Vientiane: Fifty years ago, Laos faced severe food security challenges. Predominantly rural, a significant portion of the population lived in remote areas with limited access to essential services. Heavy reliance on rice cultivation resulted in a lack…
Day: March 18, 2025
National Assembly Reviews Amendments to Law on Local Administration
Vientiane: The 2nd Extraordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly on March 18 convened to review draft amendments to the Law on Local Administration, with Vice President of the National Assembly Khambay Damlath presiding over the meeting. The prop…
Transforming Agriculture in ASEAN: Launch of the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecology Transitions in Lao PDR
Vientiane: The Lao-facilitated Initiative on Agroecology, led by the Lao government, alongside representatives from ASEAN countries and long-standing partners, officially launched the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecological Transition, following its…
National Forum Highlights Need for Increased Financing to Improve Nutrition in Lao PDR
Vientiane: This year, the 10th National Nutrition Forum in The Lao PDR gathered key government and international stakeholders to discuss critical actions needed to improve maternal and child nutrition in The Lao PDR. With the theme ‘Financing Nutritio…