The vision of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce devised for 2030 has placed a focus on modernizing industry, commerce, production, and services and ensuring that they are integrated into international production chains in line with green and sustainable trends.
Central Regions Tourism Festival to Be Held in Vangvieng
A central regions tourism promotion festival will be held in Vientiane province from December 10-16 with the aim of attracting larger numbers of local and foreign tourists.
Polio Prevention Sees Good Results
Laos has achieved good results in its vaccination campaign for polio prevention in all targeted provinces this year but there are still challenges and lessons which can be learned to improve coverage in the next round.
Tobacco Control Workshop Mulls Sustainable Funding
Representatives from the media, Hygiene and Health Promotion Department, Mass Media Department, World Health Organisation in Laos met last week to discuss ways to sustain the Tobacco Control Fund.
WHO Supports Exclusive Breastfeeding
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and improving babies’ health as a key means of supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 in Laos.
Information, Culture and Tourism Ready to Serve Asean Summit
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is ready to host the information, arts and cultural performances during the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summit, which will be held from September 6-8 in Vientiane.
Champassak Motorists Unhappy about Road 16 Tolls
Southern road users are complaining about the imposition of tolls at two points along a road in Champassak province running from the Lao-Japan Mekong Bridge to Vangtao-Chongmek International Border Checkpoint between Laos and Thailand.
All Lao People Should Play Hosts for the Asean Summits
Authorities need to pay greater attention in encouraging local people to take part in hosting the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits which will be held back-to-back in Vientiane from September 6-8.