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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...

Three Large Bombs Found and Destroyed in Khammouane

This week, MAG’s unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance team found and safely destroyed three large air-dropped bombs in Boualapha and Gnommalath districts, Khammouane province. The first...

Laos to Register Taxpayer Identity Numbers for Individuals

Authorities have announced that Lao citizens and foreigners with income in Laos must register for a taxpayer identification number. According to a notice issued by...

Traffic Lights in Vientiane Capital Undergo Repairs

A number of sets of traffic lights in Vientiane Capital have been successfully repaired and upgraded, according to the Vientiane City Office for Management...

Vientiane Capital to Establish New District

A new district is to be established in Vientiane Capital, set to become its tenth district. Authorities in Vientiane Capital have taken steps to establish...

Laos to Build Two Coal-Fired Plants in Xekong Province

Laos is to construct two new coal-fired power plants in southern Laos with the aim of selling more electricity to Cambodia. Vientiane Times reports that...

Housing for Attapeu Flood Victims to Be Completed This Year

Some 496 of 700 new homes have been completed for flood victims in Attapeu following the dam collapse of 2018. According to a report by...