From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, participated in a specialized training on water rescue operations.
This comes as Laos braces for widespread heavy rains and flooding.
The training was...
The Laos-China Railway Company has reported the theft of fencing along the railway line, raising concerns for the safety of trains and passengers.
Some 26-meters...
Vientiane municipal officials have admitted that flooding in Vientiane Capital occurs due to blocked drains which have not been cleared because of budget constraints.
Head...
The new tri-country freight train, or ASEAN express, between Malaysia, Thailand and Laos will begin operating in October of this year.
The Star reports...