The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan.
The award, conferred by the Emperor of Japan, was formally presented by the Ambassador...
There is no doubt that Laos is a place with a multitude of natural and cultural wonders, experiences and delights and traditional handicraft wares to share...
Inequality, disaster risk key factors to overcome in Laos' aspiration to shed Least Developed Country status by the revised target of 2024, says UNDP.
"Graduation...
"The recent floods around the country have made it clear; Water is both a life resource and a threatening factor. The Thapha village team, in Vientiane...
"Hazards are not disasters (yet) they can wreak havoc and become disasters when people are vulnerable.
"Risk-informed development planning can ensure that vulnerability to natural...