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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...

Fuel Prices Rise…Yet Again

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced that fuel prices have increased across the country as of yesterday (December 15) in line with...

PM Thongloun Visits Huawei in Beijing, Discusses Partnership for ICT Development

VIENTIANE - The Prime Minister and the company’s representatives held in-depth discussions on how Huawei can expand its partnership with Laos in the Information...

Laos Utilises Cooperatives to Support Agricultural Growth

Laos need to create the national committee for development of cooperation aiming to support and helping the agriculture sector in its expansion efforts. For several...

Outstanding Projects Supported by ADB Receive Good Practise Awards

Five outstanding projects supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have received Good Practice Awards for achieving successful development outcomes. The five outstanding projects include...

Laos Utilises Cooperatives and Confederations to Support Agricultural Growth

Lao researchers and academics are expected to benefit significantly from the Research 4 Life project, which aims to increase understanding among Lao researchers about...

Environmental and Social Monitoring Receives World Bank Support

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and its development partners organised a review of the Second Lao Environment and Social Project in 2016...