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.
Laos to Send Skilled Labourers to Korea
Laos will send skilled workers to the Republic of Korea after the two countries signed on to the Service Commitment Agreement of the Point System.
Leaders Pay Respects to the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
President Bounnhang Vorachit yesterday led a group of high-ranking officials in a visit to the Thai Embassy to pay respects to Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
ADB Supports Sustainable Biodiversity Management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US$12.8 million in additional financing for the ongoing Biodiversity Conservation Corridors Project in Laos.
