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- Poor districts rise out of poverty |
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Japanese firm to conduct hydropower study in Xekong The Department of Electricity agreed last week to employ a Japanese consulting company, New Jec Inc, to carry out a feasibility study of the Houay Lamphan Gnai Hydropower project in Xekong province in the south of Laos . More >>> |
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Muay Lao gambling surges in Vientiane Gambling on muay Lao competitions is increasing in Vientiane , with competitions occurring at two venues every weekend. |
- Teachers to improve school sports ahead of SEA Games
Teachers from the Physical Education Teacher Training School and the National University of Laos met on Thursday to discuss how best to improve schools for participation in the 25 th South East Asian Games, which will be hosted by Laos in 2009. More >>>
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Singaporean artists delight nightclub patrons An impressive fusing of graffiti art and music, through the talents of two Singaporean artists, grabbed the attention of customers at the Marina nightclub in Vientiane last Thursday. |
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E mpty fridges at the Blood Transfusion Centre that should contain bags of donated blood remain a challenge for health officials. More >>> |
- Great sounds come from small shop
Music lovers visiting the rustic-style store opposite the water tower in Saphanthong village in Sisattanak district, Vientiane, will feel as if they are discovering a lost treasure, in the form of old cassettes and CDs from all corners of Laos.
- New road brings changes for the better
A decade ago, people living in Xanakham district, Vientiane province, and in Paklai district, Xayaboury province, had to take a boat down the Mekong to get to Vientiane . It was a long, difficult and dangerous journey. Update 03 March, 2008)
- Take care when eating fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins, mineral salts and dietary fibre, and are of great benefit to our health. (Update 21 Feb, 2008)
- Vat Phou festival marks growing attraction
T he country's second World Heritage Site is celebrating its annual traditional festival with a range of colourful activities. (Update 18 Feb, 2008)
- Harley-Davidson riders rumble through Laos (Update 14 Feb, 2008)
Nine Harley-Davidson fans and their friends from Oudon Thani and Nong Khai provinces, Thailand , decided to tackle the mountainous roads of Laos last week, wending their way up to Luang Prabang. More >>>
- Check expiry date before buying canned products (Update 12 Feb, 2008)
Canning food such as fruit and vegetables is a way to extend the shelf life of products so that they can be consumed at times of the year when they are not naturally in season.
- Govt commits to crackdown on human trafficking (Update 06 Feb, 2008)
R aising awareness among children and young people of the potential benefits and dangers of migration is very important, and requires the government and the authorities concerned to work together.
- Planting the future (Update 30 Jan, 2008)
Mr Siliphone Phomseksan, 35, likes to get up early to visit his garden, where he is cultivating Dalbergia cultrate trees, known locally as doulai , which he hopes will one day yield a saleable quantity of one of the world's most valuable timbers.
- Collector preserves Lao weaving heritage (Update 29 Jan, 2008)
G entle sunlight filters through a window into the Taykeo Textile Gallery, striking the bright hues of textiles and clothing made by seven ethnic groups, dating back a hundred years and now serving to keep alive old silk weaving traditions.
- Art bridges global cultures (Update 24 Jan, 2008)
The fine art in local temples representing indigenous people and ancient history is the main subject of the works of Australian multimedia artist Tania Summerell, who feels that art helps bridge cultures and binds people together.
- A revolutionary doctor (Update 23 Jan, 2008)
His efforts to save the life of a man with kidney disease in December earned Lieutenant Colonel Dr Souliphan Phetchanthala accolades at the 103 Hospital during celebrations to mark the 59 th Lao People's Army Day. More >>>
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