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Govt Takes Aim at Locust Invasion

The government is making a major effort to wipe out the plague of locusts that is afflicting crops in northern Laos.

Lao Women Make Strides in Gender Equality

Vangvieng district: More than 40 officials from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism attended a two-day workshop here from September 5-6 on gender equality in 2016-2020.

UN Secretary-General Visits Drug Rehab Centre

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday visited a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts at Sisattanak District Hospital in Vientiane to observe the treatment and counselling services provided for drug users.

New Institute to Improve Nutrition in Laos

The Ministry of Health, the US government and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) on Monday signed two Memorandums of Understanding to build and operate the Lao-American Nutrition Institute (LANI) in Vientiane.

Modern Machinery, Technical Skills Needed to Improve Wood Processing

Modern machines and technical skills are required to enhance the competitiveness of the Lao timber processing industry in line with other countries in the region.

Chile, Egypt, Morocco Become Parties to Amity Treaty in Southeast Asia

Chile, Egypt and Morocco have officially become parties of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), bringing the signatories to 35 countries.

Laos, US Unveil Comprehensive Partnership

US and Laos announce comprehensive partnership
Lao President Bounnhang Vorachith and US President Barack Obama.

Laos and the United States have unveiled a comprehensive partnership aimed at starting a fresh era of bilateral relations based on mutual respect and benefits.

Asean Leaders Push for Properous Community

The ASEAN Summits opened yesterday in Vientiane with regional leaders pushing forward the realisation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 to build a prosperous community.