HOUN DISTRICT: The Houn District Agriculture and Forestry Office held a ceremony to commemorate Houn District Nutrition Day, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to tackle malnutrition and promote healthy eating habits. This annual event, officially observ…
Day: December 12, 2024
National Assembly Concludes 8th Ordinary Session with Key Resolutions
VIENTIANE: The 8th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly concluded successfully, marking nearly a month of deliberations aimed at advancing the country’s socio-economic objectives. Presided over by Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane…
School Lunch Program Bolsters Education and Reduces Dropout Rates in Rural Laos
NAXIENGDEE VILLAGE: A school lunch program supported by the World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly improved educational outcomes and reduced dropout rates at Naxiengdee Village Primary School, located in the remote and mountainous region of Houn…
Japan to Raise Tax Break Cap for Dependents’ Earnings to 1.5 Million Yen
TOKYO: The Japanese government, in collaboration with ruling parties, is planning to increase the income threshold for dependent offspring’s earnings, enabling householders to qualify for tax deductions. The cap is expected to rise to 1.50 million yen…