- Laos, Hungary to further enhance cooperation
Laos and Hungary are gearing up to strengthen bilateral cooperation after successfully exchanging visits by high-level delegations in previous years.  To further strengthen and develop the splendid tradition of cooperative relations between Laos and Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Mr Péter Szijjártó and his delegation will pay an official visit to Laos this week, according to a press release from Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.. ...More >>>

- National blood centre calls for more donations
The National Blood Transfusion Centre has called for more people to make blood donations with the country’s stocks still insfficient to meet the health demands of those in need. Director of the National Blood Transfusion Centre, Mr Chanthala Souksakhone said, “We have some blood in stock, but still cannot meet all the demand from patients. In Vientiane, we usually need about 70-100 bags of blood daily, but due to limited donors, we can only currently provide a maximum of 80 bags a day.” ....More >>>

- Covid-19 measures checked at entertainment venues
Vientiane authorities are continuing to inspect all entertainment venues, including restaurants, nightclubs, Karaoke bars and beer shops, to ensure there are no violations of regulations.
Director of the Information, Culture and Tourism Department of Vientiane, Ms Vilayvone Chanthalaty, told Vientiane Times on Tuesday that with the help of the police they are cracking down on all entertainment venues in the capital, especially nightclubs and karaoke bars. .....More >>>

- Poverty Reduction Fund training 100 northern officials to assist mothers, children 
Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is conducting capacity building for 100 village officials in 12 districts of four northern provinces on poverty alleviation and nutrition promotion for mothers and children.
Executive Director of the PRF, Mr Chit Thavisay explained the initiative to the media on Tuesday with 100 village officials taking part in the training in Xieng Khuang province from September 2-13. ... ..More >>>

- Quality of education on the agenda at upcoming Asean Children’s Forum
The standard of education and violence against children in Laos will be tabled for discussion at the Asean Children’s Forum this year after these issues were raised at the recent Lao Children’s Forum 2020. The forum took place in Xamneua district, Huaphan province.... ..More >>>