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Looking Up to the Skies, a Sign of Hope

WFP Humanitarian Aid Packages

Op-ed by Jan Delbaere, World Food Programme Country Director and Representative in Lao PDR

When my son was a little boy and we lived close to the airport in Wuhan, China, he ran out of the house whenever he heard an airplane engine. He would look up to the sky and excitedly shout in Chinese: “The plane is coming, the plane is coming!”

Medical Certificates Now Compulsory for International Travel

Testing for Covid-19 Mandatory in Laos for Travelers (test)

The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has declared that all travelers, whether residents or Lao citizens, must carry a medical certificate before visiting another country.

4,061 Individuals Isolated Amid Covid-19 Concerns in Laos

Lao labor returning from Thailand (Covid-19)

Health officials in Laos announced on Monday that 4,061 individuals are being monitored under isolation across the country.

Lao and Vietnamese Leaders Discuss Post-Pandemic Cooperation

Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith Visits Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: KPL)

Laos and Vietnam have committed to assisting each other restore their economies and plan to reopen flights as soon as possible.

National Assembly 9th Ordinary Session Concludes

The new Laos National Assembly Building Under Construction (Photo: TF TRAVEL)

The Ninth Ordinary Session of the 8th Legislature of the National Assembly concluded last Thursday following the approval of revised growth goals and amendments to five laws and other important legislation.

Heathfield International School Selected for Oxford Curriculum

Heathfield International School selected for Oxford Curriculum

Heathfield International School last week announced its selection by Oxford Education to join a Pilot School Program commencing this year, which will allow the school to implement the esteemed Oxford International Curriculum.

Construction of Vientiane Station Commences on Laos-China Railway

Construction Begins on Vientiane Station along Laos-China Railway

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Vientiane Station along the Laos-China Railway was held on Friday in Xaythany District.

Choosing the Right School for Your Child in Laos

Panyathip Choosing the Right School

There is an awful lot involved in choosing the right school for your child. And, there is much advice available about what to do and ask as you narrow down your search.