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Vientiane Announces Potential Water Shortages, Calls for Preservation Efforts

The Water Supply Enterprise of Vientiane Capital issued a statement on 5 March, announcing that water production during the hot season will likely be limited and urging residents to be mindful of their water usage.  The company highlighted the challenges of producing enough water during the dry months, noting that...

Thailand Further Delays High-Speed Rail Project, Now Expected in 2026

The first phase of the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, which will run from...

Japan Grants Funds for Infrastructure Repairs in Laos

In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi swept across Laos, primarily affecting the northern regions. The...

Low Wages, High Costs: Lao Workers Struggle as Economic Pressures Mount

State government worker Noy, who also works as a part-time taxi driver, struggles to...

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million...

Lao Women Make Strides in Gender Equality

Vangvieng district: More than 40 officials from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism attended a two-day workshop here from September 5-6 on gender...

UN Secretary-General Visits Drug Rehab Centre

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday visited a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts at Sisattanak District Hospital in Vientiane to observe the treatment and counselling...

New Institute to Improve Nutrition in Laos

The Ministry of Health, the US government and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) on Monday signed two Memorandums of Understanding to build and...

Modern Machinery, Technical Skills Needed to Improve Wood Processing

Modern machines and technical skills are required to enhance the competitiveness of the Lao timber processing industry in line with other countries in the...

Chile, Egypt, Morocco Become Parties to Amity Treaty in Southeast Asia

Chile, Egypt and Morocco have officially become parties of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), bringing the signatories to 35...

Laos, US Unveil Comprehensive Partnership

Laos and the United States have unveiled a comprehensive partnership aimed at starting a fresh era of bilateral relations based on mutual respect and...