The Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Wednesday became the 27th nation to submit to the United Nations its document of ratification for the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Paris Agreement, the first global climate change accord, will enter into force 30 days after 55 nations representing at least 55 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession to the U.N.
Citizenship, Family Books, ID Cards Awarded to Expatriates in Laos
Several years ago, the Lao government introduced a policy to reward qualified foreign expatriates in Laos with citizenship if they so desired. Laos also gives family books and ID cards to foreigners who do not want to denounce their original citizenship.
Tou Hero Joins Gala Dinner Concert to Welcome Asean Delegations
Tou Hero, some of the singer’s friends and also performing artists from various departments under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism came together for a performance spectacular to entertain the ASEAN delegations during a gala dinner held on Wednesday night at the National Conference Hall.
Mini Concert, Dance Events Supporting Flood Victims
Indee Records and Urban Youth Dance 2016 are staging dance events and a mini concert this weekend to help raise money to support flood victims in northern Laos.
Mekong Countries, Japan Mark Cooperation Milestone
Mekong region countries and Japan have expressed appreciation for the continuing cooperation between Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam and the Land of the Rising Sun.
Donnoun-Thangone Road Contractor to Solve Flooding Issues
The project contractor which completed the upgrade of a 12km stretch of Road No. 10 from Donnoun junction to Thangone village in Xaythany district is looking to improve the drainage system after the road experienced recent flooding.
ASEAN Leaders, Parliamentary Representatives Mull Community Building Process
ASEAN leaders have praised the role played by the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), in contributing to the ASEAN Community building process, especially through the standardisation of legislation with respect to various ASEAN instruments.
ASEAN, Dialogue Partners Agree on Future Direction
The ASEAN and its dialogue partners China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, together with Australia and participants in the ASEAN-UN Summit and the ASEAN Plus Three Summit convened in Vientiane on Wednesday to discuss ways forward in various areas of cooperation.