Celebrations as cluster bomb convention comes into force
(Update August 2, 2010 )
More than one thousand people gathered in Vientiane on Sunday to celebrate the coming into force of the International Convention on Cluster Munitions, reflecting a humanitarian achievement of historical significance.
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NA sitting opens for debate
(Update November 17, 2009)
National Assembly President Thongsing Thammavong declared the assembly's 8th ordinary session open yesterday to debate eight laws and consider proposed amendments to the 2009-10 budget plan presented by the government. |
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US congressmen visit Lao Hmong returnees
(Update January 4, 2010)
Visiting US congressmen said they had found no evidence of mistreatment of Hmong who returned to Laos from Thailand , as claimed by some groups. |
Media seen as driving force for Asean success
(Update November 06, 2009)
Asean's media and information sectors have been called upon to improve joint efforts as the group edges ever closer to fulfilling its ambition to become a fully-fledged community.
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Opening ceremony rehearsal gets the thumbs up
(Update November 13, 2009)
The most important event of the 25th SEA Games, the opening ceremony, was put to the test yesterday in a dress rehearsal run by the opening and closing ceremony committee at the National Stadium in Vientiane . |
Almsgiving ceremony draws thousands to That Luang
(Update November 03, 2009)
The roads leading to That Luang stupa were packed yesterday morning as thousands of Vientiane residents gathered to give alms to hundreds of monks from around the country. |
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Information flows at regional SOMR meet
(Update November 04, 2009)
Asean senior officials responsible for information met yesterday in Vientiane to discuss and outline a cooperation package proposal. |
Procession glitters at That Luang Festival
(Update November 02, 2009)
Vientiane glowed in the reflection of the colourful candlelight ‘wax castle' procession which wound its way around Vat Simeuang on Saturday evening, ... |
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Lao-Thai share in cultural conservation
(Update October 19, 2009)
Preserving culture is important for the nation's economic and social development, according to Minister of Information and Culture Mounkeo Oraboun. |
Govt ponders tourist visa fee reduction
(Update October 14, 2009)
The Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA) will recommend that the government lower visa fees for tourists from some European nations and ... |
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PM calls for tougher crack-down on drugs
(Update October 14, 2009)
Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh has urged officials from key sectors to work harder to tackle opium poppy cultivation and other drug-related issues. |
PM says teachers could do better
(Update October 08, 2009)
Teachers and lecturers need to continuously develop themselves and pay more attention to participating in accomplishing the mission of the nation, Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh said in ... |
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Laos hits form in 4-nations triumph
(Update October 07, 2009)
The U-23 Lao football team wrapped up an unbeaten run at the 4-Nations Football Tournament last night with a 1-1 draw with Malaysia in front of home fans at the new 20,000-seat National Stadium in Vientiane. |
Shock winner claims boat race victory
(Update October 06, 2009)
Spectators got a big surprise on seeing three-time winners Hadkieng lose their title to dark horse Noy-Ithilit at this year's Boat Racing Festival.
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Temples, boat races mark end of Lent
(Update October 05, 2009)
Crowds fl ocked to local temples across the country yesterday morning to give alms to mark the end of Lent (Ork Phansa). |
Vietnam sets out its stall in Vientiane
(Update October 02, 2009)
Vietnam has introduced wide range of home-grown products to the Lao people, hoping to gain a larger share of the market of 6.5 million consumers.
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Abacus contest adds up to success for schoolchildren
(Update Sept 28 2009)
A time of 14 minutes was all 11-year-old Lamngeun Inthanouvong from Thongkang Primary School needed to win the Abacus Calculation Competition in Vientiane on Friday. |
Chinese economy balloons in past 60 years
(Update Sept 28 2009)
The Chinese economy has grown 77-fold in the past 60 years, giving the country the world's third strongest economy. |
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Lao, Vietnamese parliaments enhance cooperation
(Update Sept 25 2009)
Representatives of the national assemblies of Laos and Vietnam yesterday discussed their cooperation in cultural management, preservation of heritage, and human resources development. |
