Bangkok: The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has supported the Lao PDR and Thailand towards the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Harmonised Regulations for Safety of
Vientiane: The investment will expand domestic food production, create jobs, build skills, and reduce reliance on imports. Beyond commercial growth, it will advance broader development objectives by supporting Houng Sok
Bokeo: coordinated operations were carried out in Houayxay District and Tonpheung District, targeting organised scam networks accused of conducting online and phone-based fraud activities. Authorities also confiscated a large number
Vang vieng: The programme focuses on modernising national systems related to food and alcohol safety to address recurring public health challenges, following serious incidents in
Vientiane: The Inception Meeting, organized by the Department of Planning and Cooperation (DOPC) in Vientiane Capital, brought together approximately 30 participants from across key government ministries, research institutions, producer organizations,…
Champasak: During the meeting, the Champasak delegation proposed three strategic locations for large-scale tourism development, including the construction of a ‘floating basket’ or Golden Bridge-style attraction similar to the iconic
Laos: the country is bracing for significant changes in its weather patterns during the 2026 rainy season due to El Niño conditions. Forecasted to occur between May and July, these
Vientiane: The Climate Protection through Avoided Deforestation (CliPAD) programme, in close cooperation with the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, convened the GCF-1 closure event in Vientiane. The
Vientiane: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has reaffirmed its shared ambition to accelerate the region’s transition towards carbon neutrality and sustainable growth by 2030, according to the ASEAN
Vientiane: For centuries, water puppetry has been a treasured tradition in Vietnam’s Red River Delta, where farmers turned flooded rice paddies into stages. Puppeteers, standing waist-deep in water behind a
Vientiane: Finalized on May 7, 2026, the agreement paves the way for reinforced concrete roads across seven districts and the installation of critical embankments along the Mekong River. The signing
Vientiane: The two Prime Ministers expressed pleasure at holding their first official meeting together, continuing the long-standing tradition of close cooperation between Laos and Vietnam. Both sides reaffirmed the special