Laos’ Intended Nationally Determined Contribution for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is being implemented with the help of a new project, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Minister Calls for Accurate Reports of Mother/Child Mortality Rates
The Minister of Health is urging provincial health officials to submit accurate reports of the numbers of mothers and infants who die during pregnancy and delivery or shortly after childbirth.
More Oudomxay Villagers Get Free Health Checks
More than 6,000 people in eight remote villages of Houn district in Oudomxay province recently received free dental, ear, nose and throat (ENT) and eye examinations, along with general health checks.
Govt, Korean Firms Join Forces in Irrigation Project
The Department of Irrigation has inked an agreement with JV Dasan Consultants Co., Ltd. and Yooshin Engineering Corporation of the Republic of Korea for the provision of consultancy services for an integrated agriculture and rural development project in Savannakhet province.
Association Pursues Wild Animal Protection Efforts
The Lao Wildlife Conservation Association (LWCA) is carrying out a wildlife conservation and capacity building project to help protect wild animals in Laos.
Upgrade of Xayaboury-Luang Prabang Road Makes Slow Progress
Upgrade of the 114-km National Road No. 4B from Hongsa district in Xayaboury province to Chomphet district in Luang Prabang province is proceeding slowly but is expected to be completed on schedule.
Mountainside Rocket Festival Tourist Site Set to Launch
A new tourist attraction Phou Kangbangfay will be officially opened next month in Phoukoud district, Xieng Khuang province, to honour the long established rocket festival there.
Developer Set to Install Savan-Laobao Railway Corridor Posts
Giant Rail Company Limited (GRCL) on Friday signed a contract with a Lao company to install railway route corridor posts for a planned line linking Laos’ central province of Savannakhet to the Vietnamese border.
