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Socio-Economic Development

French Research Institute Discusses Ecosystem Sustainability with Lao, French Partners in Luang Prabang

On 18 to 19 November, the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) held a meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, with local and French partners to discuss ecosystem sustainability and the One Health approach. The event featured discussions on key issues such as land use, water resources, and...

Lao National Assembly Opens 8th Ordinary Session to Address Key National Challenges

The 9th-tenure National Assembly (NA) opened its 8th Ordinary Session on 18 November in...

OP-ED: A New Chapter for Laos – Harnessing Global Expertise for Local School Meals

By Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, Laos and Marc-Andre Prost, World Food...

Nam Theun 2 Power Company Earns Laos’ First International Anti-Bribery Certification

Nam Theun 2 Power Company Ltd. (Nam Theun 2) became the first company in...

Laos, Russia Team Up on Unexploded Ordnance Clearance in Houaphanh Province

Laos’s Ministry of Defense and the Russian Embassy in Laos launched a humanitarian project...

Laos’ Ongoing Efforts Towards Opium-Free Future Show Promising Results

Local authorities and police in several northern provinces of Laos have intensified efforts to combat illicit drug cultivation by eradicating opium poppy fields discovered...

Counseling Project Empowers Lao Couples in Reproductive Health

Saly Sorsaksit and Noud Sivanxay have a golden rule: be ready. "We decided before getting married that we would be fully ready as parents before...

Applications Now Open for Australia Awards Scholarships for Study in 2025

The Australian Embassy in Laos is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for study in Australia commencing...

ASEAN Nears 35 Percent Renewable Energy Target

Solar and wind energy capacity in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region witnessed a 20 percent increase in 2023, reaching a total...

Government Cracks Down on Corruption, Grants Amnesty in Commitment to Social Justice

Savannakhet authorities disciplined 69 officials through expulsion and dismissal over corruption allegations, while the Lao government granted amnesty to more than 1,800 prisoners. These...

Luang Prabang Targets 1.7 Million Tourists Amid Heritage Preservation Concerns

Luang Prabang is set to dazzle visitors in Visit Laos Year 2024, aiming to attract both domestic and international visitors throughout the year. However,...