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Texin’s New Single Takes on a Korean Flavour

Texin Vongthonkham recently launched his new single, Dorkfarkabmarvat , a love song composed by popular Lao songwriter Bounthom Phanthamaly.

Hotels, Restaurants Get Safe Food Accreditation

Several hotels, restaurants and bottling plants in Vientiane were recently certified by the Ministry of Health, having met health and safety standards for food preparation.

Lao Students Set to Study in Australia

Some 31 Lao students have been awarded Australia Awards scholarships to pursue higher diploma, master and doctoral degree studies in Australia from 2017.

Flood Victims in Need of More Assistance

The government and the private sector are working to provide relief for households affected by flooding after heavy rain lashed the north last month, with the assistance provided so far insufficient for heavily impacted communities.

ASEAN Youth’s Role Promoted in Laos

ASEAN Youth representatives have agreed to promote ongoing cooperation and the enhancement of the role of ASEAN youth in Vientiane on Tuesday during the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits in Laos.

US President Recognises Laos’ Struggle Against UXO

US President Barack Obama has acknowledged the ongoing struggle that everyday Lao people still face coping with unexploded ordnance (UXO) across the developing Southeast Asian nation.

Laos , UN Endorse New Partnership Framework

The government of Laos and the United Nations signed a new five-year partnership framework in Vientiane on Wednesday aiming to enhance development cooperation and collaboration.

Indonesia Offers US$1m to Laos as ASEAN Chair

The government of Indonesian provided financial support of US$1 million to the Lao government on Tuesday in Vientiane in support of its ASEAN chairmanship.