Soaring PM2.5 levels in Laos pose health risks
The Haze Monitoring Division of the Natural Resources and Environment Research Institute notes that Laos experiences severe air pollution every year during the dry season.
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Lao Food Festival marks 20 years, raises global awareness of Lao cuisine
President of the Women’s Business Association and Chairwoman of the organising committee, Mrs Chanthachone Vongxay, said Lao cuisine reflects the lifestyle of the Lao people and…
Myanmar and Laos discuss arresting, handing over terrorist organizations and members
A high-level meeting between the Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar and the Ministry of Public Security of Laos was held on the morning of January 22, and in the afternoon, the…
Japanese firm funds polio vaccinations in Laos
Laos was declared polio free in 2000, joining all the other countries that had successfully wiped out polio. But in 2016, a series of laboratory tests confirmed that polio was…
Four Mekong nations plan further joint river patrols
The 149th China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand cooperation meeting reviewed the current state of cooperation in border protection, such as enforcement of the joint water patrol law along…
Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Meeting in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru on Tuesday agreed to encourage their business sectors to work towards setting up…
Lao PM meets with Japanese Crown Prince in Tokyo
PM Sonexay expressed his intention to continue working with Japan to further enhance the seven-decade friendly relations and good cooperation between Laos and Japan, and the…
Nanning Initiatives to boost China, ASEAN city-level relations
The initiative was co-launched by representatives from cities across the eight participating countries: China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Laos and the Philippines mark 70 years of solidarity and friendship
As Asia’s first republic, the Philippines committed to the self-determination of nations and promoted a “good neighbour” policy, participating in regional activities that…
Laos, Vietnam bolster ties in public security
Under the agreed plan of cooperation for 2025, the two ministries will continue to coordinate, support and generally assist each other in ensuring peace and the orderliness of…