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Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases reported in Savannakhet Province, prompting an urgent nationwide vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health said the cases involved a three-year-old boy from Nathong village, who developed paralysis in June, and two girls, aged one and three,...

Laos Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth and Social Progress at UN Summit

Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, people-centered development and called for stronger international...

Turmoil in Tiaras at Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand

By Sally JENSEN/AFP - This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by...

Philippine Death Toll Tops 140 as Typhoon Heads Towards Vietnam

By Faith Brown with Cecil Morella in Manila/AFP - Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

Mainstream News Agencies Learn about Safe Use of Social Media

With social media spreading quickly and unavoidably throughout society, mainstream media has learned about its impacts and how to promote its safe use, especially...

Ministry Demands Closure of Factory, Chicken Farm

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recommended revoking the licences of a chicken farm and a brick factory in Xaythany district, Vientiane,...

Mental Health Expert Calls for more Support for Sufferers

Mental health experts in Laos believe the use of so-called psychological first aid is the best way to prevent an increase in the number...

Trillions of Kip in Earnings Go Unreported by Govt Bodies

Trillions of kip have been lost due to the continued violation of financial regulations by ministries, government agencies, and state enterprises. These include losses due...

Child Fund Australia Supports Children in Xieng Khuang

Child Fund Australia has provided more than US$1.1 million to support development outcomes relating to health, education, water, sanitation and nutrition for children in...

Bokeo Airport Upgrade Likely to Be Delayed

Much-needed improvements to Bokeo airport may have to wait a few years more because the government cannot afford to pay for the upgrade of...