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Laos, France annual review of bilateral cooperation

On 23 October, Laos and France held a bilateral cooperation portfolio meeting chaired by Phonevanh Outhavong, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment and Siv-Leng Chhuor, French Ambassador to Laos. During the meeting, participants have heard and exchanged viewpoints on the successes and challenges of the ongoing projects and learnt about...

Japan Supports School Improvements in Bokeo to Reduce Dropout Rates

The Government of Japan has awarded a grant of USD 107,000 to improve schools...

Australian Government Provides Educational Relief Following Typhoon Yagi’s Devastation in Luang Namtha

On 24 October, the Australian Government provided essential learning materials to primary schools in...

Vientiane Special Economic Zones Attract Over USD 622 Million in Investment in First Nine Months of 2024

During the first nine months of 2024, Vientiane’s five special economic zones (SEZs) attracted...

Vietnam, Laos Strengthen Security Ties with Joint Exercise, New Military Camp

Vietnam and Laos have reinforced their defense cooperation with a joint exercise focused on...

Fortunate Escape For 66 Folk? Search for Missing Flood Victims in Attapeu Officially Ends

Sixty-six fortunate folk have been located alive as the Lao government taskforce headed by the Deputy PM reported 34 confirmed dead, 31 missing and another six...

Mouvement at the Cutting Edge of Men’s Fashion in Laos

Take a stroll through the markets of Laos and you will surely see the sinh, the long wraparound skirt which is the national dress...

Dr Phetsamone Indara is Lao PDR’s first Eye Health Hero

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has recognised Lao PDR ophthalmologist Dr Phetsamone Indara as an Eye Health Hero. Dr Indara, who...

Counting the Costs: Disaster Needs in Laos Accumulate as Gov, UN, EU, WB Calculate Impacts

The tragic loss of life and heavy impacts on livelihoods amid disaster triggered by pounding rains and rushing waters means there is no doubt...

Condolences as Laos reacts to Vietnam’s President Tran’s passing

The passing of the head of state of Laos' neighbour and close political ally Vietnam, President Tran Dai Quang, 61, has led to the expected condolences...

AccorHotels Supports Attapeu Disaster Relief Efforts

In response to the devastation caused by the dam collapse in Attapeu, AccorHotels donated US$10,000 to the Lao Red Cross to support immediate disaster...