(KPL) The Ministry of Science and Technology has opened one more fuel quality checkpoint at the Lao-Vietnamese International Nam Kan Border crossing in XiengKhuang Province to ensure imported fuel meets required standards.

(KPL) Panyathip Advertising has initiated a joint venture with Plan B Media of Thailand to develop advertisements in Lao PDR.

(KPL)The Cheuang Sombounkhan Foundation has launched the first insect book named “Insects Are Everywhere”, with the aim to educateLao children aboutinsects in Laos and practice their English.

(KPL) The Japanese government has provided JPY 321 million (US$ 2.9 million) as a grant to fund a human resource development project in laos.

(KPL) Almost 200 ha of land in Champassak has been set to be cleared of unexploded ordnance (UXO), according to Director of the Champassak Unexploded Ordnance Programme Thongkeo Singhavong.

(KPL) Lao-Viet Bank and Nampapa Nakhone Luang on Wednesday in Vientiane Capital signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the payment of water supply bills through the Lao-Viet Bank’s (LVB) electronic system.

(KPL) Over 500 people Vientiane residents and representatives from international organisations gathered at the That Luang Square in Vientiane Capital on June 21 to mark the International Day of Yoga.

(KPL) No hepatitis A-related deaths have been reported following a recent outbreak in Saythany district, Vientiane Capital and Thoulakhom district, Vientiane Province, a health official said on June 21.

(KPL) The United Nations Children's Fund to Laos, European Union and other partners will further support the nutrition in target districts in Saravane Province, aiming to give children aged under 5 access to nutrition.

(KPL) The authorities of five northern provinces of Phongsaly, Huaphan, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang and Xieng Khouang are pushing to control the rapidly worsening locust populations before they reach maturity.