Socio-Economic Development
Laos, South Korea Collaborate on Direct Flight Initiative to Boost Tourism, Economic Ties
Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang as part of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP). This initiative aims to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between the two nations. At a seminar held in Vientiane on 3 September, Lao and Korean officials reviewed...
Okard Launches Inclusive Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities
World Education and the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with Disabilities, and Older...
Laos Joins School Meals Coalition
Laos has officially joined the School Meals Coalition, a global alliance focused on advancing...
Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts
The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund (NT2DF) is set to expand its reach beyond...
Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos to Start Ahead of Schedule
The 600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos is set to start trial...
Laos Discusses Learning Solutions at UN Summit in New York
A delegation from the Ministry of Education and Sports, accompanied by UNICEF Laos, has concluded its mission to New York for the global Transforming...
Economic Corridor to Boost Regional Trade and Growth Through Laos
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Wednesday launched an initiative to improve transport, connectivity, climate resilience, and east-west regional trade across the...
Vientiane Capital to See No Poor Districts This Year, Says Official
The capital is expected to be officially recognized as a poverty-free city by the end of this year. Mr. Anouphab Tounalom, Secretary of the Party...
Laos Ranks 111th in the World by Digital Quality of Life
The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that Laos is the 7th worst country to live in regarding...
Laos’ Financial Crisis Can Be an Opportunity for Reform
Country’s previous growth trajectory was not sustainable, writes Kanni Wignaraja, U.N. assistant secretary general and director of the U.N. Development Program’s Asia and the...
USAID and UNFPA Join Hands to Support 5th Population and Housing Census 2025
The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed USD 500,000 to support the preparation of the 5th Population and Housing Census (PHC)...