Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said yesterday the government will maintain the moratorium on new mining concessions because it needs more time to inspect a number of operations.
Laos Struggling to Battle Malnutrition
Children are the future of the nation and our country cannot move forwards to prosperity without capable human resources.
Road Accidents on the Rise
The number of road accidents increased while the number of deaths fell during this year’s boat racing festival, according to the Vientiane Traffic Police Department.
PM Discourages Timber Use on Farms
The prime minister has advised dragon fruit grower Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group, which operates a plantation in Attapeu province, not to use timber including dead wood as supports in the cultivation of the crop.
Fire Demolishes House in Xaysettha
A house in Somsanga village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane was engulfed in flames on Monday night sparked by the owner lighting candles to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.
Adolescent Girls still Lack Access to Education, Healthcare
The majority of adolescent girls still cannot access the level of education and health services needed to ensure their welfare, especially in rural areas.
Lao Front Seeks Improved Organisational Structure
The Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) is seeking to improve its organisational structure so it can be more effective as a state agency in educating people and promoting solidarity and unity among citizens.
ASEAN Officials Discuss Way forward for Greater Connectivity
ASEAN dialogue partners and delegates gathered in Vientiane yesterday to discuss ways to put the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 (MPAC 2025) into action.
