The national socio-economic development plan (NSEDP), state budget, monetary policy, audit results, the work of prosecutors and judges and legislation approval will all be on the agenda of the upcoming first ordinary session of the National Assembly’s (NA)’s Eighth Legislature.
Airports to Install Advanced Security Systems
Laos plans to introduce the Advanced Passenger Processing System at international airports in the country at the end of this year to increase security and ease the passenger arrival and departure process.
PM Announces Continued Suspension of Mining Concessions
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.
