27 C
Vientiane
Monday, March 10, 2025
spot_img

Socio-Economic Development

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million tons of goods and carried over 48.6 million passengers, strengthening ties between the two nations and boosting regional trade.  The China-Laos Railway has quickly become a popular route for travelers between Laos and China. Beyond fostering...

Luang Prabang Earns Global Recognition for Sustainable Tourism

Laos’ popular world heritage town of Luang Prabang has clinched third place in the...

Vang Vieng Aims for 2 Million Tourists, Infrastructure Focus

Vang Vieng, Laos, has set a target to attract 2 million tourists in 2025,...

Luang Prabang Declared Poverty-Free Amid Economic Growth

On 3 March, Luang Prabang City was officially declared poverty-free, as announced by Mayor...

Laos, China 500kV Link to Drive Clean Energy Growth and ASEAN Connectivity

On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in...

Students in Bokeo Debate on LGBTQ+ Issues on International Day of the Girl Child

This week, adolescents in Huayxai district, Bokeo province took part in a debate competition on the theme ‘my body, my rights to mark International...

Donations Come in for Flood-Affected Residents in Attapeu

The public and various organizations have sent relief support to Attapeu province for people who lost their houses and belongings in the flood caused...

ASEAN Countries Unite to End Violence Against Women 

Earlier last week, Lao Women’s Union (LWU) and the National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mother-Child (NCAWMC) hosted the International Conference on Preventing...

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...