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Journalists Deepen Knowledge of Women’s Rights

The National Commission for the Advancement of Women (NCAW) and the Lao Journalists’ Association on Wednesday held a training course on women’s rights issues in Laos.

New Library Shelved Until 2017

Relocation of the National Library is being postponed to next year because construction is not progressing to plan, according to an official.

Laos Tracks Increased Family Planning Services

Laos is attempting to increase access to family planning information and services, with the goal to reach 80 percent of women by 2025.

Vientiane Authorities Launch Stricter Inspections of Vehicle Number Plates

Vientiane authorities will start stricter inspections of vehicle number plates, as there continues to be an issue with fake or duplicated numbers.

Govt, World Bank Group Discuss Disaster Risk Management

The Department of Waterways under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport is concentrating on the implementation of the South East Asia Disaster Risk Management Project in Laos.

Wind Turbine Projects yet to Spin

While feasibility studies have identified sufficient wind speeds in several parts of the country wind turbines have yet to be erected.

Network Ramps Up Action against Wildlife Crime

The Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network (Lao-Wen) is meeting in Vientiane province from September 21-23 to discuss a new strategy and rules to facilitate stakeholders’ participation in combating wildlife crime.

Bus Enterprise to Serve Passengers Better

Vientiane Capital State Bus Enterprise (VCSBE) is expected to serve passengers better and become more user-friendly and convenient.