- Rural schoolchildren set to have more nutritious lunches
The Chinese government is providing complementary food support to the government’s National School Meals Programme. China is supporting the Lao government’s goal to reduce malnutrition by topping up the lunches of 132,450 children in over 1,400 primary schools with rations of additional rice and canned fish. .....More >>>
- Spiralling living costs force families
to cut spending on education
Skyrocketing inflation and income loss due to the Covid-19 pandemic are eroding the purchasing power of households in Laos, forcing them to slash expenditure on health and education. According to the World Bank’s latest economic update, two-thirds of households have cut ...More >>>
- Lao, Russian military personnel begin UXO clearance in Khammuan
Specialists from the Lao and Russian armed forces have begun the clearance of unexploded ordnance in Nakai district, Khammuan province. The clearance operation is part of a plan of cooperation drawn up between Laos’ Ministry of National Defence and the ....More >>>
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- Upgrade of Road 13 South in Borikhamxay now 28 percent complete
The upgrade of Road No.13 South in Borikhamxay province between Km71 and Km190 is now 28.96 percent complete and is expected to be finished in March next year. ...More >>>
- New guidelines define capital needed to start a tour business
An investor wishing to set up a new tour operator or travel agency business will be required to have registered capital of at least 100 million to 1.5 billion kip, according to new guidance. ...More >>>
- Lao, Swiss Red Cross societies boost partnership in humanitarian aid
The Lao Red Cross (LRC) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) are continuing discussions on specific topics in the humanitarian sector related to current and future cooperation. .....More >>>
- Asia-Pacific ministers voice support for digital development
Laos will continue to work with the Republic of Korea and other development partners to strengthen digital cooperation and build an inclusive digital economy and society. .. .More >>>
- Meuangfeuang district gears up for colourful festival
Meuangfeuang district authorities are preparing activities for the Sammuean Toubfeuang festival, which will take place next month in Natua village, Meuangfeuang district, Vientiane province. . .More >>> |
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