General7/10/2025 2:53:08 PM
Across Asia and the Pacific, fertility rates are falling. Headlines warn of “population collapse,” and young people are often blamed – accused of turning away from parenthood. But the real crisis is not “too many” or “too few” births. It’s about whether young people can choose when and how to start or grow a family, on their own terms. For too many young people who ask the question: Can I build the life I want? The answer is no.
General7/10/2025 11:56:50 AM
(KPL/VNA) The Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thich Minh Quang.
General7/9/2025 11:45:52 PM
Vientiane is intensifying efforts to expand domestic processing industries as part of a broader strategy to reduce import dependence and stimulate local production. The city now has 2,836 processing units producing 906 product lines, with 119 factories focusing on exports such as food, beverages, garments, furniture, and metals.
General7/9/2025 2:53:14 PM
The Department of Labour and Social Welfare of Bokeo Province convened a consultation meeting on July 9 to enhance employment services and address ongoing labour shortages in the local labour market.
General7/9/2025 11:37:07 AM
Elderly care in Laos is set to receive a boost following the establishment of Vientiane Nursing Home Care Training and Consulting, a company dedicated to providing services for senior citizens and dependent individuals, as well as training programmes in elderly care.
General7/9/2025 11:17:04 AM
Urban flooding and waterlogged roads continue to plague Vientiane Capital during the rainy season, disrupting daily life, damaging property, and affecting public perception of government effectiveness. The recurring problem, caused by a range of structural and environmental factors, is being addressed through both short-term and long-term measures by relevant authorities.
General7/8/2025 9:44:26 PM
The Lao government plans to release more than 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers and water bodies across the country in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable ecosystems.
