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Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane

On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education and Visitor Center and the launch of the One Mekong app at its headquarters in Vientiane, Laos. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of Laos hosting the MRC. The new center showcases interactive exhibits, maps,...

Laos, China Launch QR Payment System for Cashless Tourism

Traveling between Laos and China is now easier with a QR payment system that...

New LEAD Project Aims to Improve Education, Professional Development in Laos

To enhance higher education in Laos, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...

Australia, Laos Work Together to Improve Education Sector in Savannakhet.

The Australian Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos,...

Laos, Korea Launch Water Management Project to Boost Agriculture

Laos and South Korea have launched a USD 5.6 million partnership to improve water...

National Revenue Shortfall Escalates Budgetary Tensions

Revenue collected over the past 10 months of the 2015-16 fiscal year has accomplished only 74.52 percent of the set annual plan approved by...

Laos, Liberia Establish Diplomatic Ties

Representatives of the Lao government and Liberia have signed a Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations in Beijing, China last week, according to the Ministry...

Indonesia Eyes Further Cooperation with Laos

Hydropower, tourism, potassium, and medical treatment are among the sectors Indonesia has its eye on for prospective cooperation with Laos, based on the Lao...

NA President Receives Thai Supreme Administrative Court Delegation

President of the National Assembly, Mrs Pany Yathortou received a courtesy call from President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand Mr Piya...

Vice Prime Minister Receives Linfox President

Deputy Prime Minister Somdy Douangdy on Aug 15 in Vientiane received Peter Fox, President of Linfox, as the latter was in Laos for the...

ASEAN and Indian Businesses Seek Ways to Promote Trade & Investment

The ASEAN India Business Council (AIBC), representing the voice of industry in India and ASEAN, met in Vientiane last week to consolidate the process...