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Feasibility Study Begins for Boten–Nateuy Expressway, Highway Upgrades in Luang Namtha

A feasibility study for a proposed expressway linking the Boten International Checkpoint, on the border with China, to Nateuy in Luang Namtha Province has officially begun.  The project aims to connect inland regions with international markets and support Laos’ vision of becoming a land-linked nation. The Memorandum of Understanding for the...

Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after...

Thailand Cancels November Full Moon Party Amid National Mourning

Thailand’s famed Full Moon Party, held annually on Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan,...

Eight Parking Zones Planned in Vientiane Ahead of BRT Launch

To prepare for the upcoming operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the...

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of...

Germany Lends Support to Sustainable, Inclusive Development

The government of Germany will provide more than 407 billion kip (45.8 million euros) to support development in Laos in 2016-2017 in line with...

First Lao ICT Expo to Be Held in Dec

The 1st International Lao ICT Expo will be held in Vientiane Capital from 14-18 December at the Km-6 National Convention Centre. “The ICT Expo 2016...

Laos, Vietnam Armies Share Security Defence Experiences

Deputy Head of the General Political Department of the People's Army Le Hien Van met with Bunlieng Sengphachian, Head of the Lao respective body’s...

Six Killed in UXO-related Accidents This Year

Some 40 people have been injured and six fatalities recorded in UXO-related accidents so far this year, according to a report from the National...

Laos, Vietnam Extend Partnership to Combat Illegal Logging, Poaching

Laos and Vietnam are furthering their cooperation with regard to tackling illegal logging and poaching, which continue to occur along their shared border. Director General...

Project to Boost Cookstove Supply Chain through Revolving Fund

Producers of improved, greener cookstoves in the Lao PDR often encounter challenges in securing capital to run their businesses. According to the SNV Netherlands Development...