Laos, Thailand make join efforts to combat human trafficking

VIENTIANE, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the governments of Laos and Thailand met in Lao capital Vientiane to discuss strategies to combat human trafficking. The meeting, held from Tuesday to Wednesday, focused on sharing information on anti- …

Laos to Host 4th National Skills Competition to Elevate Lao Workforce

KPL The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MLSW) is set to organize the 4th National Skills Competition under the theme "Lao Skills Advancing to Regional and International Levels" from April 28-30, 2025. (KPL) The Ministry of Labor and Social …

Satu – Year of the Rabbit review – scene-stealing runaways on picturesque road trip across Laos

This debut feature from Welsh director Joshua Trigg exudes an unassuming virtuousness from every pore, thanks in no small part to a dignified performance from child actor Itthiphone Sonepho. In the kind of serendipitous road-trip story more often seen in …

Dak Lak, Laos’ Attapeu province sign cooperation deal

Dak Lak (VNA) – Authorities of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and the Lao province of Attapeu on March 11 signed a cooperation agreement covering education-training, agriculture, healthcare, culture, sports and tourism, as part of the ongoing …

Laos Marks International Women’s Day with Call for Women, Girls Empowerment

On 7 March, the Embassy of France, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day at the French Institute of Laos under the global theme “For ALL Women and …

Laos enhances disaster response efforts

VIENTIANE, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government, in collaboration with social organizations and the private sector, has launched a project aimed at strengthening the country's disaster preparedness and response capabilities. The project, which is …

Laos Seeks Larger Share of Global Cassava Market Amid Growing Demand

Laos is aiming to expand its cassava exports and attract more international customers, especially from neighboring countries, following strong trade in recent years. In 2024, Laos exported over 2.4 million tonnes of cassava, generating over USD 440 million …

Laos aims to boost cassava exports

VIENTIANE, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government has been working to boost its presence in the global cassava market through increased crop yields, upgraded processing facilities and expanded export opportunities. The government emphasized the importance …

This week in PostMag: 5 women leading the way in STEM, a woman who started a brewery at 18, and a trip to Luang Prabang ...

I am laughably bad at maths. I like to think of it as an endearing quality – a framing only possible because I live in an era of calculators on mobile phones. And to my credit, once you put letters in there, shockingly I improve. Calculus and trigonometry? …

China, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos unite against telecom fraud