Hanoi: Hanoi plans to build three bridges crossing the Red River between 2025 and 2030, with a total investment of approximately 47.982 trillion VND (1.9 billion USD). The Hanoi People’s Committee has submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Cou…
Month: February 2025
Floods Displace Thousands in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
Bandar Lampung: The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs announced emergency aid worth 568 million IDR (34,700 USD) to assist residents impacted by severe flooding in Bandar Lampung city, Lampung province. This aid aims to support those affected by t…
Party Central Committee Convenes 11th Plenary Session to Discuss Constitutional Amendments and Future Cooperation
Vientiane: The 11th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party commenced on February 24, 2025, led by Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith, who serves as both General Secretary of the Party’s Central Committee and State Pr…
Thailand to Collaborate with Cambodia and Laos to Combat Call Centre Scams
Bangkok: The Thai government will continue to root out call centre scam networks in neighbouring countries by collaborating with the governments of Cambodia and Laos following the success of the Myanmar case, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham W…
Lao Commission Focuses on Gender Equality and Child Welfare
Vientiane: The National Commission for the Advancement of Women and Mother-Children (NCAWMC) convened a meeting on February 24 in Vientiane to bolster initiatives aimed at enhancing the rights and welfare of women, mothers, and children.
According t…
Silk Weaving Transforms Economic Landscape for Lao Families
Ban Saphai: Silk weaving, a centuries-old tradition among Lao women, has transformed from a household craft into a thriving profession, providing economic stability for many families. While once limited to personal use, silk weaving now serves as a pr…