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28 October 2024

- Laos aims to become BRICS member, support multilateralism
Laos is ready to become a full-fledged member of BRICS, raised President Thongloun Sisoulith at the BRICS Plus/Outreach plenary session last week in Kazan, Russia, as reported by Tass News Agency.......More>>>

- Govt eyes increase in minimum salary for civil servants
The government is considering increasing the minimum salary paid to civil servants and also the quota of personnel allocated to various sectors of government next year........More>>>

- Japan funds upgrade of Wattay International Airport
The Japanese government will provide US$20 million for the expansion of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, to spur the growth of international air travel between Laos and other countries in the region.......More>>>

- LBC give over two billion kip to preserve Buddhist Lent and Boat Racing Festival traditions
The sun has set on the vibrant End of Buddhist Lent and Boat Racing Festival events held nationwide last week with financial support from the Lao Brewery Company (LBC). .......More>>>
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- 652kg of drugs go up in flames on National Day against Drugs
Vientiane authorities on Saturday set fire to 652kg of illegal drugs seized during police raids around the country, to mark National Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking........More>>>

- 750-pound wartime bomb deactivated after discovery in Huaphan
Huaphan authorities last week supervised the removal and deactivation of a 750-pound bomb that was found in Phonthong village, Viengxay district. .....More>>>

- KOICA volunteers contribute to community development
Volunteers working in Laos under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are engaged in various activities in the fields of digital technology .....More>>>

- French development agency celebrates 30 years of partnership with Laos
For the past 30 years, cooperation between Laos and France has advanced through the support of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in sectors such as rural.......More>>>

- Nakai to serve as hub for environmental research, education
Nakai district in Khammuan province is destined to become a hub for environmental research, conservation and education following the opening of the International......More>>>

- ASEAN agriculture ministers stress need for improved food security
The 24th meeting of ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry Plus Three took place by video link on Friday, hosted and chaired by Myanmar. ......More>>>

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Energy ministry announces leadership changes 
The Ministry of Energy and Mines has made personnel changes at several top levels of the ministry and the management board of the state-owned enterprise Electricite du Laos (EDL)........ More >>>

Lao Art Week inspires with dynamic creativity
The XYZ Art and Culture Centre in Vientiane is hosting Lao Art Week 2024, with an exciting range of artwork on display that can be viewed free of charge until October 27....... More >>>
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Growing together: Lao village chief cultivates coffee farmer group with SOLAR Project support
Coffee growing on the Bolaven Plateau in the Lao province of Saravan is typically a longstanding family affair, with generation after generation working the volcanic soil to produce unique and prized coffee beans. ....More>>>

At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
TALISAY, Philippines (AP) -- The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president said Saturday that many areas remained isolated with people in need of rescue.....More >>>

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What should be done to keep youngsters safe from drugs?
Drugs have ruined lives across the world and Laos is no exception. Although the police are cracking down on the trade in drugs, it is not easy to curb the abuse of ....More >>>

2,400 runners turn out for half marathon fundraiser
More than 2,400 enthusiastic runners gathered at the starting line early on Saturday morning for the 10th Luang Prabang Half Marathon.
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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>

A representative of the Huayxai district education and sports office in Bokeo province, Mr Somphit Chanthavong (left), and the Japanese Ambassador....More>>>

 
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