Nouman Ali Vientiane: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) marked the 60th anniversary of its membership in the International Labour Organization (ILO) on December 5, 2024. This milestone underscores six decades of efforts to promote decent work, social justice, and sustainable growth in the country. According to Lao News Agency, Lao PDR joined the ILO on … Read more
Luang Namtha: Over a third of teachers in the Lao PDR are embracing the challenge of multigrade teaching, where students from multiple grade levels learn together in a single classroom. This approach requires teachers to tailor their lessons and manage their attention across different grades to ensure all students remain engaged and achieve their learning … Read more
Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, accompanied by his wife and a high-level delegation, arrived in Phnom Penh on Dec 4, following an invitation from Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet. PM Sonexay’s two-day visit aims to enhance the long-standing friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the neighbouring countries. According to Lao News Agency, upon landing … Read more
VIENTIANE: Three years since its launch, the Laos-China Railway has handled over 43 million passenger trips and more than 48.3 million tonnes of cargo, with safe operations. A flagship project within the framework of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, the 1,035-km railway, linking Kunming of southwest China’s Yunnan Province and Lao capital of Vientiane, … Read more
Bangkok: The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces, and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rain-making flights conducted by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA). Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Itthi Sirilathayakorn, stated that the operations were initiated to mitigate the levels of … Read more
Hanoi: Dengue fever is evolving to become more unpredictable and spread on a larger scale, heaping pressure on the healthcare system, experts have warned, noting that rapid urbanisation and climate change are further complicating challenges to disease prevention and control. The information was shared during a discussion on anti-dengue fever solutions organised by the government … Read more
