First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Marks 31st Anniversary
The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge marks its 31st anniversary on 8 April. Opened in 1994, it was the first major land link between Laos and Thailand, designed to boost the […]
Entries by Sylivanla Vongphachanh
Vientiane to Get Real-Time Bus Tracking with ViaBus
The Lao government is teaming up with Thailand to introduce ViaBus, a real-time bus tracking system designed to improve the efficiency of public transportation in Vientiane. This initiative is a collaboration […]
Three Cultural Treasures of Savannakhet Earn National Heritage Status
On 30 March, the governor of Savannakhet Province officially recognized three cultural treasures in the province as national heritage sites: Hor Tai Pee Dok (The Library of Buddhist Manuscripts), Taleo […]
Laos to Strengthen Road Safety During Lao New Year
Vientiane plans to deploy 1,172 traffic police officers across 143 stations in the country during the Lao New Year celebrations to ensure orderly, convenient, and safe road traffic from 11 […]
Vientiane Authorities Announce Regulations for Lao New Year Celebrations
The Ministry of Public Security has released regulations for the upcoming Lao New Year, which will be celebrated from April 14 to 16. These measures aim to ensure public safety […]
France Funds 11 Lao Civil Society Projects for Gender Equality
As part of France’s commitment to gender equality worldwide, Siv-Leng Chhuor, Ambassador of France to Laos, signed the grant agreements on 27 March with the eleven Lao organizations benefiting from […]
Women with Disabilities Association Brings Lao Handicrafts to the Global Stage
The Women With Disability Association (WWDA) is leading an initiative to provide opportunities for women with disabilities in Laos. The initiative, largely funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) […]
ASEAN Center for Energy Launches Net Zero Emissions Roadmap for Laos
In line with Laos’ commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) launched its flagship publication, “An […]
Luang Prabang Economy Sees Steady Growth, Surpassing GDP Targets
Luang Prabang has experienced steady economic growth over the past five years, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9 percent. The province’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached LAK 3,989 billion (around […]
Laos Signs Clean Energy Deal with Chinese, Singaporean Firms
Laos has taken another step toward expanding its clean energy sector by signing a USD 1.45 billion agreement with China Western Power Industrial and a Singapore-based construction firm. The deal, […]
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