General3/27/2025 12:23:06 PM
The Attapeu provincial government has approved a forest restoration project in Nonghin Village, Sanamxay District, granting development rights to Suksavath Agriculture Development Sole Co., Ltd. The initiative aims to rehabilitate degraded forests by cultivating durian as a commercial crop on 99 hectares of land.
General3/27/2025 10:51:20 AM
(KPL/VNA) Air quality in Laos has worsened, with PM 2.5 particles reaching hazardous levels, affecting cities across the country, the Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported on March 25.
General3/27/2025 9:46:05 AM
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and national and international partners, on March 21, 2025 held a consultation meeting on the establishment of Population Policy Coordination Committee (PPCC)—a strategic body designed to ensure the effective implementation of the National Population and Development Policy (NPDP) 2019–2030, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and monitoring progress on the International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action (ICPD PoA).
General3/26/2025 12:00:50 PM
In an insightful interview with Lao media on March 19, 2025, Hirose Katsuhiro, Volunteer Coordinator of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Laos Office, reflected on the organization’s enduring impact in Laos and its historic 60-year partnership with the Southeast Asian country.
General3/26/2025 10:22:59 AM
Australian Ambassador to Laos Megan Jones visited Savannakhet Province from 25-26 March to promote deeper trade and investment between Australia and Laos under Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy.
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General3/25/2025 10:37:50 AM
Since 1962, the Japanese government has played a vital role in supporting the development of Laos' water supply sector. Over the decades, Japan’s assistance has been a key factor in improving access to clean water, enhancing public health, and contributing to the country’s overall infrastructure development. One of the most significant contributions in recent years is the Chinaimo Water Supply Sector Development project, which exemplifies Japan's commitment to sustainable infrastructure projects in Laos.
General3/24/2025 4:08:16 PM
In response to ongoing water shortages, Minister of Public Works and Transport Ngamphasong Muangmani, alongside Vientiane Mayor Adsaphangthong Siphandone and relevant agencies, conducted an inspection of key water pumping stations on18 March. The visit aimed to assess water levels and address supply deficiencies affecting the capital.
