- Better understanding of food safety needed
There needs to be greater awareness of food safety for the country's regional integration health plan to remain on track. More >>>
- Road accidents slightly up in August
The number of road accidents throughout Laos in August has seen a slight increase compared to July, according to statistics released by the Traffic Police Department on Thursday. More >>>
- Savannakhet boosts education system
The Savannakhet provincial Education Department has released its plans for the 2010-11 academic year, with a focus on encouraging parents to ensure their children attend school, according to a local education official. More >>>
- Laos, Fiji establish diplomatic relations
The governments of Laos and the Republic of Fiji signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations on August 27, the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported. More >>>
- New regulation aims to protect local staff at foreign organisations
Lao staff working for foreign organisations (FOs) in Laos will come under government control as their working terms are relayed to the government. More >>>
- Australian government awards scholarships to Lao students
Vientiane College hosted a reception party on Wednesday to welcome and congratulate the 40 scholars of AusAID's programme who will leave to study in Australia next year. More >>>
- Students discover keys to greener architecture
Students and teachers of the National University of Laos' Architecture Faculty gathered yesterday to take part in an environmentally friendly architecture symposium in Vientiane. More >>>
- Disputes over land compensation, ownership persist
Land compensation payments have become a top issue with many Lao people after several residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the .... More >>>
- Education ministry boosts effort to stamp out illiteracy
Laos has set a target to wipe out illiteracy by 2015 with a focus on the non-formal education sector and adding more school buildings in rural areas, .... More >>>
- New farm-machinery repair curriculum to trial soon
The Lao-German Technical College (LGTC) plans to implement a new course on farm machinery repair this academic year (2010-11) after completing .... More >>>
- Delegation investigates potential of Buddhism tour
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has organised a five-day tour of a Buddhism circuit as part of a survey trip aimed at promoting tourism links between .... More >>>
- No need for alarm over level of Mekong River: forecaster
Only 40 centimetres remain before the level of the Mekong River in Pakxe district, Champassak province, reaches the alarm level, but forecasters believe less rain in ...More >>>
- Rodent outbreak plagues farmers in Oudomxay
Rice farmers in Oudomxay province are struggling to cope with a rodent outbreak that has rapidly spread after first occurring last month. More >>>
- Govt recognises contribution of Japanese architect
The Ministry of Education yesterday awarded the Cross Friendship medal and a certificate of merit to the Education for Development Fund (EDF) to Laos' Japanese Architect Prof Takahisa Kato for his outstanding .... More >>>
- Handbooks issued to promote safe driving
Some 2,000 handbooks promoting safe driving were issued to the Department of Vientiane Traffic by Mr Phettavan Inthavong, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for Lao Toyota Services Company, in Vientiane yesterday. . More >>>

Higher rice price drives up inflation
The increasing price of rice nationwide has becoming one of the main forces driving up inflation in Laos.
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Sabaidee 2 premieres in Vientiane

Every single one of the 247 seats at the ITECC Cinemax in Vientiane was full yesterday for the premiere screening of Sabaidee 2: From Pakxe with Love. More >>>

Business is booming in bamboo blinds
Bamboo blinds are becoming increasingly popular with Vientiane residents as a way of providing shade for their homes and businesses. More >>>

South China landslide kills 4, leaves 44 missing

BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers were searching for 44 people missing Thursday after a landslide hit a village in ...More >>>

What do you think of the road safety handbooks distributed by traffic police?
The Vientiane Traffic Police Department recently issued 2,000 handbooks to promote safe driving, supported by ... More >>>

Thai kick-boxers flock to Vientiane Muay Lao Competition
The Vientiane Muay Lao Competition, held monthly at the Lao-Thai Friendship Multi-purpose Gymnasium, is attracting the attention of young Thai kick-boxers. More >>>

Chao Anouvong: a life of bravery
With impressive abilities and a brave heart, Chao Anouvong, the last king of the Vientiane monarchy, reigned over the Lang Xang Kingdom from 1804 to 1828 and is widely recognised as a national hero.
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