- Govt targets annual economic growth of 5 percent over next five years
The Lao government has announced an ambitious target of pursuing annual economic growth of no less than 5 percent over the next five years (2026-2030), up from the average of 4.42 percent expected for the previous five years.
The target was defined in the draft 10th five-year National Socio-economic Development Plan (2026-2030), which is being built on the 9th five-year plan (2021-2025).....More>>>
- Laos, China cooperate to develop cross-border digital infrastructure
Laos and China will jointly develop a Trusted Cross-Border Digital Infrastructure to facilitate international transactions and advance digital transformation in both countries.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently in Yunnan, China, between a representative of the Ministry of Technology and Communications of Laos, Ms Sirilak Xaiyabounsou, and a representative of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics of China, Mr Yan Ming......More>>>
- Vietnamese, Lao Parties enhance relations
HANOI (VNA) -- Politburo member, Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on June 3 received Acting Chairman of the Commission for External Relations of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Bounleua Phandanouvong, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam.......More>>>
- AHF Wellness Clinic in Vientiane reports strong results six months after openingNearly 400 people have received free, stigma-free healthcare services from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Wellness Clinic in Vientiane since its launch, marking a significant achievement in its first six months of operation. The clinic, the first of its kind in the capital, is expanding access to STI and HIV services for underserved and at-risk communities......More>>>
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- First healthcare and nutrition centre launched to boost services in northern Laos
The first integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) and Nutrition Training Centre has been launched to improve healthcare services and nutritional support for women and children in remote and underserved areas of northern Laos.
Located in Luang Namtha province, the centre was officially opened on June 3 through a partnership between the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Health........More>>>
- Laos prepares for new cybersecurity law
Laos is moving closer to adopting its first Cybersecurity Law, as the government steps up efforts to protect the country’s digital systems and support a safer digital economy.......More>>>
- Australia backs teacher training to raise learning quality
The Ministry of Education and Sports is working with Australia to strengthen teacher training so that Lao children can receive better education.
New guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) will help teachers improve their skills throughout their career, with the aim of raising learning outcomes in classrooms nationwide......More>>>
- Laos seeks support for improving animal health at Paris meeting
Laos sought the support of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WAOH) improve the country’s animal health system and overcome challenges at a conference in the French capital of Paris. ......More>>>
- Laos, Malaysia aim to strengthen audit quality and financial reporting complianceLaos and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in public sector auditing to strengthen audit quality and financial reporting compliance in the region.
Providing details about the MoU, the President of the State Audit Organisation, Mr Viengthavisone Thepphachanh, said that Laos will continue its strong coordination with the National Audit Department of Malaysia to create synergies for both parties and to develop auditing capabilities. .......More>>>
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Do you like Lao’s unique culture, traditions and food?
Many Japanese nationals and other foreigners are interested in Lao culture and food, along with enjoying traditional performances by Lao artists during the colourful two-day Lao Festival at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan last week...... More >>>
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