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Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

Communities in Laos Come Together for Flood Recovery

Between July and September, Laos was hit by heavy rains, storms, and two tropical...

Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th...

ASEAN-Mekong Water Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Vientiane

On 18 September, 250 participants, including ministerial delegations and high-ranking officials from ASEAN member...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

ASEAN–Russia Trade Reaches US$13.4 Billion

ASEAN-Russia bilateral trade reached US$13.4 billion in 2015, representing 0.6 per cent of ASEAN’s total trade, placing Russia as the eighth largest trade partner...

National University Can Accept Only 5,335 Students

More than 15,000 students have registered for entrance exams at the National University of Laos, but the university has said that only 5,335 students...

PM Urges Indigenous Promotion Of Nam Bak Orange Farming

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has urged the authorities and local people of Nam Bak district, Luang Prabang Province to continue promoting the farming of...

Laos’ Thirst For Mekong Dams Endangers Fishing & Farming

Dismissing its neighbors' pleas, Laos is rapidly building a Mekong River dam that threatens fisheries crucial to millions of Southeast Asia's people. The site of...

EU Announces Continued Support

The European Union (EU) has committed to continue to support the country’s education sector from 2016- 2020 as Laos looks to improve the sector’s...

Vientiane Police Set To Arrest Hit-And-Run Driver

The Vientiane Traffic Police Department are seeking to arrested the driver of a Kia car who ran away on foot after hitting three motorbikes...