- Lao, Cambodian govts agree to step up border security
The Lao and Cambodian governments have agreed to continue cooperation in the field of security, and in particular to strengthen joint security operations around the borders of their neighbouring provinces......More>>>
- Over 1 million people suffering food insecurity in Laos
More than 1 million people are estimated to suffer from acute food insecurity, sparking concerns for a food security crisis in Laos, according to a special report jointly written by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme.“About 1.04 million people (13.9 percent of the population) were estimated to be moderately acute food insecure and 71,000 people (0.9 percent of the population) to be severely acute food insecure,” stated the report on the 2022 .... More>>>
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Govt eyes expansion of rubber plantations
Laos currently has rubber plantations on more than 300,000 hectares of land, of which 70 percent have been planted under concession agreements involving contracts between a company and local farmers, while 30 percent have been planted by people living in the area. . ...More>>>
- Poverty is main reason for school dropouts, district governor says
Poverty is the main reason why children drop out of school in Xayphouthong district, Savannakhet province, according to the district governor. . . ...More>>>
- Pharma factory steps up production of Covid drug for export
The State Enterprise Pharmaceutical Factory No. 3 in Vientiane plans to increase the production of an oral medication used to treat children with Covid-19, with the aim of exporting the drug to neighbouring countries at the end of this year. .
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- Luang Prabang named one of 50 greatest places to visit
Luang Prabang has been recommended by the American magazine TIME as one of the 50 greatest places to visit in 2023, further raising the town’s profile on the international tourism circuit.
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- President calls for Xaysomboun to strengthen security, alleviate poverty
President Thongloun Sisoulith has called on the leaders of Xaysomboun province to do more to enhance defence and security in the province along with alleviateing poverty for the local people.
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- Govt advised to invest more in research to spur development
The government should place a greater emphasis on research and its application to policy-making, to help resolve the economic issues that have mounted since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Laos. . .
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