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Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures

Lao Dance performing during the opening of That Luang Festival and Visit Laos Year 2024 on 23 November 2023 (Photo: Chono Lapuekou)

Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital, featuring 79 events nationwide.

‘depa’ Celebrates Success of Transform: New Normal Market (Extended) Campaign

depa Celebrates the Success of the Transform: New Normal Market (Extended) Campaign
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President/CEO of depa. (Photo: depa)

Empowering SMEs in 75 Markets with Digital Know-How and Pioneering a Digital Marketplace Prototype Across 25 Provinces, “depa” is proud to announce the successful outcome of the “Transform: New Normal Market (Extended) Campaign.”

WHO Asks China for More Information About Rise in Illnesses and Pneumonia Clusters

FILE - Residents wearing face masks line up behind barricaded tapes for COVID mass testing near a residential area on May 15, 2022, in Beijing. The World Health Organization says it’s made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
FILE - Residents wearing face masks line up behind barricaded tapes for COVID mass testing near a residential area on May 15, 2022, in Beijing. The World Health Organization says it’s made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel diseases” in the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday, following an official request by the U.N. health agency for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.

Hmong Child Endures Extreme Corporal Punishment for Minor Theft

Hmong Child Endures Extreme Corporal Punishment for Minor Theft
FILE: this image is used only for representational purpose (photo: Discovery Institute)

A widely criticized video on social media portrayed the distressing punishment of a young Hmong girl by her parents, who accuse her of stealing money to purchase snacks.

Laos, Vietnam Reaffirms Special Ties at Ministerial Meeting

10th Foreign Ministerial Political Consultation Meeting
The tenth Vietnam-Laos foreign ministerial-level consultation meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Laos and Vietnam have reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation during the 10th Foreign Ministerial Political Consultation Meeting in Hanoi on 22 November.

Cybersecurity Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Romance Scammers in Laos

Cybersecurity Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Romance Scammers in Laos
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security, Vilay Lakhamfong calls for promt action at the meeting

In a move against cybercrime, the Lao government urged its National Internet Committee to address online fraud, fake call centers, illegal online trade, gambling, and human trafficking.

Booming Sectors, Looming Debts: Laos Nears Halfway Point of Socio-Economic Development Plan

Booming Sectors, Looming Debts: Laos Nears Halfway Point of Socio-Economic Development Plan
Vientiane Capital at night. (Photo: Lao Drone Gallery/Jettana Viengsaly)

As Laos reaches the midpoint of its five-year socio-economic development plan (NSEDP), the country looks back at the achievements and challenges of the past years.

Laos to Hold Second Human Capital Summit to Tackle Nutrition

Human Capital: Nutrition Kick-Off Meeting on 23 November 2023 (Photo: The Laotian Times)

Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health needed for boosting productivity—is the most important form of capital for the growth of society, and Laos is not currently developing its human capital sufficiently to keep pace with other countries.