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23 April, 2024

- PM: Leverage digital technology, innovation to spur development 
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, in his address to a regional meeting, has called for bold action to utilise digital technology and innovation to speed up fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), asking advanced countries to help the developing world maximise the benefits of digitalisation.. ..More>>>

- Health ministry issues warning over air pollution

The Ministry of Health is urging citizens, especially those in high-risk groups, to take steps to safeguard their health as air pollution soars to harmful levels across Laos. .....More>>>

- Lao students proud winners of gold medals at int’l contest

Lao school students picked up two gold medals, six silver medals and six bronze medals at the Mathematics and English Olympiad, held in Sydney, Australia, from April 14 to 21.....More>>>

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- Laos, Turkey strengthen partnership in state auditing
Laos and Turkey plan to expand their cooperation in state auditing, aiming to create synergies for both parties and the development of auditing capability. ....More>>>

- Man, child shot dead in Vientiane
A man and a young girl died from gunshot wounds after another man fired at them at a house in Don Sang Phai village, Pakngum district, Vientiane, on Sunday. ..More>>>

- Lao children undergo free heart surgery in Thailand
Thirty children from Laos have undergone successful heart surgeries in Thailand, after the two countries last year agreed to partner in a medical initiative aimed at saving young lives from heart-related diseases....More>>>

- Private firms give boost to vocational skills development
Two privately-owned companies are providing funding support to the government for vocational skills development for young people who lack training and job opportunities, under an initiative called the ‘Lao Youth Union Development Project’.. ..More>>>

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Beef supplies in Vientiane market stable but demand fell during Pi Mai celebrations  
The demand and supply of beef in markets across Vientiane has remained... More >>>

Miss Universe Laos contestant urges fan support
Miss Universe Laos 2024 contestant from Saravan province Ms Maliny Inthavong has urged her fans to support her ... More >>>

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Bitter Grounds: Climate Change brews trouble for Laos’ coffee heartbeat
In Laos, the Bolaven Plateau has a distinctive profile and is renowned for its invigorating climate and breathtaking waterfalls.  Beyond its natural splendor, it’s recognised.....More>>>

China releases world’s first high-precision geological map of moon
(Global Times) -- China released the world’s first set of high-precision geological maps of the moon drawn by China’s scientific ...More >>>

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What were your impressions of the Lao New Year celebrations?
People nationwide enjoyed celebrating Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) last week.....More >>>

Muay Lao contestants compete for glory in national championships
Lao contestants are muscling up in preparation for the third round. ...More >>>

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