The Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, one of the last remaining wildernesses in Southeast Asia, is to be accepted into the IUCN Global Green List program.
Laos Congratulates Russia on Successful Vaccine Registration
President Bounnhang Vorachit sent a message to President Vladimir Putin of Russia to congratulate the Federation of Russia on its success in developing a vaccine against Covid-19.
Star Telecom Wins Stevie Award for U-Money Service
Star Telecom has received the Silver Stevie Award for Innovation in Consumer Products and Services for its u-money e-commerce solution.
Vientiane To Resolve Flooded Streets at That Luang Intersection
The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has approved the assessment of drain systems in the nation’s capital to prevent flooding at the That Luang intersection.
Lao Students Abscond from Vietnamese College, Cross Border Illegally
Fifty-four students from Laos studying in Vietnam have returned to Laos without permission and have failed to place themselves under quarantine for 14 days in line with regulations.
Two More Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Laos
Laos has confirmed two more cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to twenty-two.
Students Encouraged to Apply for Tourism and Hospitality Courses Nationwide
Technical and vocational schools and colleges around the country have assembled their tourism and hospitality courses under one central Facebook Page titled “Hosts of Laos.”
CDC Relaxes Travel Advice for Laos
The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has relaxed its travel advice for a number of countries, listing the risk of travel to Laos as very low.