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Lao Children and Youth Advocate for Their Right to Healthy Planet

Lao Children and Youth Advocate for Their Right to a Healthy Planet: Visionaries

One month after the launch of the It Starts With Me campaign during International Children’s Day on 1 June, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and World Vision International – Laos organized the second edition of “Visionaries”, a platform dedicated to sharing the voices of Lao children and youth on 29 June, at the Major Cineplex, Vientiane Center.

NA Member Urges Lao Govt to Raise Salaries for Civil Servants

A civil servant examination at the Ministry of Finance in 2022.

A constituent from Bolikhamxay has asked the government at the ongoing Ninth National Assembly’s Fifth Ordinary Session to increase the monthly remuneration of civil servants amid high inflation and increased cost of living.

Lao National Assembly Celebrates International Day of Parliamentarism

Lao National Assembly Celebrate International Day of Parliamentarism
President of the National Assembly of Laos, Xaysomphone Phomvihane adressing the National Assembly on 30 June 2023. (Photo: Phouthaen Pasaxon)

During the ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Lao National Assembly, constituents from the Ninth National Assembly Legislation celebrated the 134th anniversary of the International Day of Parliamentarism.

Thai Officials Confiscate Over 500 Tons of Aniline Destined for Laos

Thai Officials Confiscate Over 500 Tons of Aniline Destined for Laos
Three Thai officers investigating a tank that contains a huge amount of Aniline (photo: Mgronline)

Thai anti-narcotics and customs officials seized a total of 510.7 tones of aniline destined for Laos from a warehouse for dangerous chemicals in Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri province last Wednesday.

Laos to Promote Domestic Production, Reduce Imports

Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce (MTC) Mrs. Chansouk Sengphachanh speaks on the 5th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly. (Photo: Paxason)

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MTC) announced a number of measures to promote domestic production and reduce imports during the 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly last week.

Myanmar’s Supreme Court to Hear Appeals of Ousted Leader Suu Kyi in Cases Brought by Army

FILE - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during cerebrations for the 96th birthday anniversary of her late father, General Aung San, and Myanmar Children Day at her National League for Democracy party’s headquarters on Feb. 13, 2011, in Yangon, Myanmar. Legal officials in Myanmar says its Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi concerning her convictions in cases brought mostly by the military government that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s Supreme Court scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in cases that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison, legal officials said Saturday.

National Assembly Standing Committee Demands Strong Measures Against Drug Use

Lao National Assembly. (File photo from Nouthaphone Simmavong).

During the ongoing National Assembly session, its Standing Committee has called on the government to keep tackling the country’s drug problem as part of its National Agenda.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Traveling Experience

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Traveling brings fresh perspectives and enriches the life of every individual. It does not matter where you travel, whether abroad or not; you will always learn something new and have fun. And while most people love traveling for their vacation, there are some aspects of travel that are not so enjoyable. For example, layovers, crowds, traffic, or getting lost in a new environment. If you are new to traveling, make sure to read these tips.