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- Drink driving, speeding main causes of Lao New Year accidents
Traffic reports from across Laos during the Lao New Year celebrations from April 11-16 show a mixed picture, with fewer accidents in some areas but continuing concerns over the number of fatalities and risky behaviour. ....More>>>
- Major infrastructure upgrade in Khammuan province is 11 percent complete
The highly anticipated improvement of National Road No 12, a vital artery connecting Thakhek district, Khammuan province to the international border with Vietnam, has officially begun, and 11 percent of the project has been completed.....More>>>
- BRT bus route extended to Cha Fa Ngum Park
An extension to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)route came into operation on Monday with the opening of an extra link between the Talat Sao bus stop and Chao Fa Ngum Park, giving residents further easy access to central areas of Vientiane.....More>>>
- Road upgrade in Savannakhet gives boost to rural development
A 25-kilometre section of Road PR 6307 in Savannakhet province is being resurfaced to improve passenger travel and the transport of goods.
The upgrade is taking place on a section running between Dongsavanh village in Xepon district and Dongnasane and Xouang villages in Nong district.....More>>>
- PM2.5 levels exceed safe limits in many provinces
Air pollution levels have exceeded national safety standards in several provinces, with particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) reaching levels that pose risks to public health, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.....More>>>
- New bridge set to ease life for villagers in Champasak
Bridges are being built in remote areas of Champasak province to improve travel and transport conditions for people living in places with poor road access.
Provincial officials have been working with officials in Phonthong district and residents of Nonsavang village to build a bridge across the Huayxan stream, which is now 95 percent complete.....More>>>
- Industry-education integration: special programmes and bilingual textbooks empower talent development
In recent years, a preliminary pattern of "government, institution, and enterprise" collaborative talent cultivation has taken shape in Lao vocational education, with a number of specialised training workshops being successively established.....More>>>
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The living traditions of Pi Mai Lao
The vibrant traditions of Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year, have been passed down through generations, remaining deeply rooted in the lives of the Lao people today. ........More>>>
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What were your impressions of the Lao New Year festivities?
People nationwide enjoyed celebrating Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) last week, the most important and anticipated festival in the Lao calendar, and a time of merry-making and traditional rituals. Vientiane Times asked a cross-section of the population ..... More >>>
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