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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...

Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures

Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital,...

‘depa’ Celebrates Success of Transform: New Normal Market (Extended) Campaign

Empowering SMEs in 75 Markets with Digital Know-How and Pioneering a Digital Marketplace Prototype Across 25 Provinces, "depa" is proud to announce the successful...

WHO Asks China for More Information About Rise in Illnesses and Pneumonia Clusters

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel diseases” in the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday,...

Hmong Child Endures Extreme Corporal Punishment for Minor Theft

A widely criticized video on social media portrayed the distressing punishment of a young Hmong girl by her parents, who accuse her of stealing...

Laos, Vietnam Reaffirms Special Ties at Ministerial Meeting

Laos and Vietnam have reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation during the 10th Foreign Ministerial Political Consultation Meeting in Hanoi on 22 November. Co-chaired by...

Cybersecurity Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Romance Scammers in Laos

In a move against cybercrime, the Lao government urged its National Internet Committee to address online fraud, fake call centers, illegal online trade, gambling,...