Savannakhet: The Department of Irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry recently held a ceremony to sign a cooperation agreement for the management of a modern rice mill under the Comprehensive Agricultural and Rural Development Proje…
Month: February 2025
Death Toll from US Winter Storms Rises to 14 Amid Extreme Weather Conditions
Washington: The death toll from powerful winter storms in the central and eastern United States has risen to at least 14, officials reported, following severe floods, gale-force winds, and extremely cold temperatures that swept across the region.
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Xayabuly Hosts 18th Annual Celebration of Elephants and Lao Culture
Xayabuly: The 18th Xayabuly Provincial Elephant Festival officially commenced on February 22, 2025, in Xayabuly Province, marking a grand celebration of Laos’ cultural heritage with the participation of 50 elephants. The event saw the presence of Mr. …
Airbus Profit Climbs in 2024, Aims to Accelerate Output Further
Paris: European aircraft maker Airbus announced a rise in net profits for 2024, driven by increased plane deliveries and a strategic goal to further accelerate output. Net profit experienced a 12 percent increase, reaching 4.2 billion euros ($4.4 bill…
Lao Women’s Union Plans Extensive Celebrations for 115th Anniversary of International Women’s Day
Vientiane: The Lao Women’s Union (LWU) is preparing to host a series of events to honor the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day, celebrated from March 8, 1910, to March 8, 2025. The theme for this milestone is “Rights, Equality, and Strengt…
Lao, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Prime Ministers Hold Trilateral Meeting in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: On February 22, 2025, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet convened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to discuss the guidance provided by the leaders of …