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...
Several districts of Xayaboury Province have been hit by floods after days of torrential rain struck northern Laos.
Xayaboury, Botaen, Kaenthao Khop, and Ngeun districts...
The government of Laos released an update on Covid-19 prevention measures yesterday, extending current measures and instituting a ban on international charter flights.
Covid-19 prevention...
Medical certification is not required in all circumstances for travel to foreign countries, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.
News reports across a variety...
The government of Laos has chosen to keep its borders closed to foreign visitors, with testing and medical certification required before travelers can exit...
Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 3,089 since January, including eight deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.
Latsamy Vongkhamsao, Deputy Director-General...