- Indochina Bank celebrates first anniversary
The Indochina Bank held a ceremony to celebrate its first anniversary of operations in Laos on Saturday. More >>>
- Laos, India broaden collaboration
Senior officials from Laos and India agreed to increase wide-ranging cooperation between the two nations at the 6th meeting of the Laos-India Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in India last week. More >>>

- Year of the Tiger roars into Vientiane
Chinese and Vietnamese residents in Vientiane have a festive week in store as they prepare to celebrate New Year from February 14-16.
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- Laos: an archaeological blank page
While humans probably settled in Laos at least 20,000 years ago, centuries of geopolitical instability and remoteness have meant Laos has not been scientifically studied or culturally investigated to the same degree as its larger and more populous neighbours.
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- Party policy boosts agriculture production
The Vientiane Agriculture and Forestry Department reported on the progress of work in the agriculture sector this year at a Party committee conference in Vientiane last week, to encourage farmers to boost productivity and trade. More >>>
- Sweden supports Ketsana relief efforts
The government of Sweden has provided more than US$700,000 to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) in Laos to help relief work in communities affected by tropical storm Ketsana. More >>>
- Governance programme reviewed
The government is seeking to improve public service delivery to fulfil socio-economic development requirements and stimulate efforts to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More >>>
- Asian charity gives boost to Mother and Child Health Hospital
The Southeast Asian Friendship Ministries (SEAFM) yesterday presented medical, educational and office equipment and supplies worth US$76,000 to the Mother and Child Health Hospital in Vientiane . More >>>
- Govt officials upgrade management skills
Government officials from central and provincial levels are gathering in Vientiane to learn more about executive public policy. More >>>
- Farmer uses hot new techniques for growing chillies
New techniques for growing chillies can help farmers boost yields and improve the quality of their crop, as well as saving them time. More >>>
- Vientiane treatment centre victim of own success
The success of the Vientiane Treatment and Vocational Training Centre is presenting some new challenges, as addicts seeking reform flock from other provinces to undertake programmes at the facility. More >>>
- Korea offers more scholarships for Lao students
The Korean-Lao Friendship Association has agreed to continue to provide scholarships for Lao students to study in Korea .More >>>
- Pakgnum communities brainstorm development ideas
Representatives of four villages in Pakngum district, Vientiane , on Friday agreed to put into practice new concepts and strategy plans for the development of their communities.More >>>
- Child nutrition project takes centre stage at food festival
Vientiane 's annual food festival has given many businesses the opportunity to promote their products, but this year a project promoting healthy baby food seemed to attract the most attention.
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- Media urged to publicise Party's achievements
Information and Culture Minister Mounkeo Oraboun on Friday called for local media to highlight the progressive growth and achievements of the ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
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- Lao, Russian parties deepen cooperation
Party members from Laos and Russia on Friday discussed cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international issues at a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane . More >>>
- Lao youth group to visit Japan
A group of young people is heading for Japan , to learn more about the country through the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) programme. More >>>
- Lao biogas programme celebrates 1,000th household milestone
The house of Mr Korlakanh Keomanyvong and his family in Kengkhai village, Xaythany district, Vientiane , looks from the outside like an ordinary house, but installed behind the house, underground, is a device that is making his household cleaner, healthier and more productive.More >>>
- Customs, postal workers learn to detect drug smuggling
Customs officials and postal workers yesterday learned about methods used by drug traffickers to smuggle illegal substances across borders and in the mail. More >>>
- Traditional medicines to have new packaging
The Traditional Medicine Research Centre is continuing to improve the quality of its products and is working with local pharmaceutical companies to come up with eye-catching packaging ideas.
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- Laos mulls labour convention ratification
Laos is seeking ratification of two international labour-related conventions to ensure workers' rights are maintained at an international level.More >>>
- New road to move to save ancient stupas
A new road in Khammuan province is to be re-routed because its current course comes too close to a valuable heritage site.
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- Vientiane wetlands under threat
Steps must be taken to protect wetlands in Vientiane and its surrounds or the city will face flooding and environmental hazards in the future, a senior city official has warned. More >>>