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Flooding Severely Damages Irrigation Systems Across Laos

Recent flooding from July to September has heavily impacted Laos' irrigation infrastructure, damaging 300 projects across 12 provinces and affecting nearly 15,000 hectares of agricultural land. According to state media, Thonglei Senganong, Deputy Director General of the Department of Irrigation at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, reported that total...

Fashion as Cultural Diplomacy: Southeast Asia’s Presence in BRICS+ Summit

In early October, while Laos was immersed in ASEAN responsibilities, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Laos Launches Major Infrastructure Project to Expedite Transition from Land-Locked to Land-Linked

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Laos is considering launching a new...

Lao Journalists’ Association Unveils First Digital Hub for Environmental Advocacy

The Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) has launched a new website to enhance environmental awareness...

Pakngum Bridge Construction Underway Due to 2015 Tragedy

More than forty percent of construction for the new bridge crossing the Nam Ngum River, that will connect Nabong village to Thakokhay village in...

Authorities Crack Down on Shady Petrol Operations

With many car owners using social media as a platform to vent their frustration about petrol stations defrauding customers in Vientiane, Savannakhet and Champassak...

Foodie Review: The State of Pasta’s Homemade Pasta is a Must Try!

The State of Pasta offers delicious gourmet pasta dishes at a fraction of the price that you would find in most Italian restaurants around...

Korea Eyes Laos and Cambodia for E-commerce Opportunities

A Capacity Building Workshop for expanding business opportunities in e-commerce has been organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center in Vientiane for Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Organized...

Dengue Fever Outbreak Far From Over

The fight against dengue fever in the capital is proving to be an uphill battle, as the figure of outbreaks reported has more than...

US Grants over 3 Million USD to UXO Project

The US government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) granting 24 billion kip (US$3,026,000) to Laos, in support of a rural development project...