A total of 3,390 cases of dengue fever have been recorded across the country since January, a report from the Lao Ministry of Health said on Monday. “The dengue fever has caused eight deaths,’’ the …
Laos, Turkey partner on UXO risk education, disaster preparedness
The governments of Laos and Turkey have teamed up for the ongoing ‘Strengthening Early Warning Systems and incorporating UXO Risk Education in Laos’ project.
Laos: Borders remain closed to foreigners but resume flights on Vientiane-Hanoi route
The government of Laos has chosen to keep its borders closed to foreign visitors, with testing and medical certification required before travelers can exit the country to ensure it remains free of …
Laos: The Lancang-Mekong river cooperation sees regional countries battle severe drought
In China, it’s known as the Lancang River. Once it flows out of Yunnan Province, it’s called the Mekong, which runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its waters feed more than …
The popular Lil Laos pop-up moves to a new spot in Downtown
After a successful run at rotisserie chicken spot Sixty10 in Little Haiti, Lil Laos makes its way south to a new home. Starting Tuesday, July 21, you can find the Laotian favorite (and Time In Award …
Power China projects bring prosperity to host nations
Its projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, Laos and elsewhere are back on track. At the beginning stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Power …
Development dilemma: How did coal sneak into Laos’ energy plans?
Coal is gaining traction in Laos’ energy scene, throwing the nation’s dream of becoming the ‘battery’ of Southeast Asia into question. As the country thirsts for foreign investment, has …
Laos holds “Chinese Bridge” contest for middle school students through live videos
The final of the 13th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students in Laos had been held online from July 10 to July 13, the Chinese Embassy to Laos told Xinhua Thursday …
China-Laos railway completes beam installation on both Mekong River bridges
VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The Laos-China Railway Co, Ltd (LCRC), a joint venture based in Lao capital Vientiane in charge of the construction and operation of the railway, told Xinhua on Thursday (July 16) …
Laos to Face Financial Ruin
On June 11, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)—a country of 7 million in Southeast Asia—said it had temporarily prevailed over COVID-19. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said that his country …