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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...

VP Phankham Warns That Both Givers and Takers Will Be Punished For Corruption

Vice President Phankham Viphavanh has warned businesses not to conspire with corrupt officials, saying that both the beneficiaries (officials) and providers (businesses) would be...

Govt Completes Administrative Restructure

All state bodies that were formerly under the Prime Minister's Office have now been transferred to merge with existing ministries as part of the...

LAOSAT Reviews Progress for First Half of 2016

The Lao Asia-Pacific Satellite Co., Ltd. (LAOSAT) is urging Lao businesses that currently rent services from foreign-owned satellites to use the Lao satellite instead. This...

Laos, Vietnam Exchange Ideas on Female Progress

The Lao Women's Union and Vietnamese Women's Union met in Vientiane recently to promote women's development and to upgrade the lives of those lacking...

7th ASEAN Quiz to Be Hosted in Vientiane Capital

Laos is expected to host the 7th ASEAN Quiz regional event in Vientiane Capital next month. The ASEAN Quiz was launched in 2002 and since...

Luang Prabang Expects 600,000 Visitors This Year

Luang Prabang Province expects to record about 600,000 visitors this year as the province is accelerating land and aerial transport facilities to satisfy the...