Further support in providing better healthcare to local communities, especially in rural areas of Bokeo, Luang Namtha and Oudomxay provinces, is the main aim of the Promotion of Family Health Association (PFHA).
NUOL Boosts Relationship with Francophone Universities
The National University of Laos (NUOL) will look to increase its cooperation with francophone universities (universities whose primary language is French) with the aim of strengthening its own French language courses.
Rice Planting Going to Plan
Agricultural authorities have not reported any adverse weather conditions so far, two months into the rice planting season, although locusts have caused damage in some areas.
Asean Economic Officials Agree to Report Laos’ Priority Deliverables
Senior economic officials from the 10 ASEAN member states and delegates have agreed on the eight priority deliverables for the ASEAN Economic Community that Laos presented at the Preparatory SEOM Meeting in Vientiane yesterday.
Oudomxay Province Unveils New Tourist Attraction
Nam Kat Yola Pa was introduced on Saturday as another interesting tourist site of Oudomxay Province with the aim of attracting from 70,000-100,000 domestic and foreign visitors to the site by the end of this year.
Twelve Students From Laos Head to European Universities
Twelve Lao students have been granted scholarships to study in Europe this year under the European Union Erasmus Mundus Programme.
Projects Help to Put Food on the Table in Poorest Districts

The Southern Laos Food and Nutrition Security and Market Linkages Programme (FNML) based in Attapeu province and funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is working to reduce extreme poverty and hunger in Laos.
Teenage Drug Dealer Arrested in Vientiane
Vientiane police recently arrested a 19-year-old after finding more than 4,870 amphetamine pills, four bags of crystal amphetamine,