• Japan Funds Fishway Construction in Vientiane Province to Boost Livelihoods and NutritionGeneral

    Japan Funds Fishway Construction in Vientiane Province to Boost Livelihoods and Nutrition

    11/22/2024 12:00:21 PM

    On November 22, 2024, the Government of Japan announced grant assistance of USD 186,000 for the construction of a fishway in Vientiane Province under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). This initiative aims to improve the livelihoods and nutritional well-being of local communities by preserving ecosystems in the Kouang River basin.

  •  Laos, China hold joint humanitarian, medical rescue drillGeneral

    Laos, China hold joint humanitarian, medical rescue drill

    11/22/2024 11:44:04 AM

    (KPL/VNA) Laos and China held a joint humanitarian and medical rescue exercise themed "Peace Train-2024", at Phonhong Railway Station in Phonhong district of Laos' Vientiane province on November 20.

  • Laos, Philippines Strengthen Defense CooperationGeneral

    Laos, Philippines Strengthen Defense Cooperation

    11/21/2024 2:44:32 PM

    A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on National Defense Cooperation between the Ministry of National Defense of the Lao PDR and the Department of National Defense of Philippines was singed in Vientiane on Nov 20, 2024.

  • Unitel Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence in Telecommunications   General

    Unitel Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence in Telecommunications

    11/21/2024 2:29:34 PM

    (KPL) Star Telecom Company (Unitel) marked its 15th founding anniversary (Oct 16, 2009–2024) with a grand ceremony held in Vientiane on Nov 19.

  • Vietnamese culture promoted in LaosGeneral

    Vietnamese culture promoted in Laos

    11/21/2024 12:38:05 PM

    (KPL/VNA) The women's association under the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted tea party in Vientiane on November 19, bringing together female diplomats, spouses of diplomats, and representatives from international organisations in the country.

  • NA Proposes Government Tackle Key Socio-Economic IssuesGeneral

    NA Proposes Government Tackle Key Socio-Economic Issues

    11/21/2024 10:57:12 AM

    Members of the National Assembly (NA) have urged the government to address pressing socio-economic challenges, particularly in education, investment, healthcare, national highway management, and enterprise reform.

  • Vientiane Walk Highlights Global Health Threat of Antimicrobial ResistanGeneral

    Vientiane Walk Highlights Global Health Threat of Antimicrobial Resistan

    11/21/2024 10:22:30 AM

    Over 500 participants gathered at the Patuxay Monument in Vientiane on November 14 to take part in a public walk aimed at raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a pressing global health crisis. Organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the event underscored the urgent need for a coordinated response to address AMR.


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