Vietnam’s Investment in Laos Hits USD 5.5 Billion
Vietnamese investment in Laos has reached a total of USD 5.5 billion across 256 projects. These figures were released on 18 August at a conference in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, […]
Entries by Sylivanla Vongphachanh
Laos Launches New Job Search Website to Address Labor Market Challenges
On 14 August, Laos unveiled a new job search website, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MOLSW) with support from the ILO-China Partnership Program. The initiative, first […]
Laos Marks 74th Mass Media Day with Focus on Digital Media Challenges, AI Integration
On 13 August, Laos celebrated the 74th Anniversary of Mass Media and Publishing Day with a series of discussions aimed at examining the evolving role of media in the country. […]
Get Ready to Drive: Laos Launches New ‘DoT Smart’ App
To enhance road safety and streamline driver’s license preparation, the Lao government has unveiled the DoT Smart App, an innovative mobile application designed to transform the driving test process across […]
New Phase Boosts Laos-China Clean Energy Project
To advance regional clean energy collaboration, Laos and CGI Energy Technology Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to launch Phase II of the Northern Clean Energy Connection Project. The ceremony, […]
Laos to Establish Tug-of-War as National Sport Under New Leadership
Laos’ Tug-of-War Federation is set to revive the sport under new leadership, with plans to elevate it nationally and increase its regional presence in the coming year. At a press […]
Laos Welcomes Over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of 2024
Laos has seen a surge in tourism during the first six months of Visit Laos Year 2024, with over 2.1 million tourists visiting the country, marking a 26 percent increase […]
Savannakhet Museum to Undergo Major Renovation
To boost tourism, Savannakhet Province’s Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism (DICT) has partnered with APA Incorporate, a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consultancy firm in Laos, to launch a major […]
Laos, Vietnam to Enhance Disaster Preparedness with Digital Innovation
Laos and Vietnam have formalized agreements to enhance disaster management capabilities by establishing data and communication centers. This initiative was solidified during a meeting on 5 August between the Lao Minister of […]
First Lao Nationals Certified as Train Drivers by Lao-China Railway
On 5 August, the Lao-China Railway awarded driver certificates to 14 Lao nationals who successfully completed a self-driven test. This certification ceremony marks the first time Lao citizens have received […]
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