USAID supporting Laos in strengthening country’s health security
This new cooperation will see USAID contribute US$10 million to WHO’s operations in Laos. The Minister of Health stressed the importance of continuous efforts to prepare and…
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Mekong countries ramp up cooperation as drug market in East, Southeast Asia grows
Organised crime groups are increasingly linking land-based trafficking corridors and maritime routes to escalate maritime trafficking of high-volume shipments, as per the United…
Colourful festival entices Japanese tourists to visit Laos
The Lao Festival is an annual event that aims to inform the people of Japan about the way of life in Laos and encourage them to experience the joys of Laos firsthand.
Laos, Australia: Putting renewable energy into action, sparking new connections
The Laos-Australia Renewable Energy Day discussed technological and economic opportunities, heard from the private sector on new ideas, discussed ways to increase investment, and…
Four Mekong countries partner in river patrol
Officials from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand on Friday completed another joint patrol along the Mekong in a series of joint efforts to prevent illegal activities on the…
Lao labour ministry calls for better protection of migrant workers
According to ministry official Oudone Maniboun, “Migrant workers play an integral part in both the sending and receiving countries. Our economic security has benefit…
Climate change could pose real threat to Lao development
Prolonged droughts have been damaging energy production and agricultural activities.
Greater promise for future ASEAN-Australia partnership
Migration from Southeast Asia to Australia has played a significant role in building people-to-people connections and the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Lao economy projected to register moderate growth amid ongoing challenges
The rebounding tourism industry and services with expanding production are making positive contributions to growth prospects.
Lao, Russian presidents hold talks on bilateral ties
Visiting President Thongloun Sisoulith and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have hailed the growing healthy Lao-Russian relations, agreeing to work together to further…