(KPL) The National Taskforce Committee on Covid-19 Prevention and Control has urged officials at quarantine centres across the country to take greater part in surveillance and monitoring of the quarantined to make sure they complete their mandatory 14-day quarantine.
(KPL) The Malaysia Women Union of the Malaysian Embassy in Vientiane and the Tourism Malaysia were represented at the Lao Food Festival 2021, being held at Chao Anouvong Park, Vientiane between Feb 23-27.
(KPL) Champassak governor Vilayvong Boutdakham on Feb 24 agreed on proposed resumption of the construction of the Vangtao international border checkpoint after being delayed since 2018 due to budget constraints.
(KPL) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative to the Lao PDR Nasar Hayat met with Vice Governor of Xieng Khuang Province Boua Ngeun Houmxaiyaphom to discuss potential cooperation in the agricultural sector on Feb 23.
Materials provided are worth US$3.6 million and will help implement the Education Response Plan of the Ministry of Education and Sports
(KPL) The Annual Review and Country Programme Document (CPD) (2022 –2026) Consultation Meeting was held in Vientiane on Feb 22 by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and UNDP.
(KPL) The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, the Embassy of Japan to the Lao PDR and the World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed on working together in support of communities suffering from climate change impacts.
(KPL) In support of the Ministry of Education and Sports priorities, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and SNV Netherlands Development Organization signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate through the “Noi” approach.
(KPL) The Lao Brewery Company has provided 500 million kip (approx. US$53,500) to Champassak, Saravan, Xekong and Attapeu to support Covid-19 prevention and control and other health efforts in the southern provinces.
(KPL) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joins hands with Go Teddy, a local food delivery start-up, to launch a new campaign promoting eco-friendly packaging in food delivery services.
