of Laos, is now listed as endangered in the IUCN Red List.

Vang Vieng Expressway will Officially Open on 20 December

Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway to Open End of 2020

Authorities have confirmed that the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway will be officially open for use on 20 December.