Govt inks deal on wind farm in Xekong and Attapeu

The government has given the green light to Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited to carry out the 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project in Dakcheung district, Xekong province, and Sanxay district in Attapeu province.

Celebration raises awareness about rights of persons with disabilities

Vientiane residents came together on December 3 to celebrate the contribution of people with disabilities to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Laos-China railway carries 1 million passengers, almost 2 million tonnes of goods

Laos-China Railway Company celebrated on Dec 3 the first anniversary of its operation in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, other leading Party and government officials, and representatives of relevant authorities of Laos and China.

National Assembly opens with PM outlining measures to tackle economic woes

The National Assembly (NA)’s 9th legislature opened its 4th ordinary session on Monday, giving the floor to Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh to outline measures to address the country’s ongoing financial and economic problems.

International School of Laos holds its 6th Annual Culture Day

The International School of Laos recently celebrated its 6th Annual Culture Day, which showcased the cultures of more than 20 Lao ethnic groups.

Lao, Chinese presidents hold talks in Beijing, witness signing of cooperation deals

Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party’s (LPRP) Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith held talks with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on November 30.

Laos to pardon over 2,000 prisoners to mark National Day

Laos will reduce the sentences of 1,882 prisoners and allow 318 others to walk free this year, under its policy of leniency towards prisoners which sees a large number facing lighter prison terms.

Stakeholders Unite At The Patuxay Monument To End Violence Against Women

The National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mother-Child (NCAWMC) and Lao Women’s Union (LWU) lit up Patuxay Monument in orange to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped by COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

By Latsamy Phonevilay Laos today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The shipment consists of 132,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India […]

Ministry of Education Assesses Implementation of New Improved Curriculum

Education authorities are monitoring school to assess the progress in implementing the new improved primary curriculum in 21 target districts over eight weeks. The Ministry of Education and Sports is conducting a large monitoring mission across nine provinces to examine the progress in implementing the curriculum in Grades 1 and 2, including use of curriculum […]