On World Population Day, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Pio Smith calls for systems that empower young people across the region to decide on their future where parenthood is a choice – not a risk or a burden.
Across Asia and the Pacific, fertility rates are falling. Headlines...
The Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce has reversed its controversial decision to close supermarkets and other retailers.
According to a notice issued today,...
Police have increased checkpoints in Vientiane Capital to reduce traffic in the city after a failure among many residents to remain at home.
Major roads...
Laos has confirmed 331 new cases of Covid-19 today as the nation's capital enters its third day of lockdown.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...
Xieng Khouang Province has gone into lockdown following the spread of Covid-19 believed to have originated in Vientiane Capital.
The lockdown order was signed off...
The Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce has issued a notice ordering the closure of a number of retail businesses including supermarkets and...
Laos has confirmed 214 cases of Covid-19 today, with community spread continuing in Vientiane Capital.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...