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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...

What Does the Lao Flag Symbolize?

Three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and red with a large white disk centered in the blue band; the red bands...

BBC Profile of Laos (2015)

Laos, one of the world's few remaining communist states, is one of east Asia's poorest countries. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in...

Lao-Thai Joint Venture Given Insurance Licence In Laos

ST-MUANG THAI Insurance Company (ST-MTI), a joint venture between Muang Thai Group and ST Group Co, has acquired its official licence to operate in...

Lao Trade Official Rejects IMF View That Currency Is Too Strong

Laos' currency is not overvalued, a trade ministry official said on Saturday, rejecting an IMF assessment that the kip was too strong for a...

DEAREST SISTER: Trailer Arrives For Mattie Do’s Laotian Ghost Story

With its world premiere announced yesterday as part of the initial lineup of Fantastic Fest 2016 titles the trailer for Laotian director Mattie Do's...

Malaysian Companies Appeal For More Government Representation In Laos

Malaysian companies operating in Laos have appealed to the government to have a stronger representation in Vientiane to assist in the dealings with the...