Rice planting season is upon us!
The rice planting season in Lao PDR typically begins in May and goes on until July. During this time, farmers prepare the fields by clearing and plowing. They also have […]
Entries by Soutsada Xaphouvong
Wild trecks in Lao PDR
Lao PDR offers some of the best treks in Southeast Asia with majestic mountains, dense forests, and a rich variety of wildlife. Here are some of the best wild treks […]
Lao Prime Minister Issues Order to Strengthen Forest Protection
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone issued an order last week to improve conservation efforts of forests in the country in response to concerns about the increasing rate of deforestation in […]
Lao PM Calls for ‘De-dollarization’ and Further Regulation of Foreign Currencies
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone signed a seven-page order on 14 July to ensure that foreign exchange earned through exports and foreign investments, enters the country through its banking system. According […]
National Assembly Wraps Up 5th Ordinary Session with Focus on Economic Development
The National Assembly of Laos concluded its 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature on Tuesday, with key discussions centered around economic challenges and the introduction of new laws. The […]
Ministry of Transport Suggests Setting up Fund to Maintain Roads, Prevent Accidents
The Minister of Public Works and Transport announced his plan to increase state budgets for road safety work by setting up a fund amid the increasing number of road accidents […]
Op-ed: Laos, Southeast Asia, and Australia Opportunities for Shared Economic Prosperity
Australia is deepening its economic engagement with Southeast Asia, writes Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Nicholas Moore. As Special Envoy for Southeast Asia appointed by Australian Prime Minister AnthonyAlbanese, I […]
Thailand Includes Laos-China Railway in 2024 Strategic Direction, Boosting Tourism Connectivity
Thailand’s Tourism Authority has incorporated the Laos-China Railway into its 2024 strategic direction, aiming to enhance tourism connectivity and attract quality visitors, marking a significant step towards sustainable growth and […]
Laos Co-chairs Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok
Laos secured funding of USD 500,000 for a series of poverty reduction projects through the Mekong-Ganga scheme during the 12th Mekong-Ganga River Cooperation Framework Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand on […]
Lao Health Minister Presents New Draft Law on Public Health at National Assembly
The Minister of Health put forward a new draft law on public health to the National Assembly on Tuesday which is aimed at improving the management and monitoring of healthcare […]
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