ADB Frontier Backs Houng Sok to Scale Local Food Manufacturing in Lao PDR
Vientiane: The investment will expand domestic food production, create jobs, build skills, and reduce reliance on imports. Beyond commercial growth, it will advance broader development
Japan, FAO Conclude $1.4 Million Rural Development Project in Northern Laos
Vientiane: The Livelihood Resilience in Rural Areas (LRRA) project, launched in late 2023 with a
Investment Committee Reviews Progress in Promotion and Management Work
Vientiane: The meeting was chaired by Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister, Permanent Member of
Central Party Committee Honors President Kaysone Phomvihane with Floral Tribute
Vientiane: In a solemn and dignified atmosphere following the successful
Meeting Praises Outcomes of the 12th Party Congress
Vientiane: A meeting to commend the outcomes of the 12th
PM calls to boost anti-tuberculosis efforts
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently ordered efforts to
RoK pharmaceutical firm transfers technology of 7 products to Vietnam
Hanoi: Genuone Sciences, the Republic of Korea’s leading pharmaceutical company, announced on February 26 that it signed a business agreement with Vietnam’s Imexpharm Joint Stock
Top legislator calls for developing equal, quality healthcare system
Hanoi: Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue has urged the medical sector to develop an equal, quality and effective healthcare system towards universal
Health establishments in Hanoi ready to serve during Tet
HCM City reports COVID-19 cases hike
Master plan on healthcare network by 2050 approved
Digital transformation in health care – irreversible trend
Laos and Vietnam Culture Ministries Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Vientiane: Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Lao PDR and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam held a bilateral meeting in Vientiane on May 12 to review past cooperation and strengthen ties in culture and tourism for the years ahead….
Laos Issues El Niño Warning for 2026 Rainy Season
Laos: the country is bracing for significant changes in its weather patterns during the 2026 rainy season due to El Niño conditions. Forecasted to occur between May and July, these conditions are expected to result in below-average rainfall and higher…
Laos and Vietnam Culture Ministries Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Vientiane: Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Lao PDR and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam held a bilateral meeting in Vientiane
Laos, Japan Reaffirm Strong Partnership Amidst JICA Senior Vice President’s Visit
Vientiane: Ms. Miyazaki and her delegation are currently in Laos to monitor the progress of aid provided by the Japanese government. PM Sonexay extended a
Lao Government Concludes Meeting with Focus on Economic Stability and Energy Security
Vientiane: The government reported positive strides in fiscal management despite a volatile global landscape. Key economic highlights include revenue collection reaching over 27 trillion kip,
Deputy Minister of National Defense Visits Thailand to Strengthen Military Ties
Bangkok: Major General Xaychai Kommasith, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army, led a high-level military
Vietnamese artists immerse with cultural bearers in Antique
Two artists from Vietnam found an opportunity to immerse with cultural bearers in Antique as a preliminary event of the 17th Visayas Islands Visual
Top legislator attends opening of first Son La Coffee Festival
Son La: The first Son La Coffee Festival opened in Son La city of the northern mountainous province with the same name on October 20,
10th Anniversary of the Lao Fashion Week 2023 held
Vietnam’s National Day celebrated in Switzerland
Internet Society backs TikTok ban in gov’t security sector
Vietnamese Festival held in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture
First Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival in Japan opens
Markets busy ahead of Vu Lan festival
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