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Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, under the theme "Connecting the Creative Economy."  The event, supported by the US Department of State, the US...

For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of women and girls

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, on Human Rights Day, 10 December Human rights...

HIV Infections Rise in Asia Pacific as Laos Targets 2030 Goal to End Transmission

On World AIDS Day, 1 December, UNAIDS called on global leaders to protect the...

Heeding the Voices of Persons With Disabilities for the Benefit of All

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem on the International Day for Persons with...

French Ambassador Visits Holiday Inn Vientiane to Explore Schneider Electric’s Energy Solutions

French Ambassador to Laos, Siv Leng Chhuor, visited the Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane,...

Lao Legal Market: A Gentle Awakening

Lao People’s Democratic Republic remains one of the most underdeveloped countries in Southeast Asia. But according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Lao...

Lao GDP Expected to Expand 7%, Lower Than Expected

The initial estimates made by Lao National Statistics Bureau suggest that gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will reach 6.9-7 percent,...

Mekong Water Levels Remain at Safe Heights

Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.The water...

Korean Company Looking to Crack Open Cashew Nut Market

Champassak province farmers will be supported in planting thousands of hectares of cashew nut trees after the provincial Administration Office gave the go ahead...

NUOL Offers Options to Higher Diploma Graduates

Graduates with higher diplomas from Lao state and private education institutions have options available to them when it comes to studying for bachelor's degrees...

Malaysian Banks Continue Expansion in Laos

Malaysian banks have continued investment and expanding the number of branches in Laos as the country's economy continued its stable growth, according to a...