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Economy

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Primary School Teachers Receive Intensive Training on Spoken Lao Program

A comprehensive training program is currently underway to equip primary school teachers with the...

Savannakhet Faces Critical Teacher Shortage

A critical shortage of teachers is plaguing the education system in Savannakhet, threatening the...

Vientiane Capital Signs Off On Flood Protection Project and Public Park

The second phase of a flood protection embankment along the Mekong River in Vientiane Capital is to commence next month. The eight-kilometer embankment will commence...

Bokeo-Xayaboury Bridge Over 66 Percent Complete

The Konteun-Huaykeo Bridge, which spans the Mekong River to link Bokeo and Xayaboury provinces is more than 66 percent complete. Bokeo newspaper reports that Head...

Final Rail Welded on Laos-China Railway

China Railway Group has welded the final 500-meter section of seamless rails on the Laos-China Railway line in time for the project's opening at...

Singapore to Trial Import of Electricity from Laos

Singapore is to trial the import of electricity from Laos via Thailand and Malaysia following an agreement between Keppel Electric and Electricite du Laos...

Students Face Difficulties with Online Learning in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have admitted that many schools and students face difficulties accessing or using online learning facilities. KPL reports that low internet penetration...

Currency Exchange Businesses to Become Commercial Bank Representatives

Authorities in Laos have ordered currency exchange businesses to transition into representatives of commercial banks across the country. According to a notice issued by the...