Vientiane Rescue, a humanitarian group formed by volunteers to save lives in the Lao capital, is among the six recipients of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
Police Altercation With Motorcyclist Sparks Public Concern
Almost 150,000 people viewed a video posted on Facebook yesterday of a policeman striking an errant motorcyclist, within two hours of it being uploaded.
China, Laos Reaffirm Rail Goals
China and Laos are both committed to a high-speed rail project linking the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming with the Lao capital of Vientiane, officials from both countries say, adding that the project would go ahead despite delays.
Khammuan Records Almost 73,000 Visit Arrivals Over First 6 Months
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.
South Korean Government Funds Students to Study In Korea
Seven Lao students are invited to study in the Republic of Korea for their Master’s and PhD degrees.
World Hepatitis Day 2016
The recent viral outbreak of hepatitis A in Xieng Khuang, that occurred two weeks before annual World Hepatitis Day that is marked on 28 July serves as a reminder that anyone can catch hepatitis.
Room to Read Seeks Writers For Children’s Books
Room to Read Laos is calling for illustrators and novelists to contribute to children’s books for publication and distribution to schools in target areas of the country.