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The Real Fertility Crisis? Young People are Denied Choice

On World Population Day, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Pio Smith calls for systems that empower young people across the region to decide on their future where parenthood is a choice – not a risk or a burden. Across Asia and the Pacific, fertility rates are falling. Headlines...

From Comeback to Glory: Lao Boxer Soukan Taypanyavong Claims International Title

As hundreds of voices erupted around the boxing ring, anticipation surged through the arena....

Dalai Lama Says he Will Have Successor After his Death

By Tenzin WOEDEN/AFP - The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet confirmed on 2 July...

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists

Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting...

First Equestrian Federation in Laos Sets Stage for Horse Sport Growth

Laos officially entered the world of horse sport with the establishment of its first...

Dengue Fever Outbreak Far From Over

The fight against dengue fever in the capital is proving to be an uphill battle, as the figure of outbreaks reported has more than...

US Grants over 3 Million USD to UXO Project

The US government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) granting 24 billion kip (US$3,026,000) to Laos, in support of a rural development project...

Lao Statistics Aims for International Standards by 2020

On June 29th, a seminar on scientific statistics was held at the Center for International Cooperation and Training and under the theme, “enhancing production...

Aroma Banana Farms Banned in Vientiane Province

Effective September 17, investors looking to grow aroma bananas in Vientiane province will no longer be able to obtain the necessary permit for it. Since...

Lao Airlines Searches for Overseas Shareholders

Government officials have announced that they are in the process of pursuing a strategic partner for the state-owned enterprise, Lao Airlines, in an effort...

Flights to Oudomxay Detoured to other Northern Provinces

Due to upgrades to the airstrip and apron at Oudomxay Airport, travelers looking to visit the Northern province will be detoured to the airports...