Vientiane: Myanmar is hosting the 17th Meeting of the ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum (AFCF), along with the 33rd Meeting of the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries, from Tuesday to Friday, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Wednesd…
Month: July 2025
Russian Tourists Flock to Central Asia in Record Numbers
Dushanbe: Russian tourists made over 3.75 million trips to Central Asian countries last year, with the number of Russian travelers to the region growing steadily, Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Murat Kerefov stated during his speech a…
Supporting Land Rights Where They Matter Most
Ban nam deua: At a community hall shaded by a tin roof and framed by paddy fields, more than two hundred villagers from Ban Nam Deua gather on an early warm morning. Some arrive on foot, others by motorbike. Blue plastic chairs line the hall, filled w…
Japan Commits to Major Boeing Purchase and Increased U.S. Rice Imports
Washington: Japan has agreed to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft and billions of dollars in agricultural and other products, alongside a 75 percent increase in imports of U.S. rice as part of a new trade deal, according to the White House.
According to …
Lao PDR and ADB Join Forces to Transform Nation’s Agrifood Systems
Vientiane: The Lao Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a set of financing agreements for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project in Vientiane today. The agreements were signed by Mr. Soulivath Souvannachoumkham, Deputy Minis…
Lao Women’s Union Marks 70th Anniversary with Grand Celebration
Vientiane: The Lao Women’s Union (LWU) held a grand ceremony in Vientiane on July 23 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its founding-marking seven decades of efforts in empowering and advancing women across the country.
According to Lao News Age…