The Vientiane Commission for the Advancement of Women and Mother and Child Affairs needs to create greater understanding of gender equality
The Vientiane Commission for the Advancement of Women and Mother and Child Affairs needs to create greater understanding of gender equality
Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop yesterday morning attended a rugby training event with Lao women rugby players
Upgrade of the 2.5km road running from Dongdok to the Tanmixay traffic lights in Vientiane is over 90 percent complete according to the project coordinator.
Violence against women and especially domestic violence remains an issue in Laos, a recent study undertaken by the National Commission for the Advancement of Women (NCAW) has revealed.
A newly paved road connecting the town of Vangvieng to Poukham cave is one of the key factors attracting more tourists to the area at present.
Canada has opened a diplomatic office in Vientiane in an effort to boost economic and political ties with Laos.
Khammuan, a central province, has recorded almost 73,000 visit arrivals over the first six months with Asians, and especially Chinese nationals topping the list.
The New Zealand Aid Programme, through the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has provided US$3.1 million to the Lao government to carry out a foot and mouth disease control programme.