Vientiane: The Lao Women’s Union and UNICEF have officially launched ‘Luem Ton Di’ (‘Good Starts’), a localized version of the Vroom parenting tool, which was originally developed by the Bezos Family Foundation. This initiative aims to integrate brain…
Month: August 2025
Prime Minister Siphandone and Vice President Xuan Discuss Strengthening Laos-Vietnam Relations
Seoul: On August 21, 2025, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan during her official visit to the Lao PDR from August 21-22. Prime Minister Sonexay warmly welcomed the Vietnamese Vice President and expres…
Republic of Korea Allocates Record High 35.3 Trillion Won for R&D in 2026
Seoul: The government on Friday unveiled a plan to allocate a record-breaking 35.3 trillion won (US$25.1 billion) for research and development projects in 2026 in a move to enhance productivity and develop new growth engines. The decision was reached …
Canadian Tourist Arrivals to Cuba Grow
Havana: The arrival of Canadian tourists to Cuba in July of this year grew, with a month-end figure of 50,083 visitors, reported Cuban Tourism Institute. The increase marks a positive development for Cuba’s tourism sector, which is striving to recover…
Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Appears in Court Over Removal Case
Bangkok: Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appeared at the Constitutional Court to attend a witness hearing in a high-profile case filed by 36 senators, seeking a ruling on her removal from the premiership.
According to Lao News A…
Lao Official Hails Vietnam’s 80th National Day as Shared Pride
Vientiane: The 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam is not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people but also a moment of joy for neighboring Laos, affirmed Bounleua Phandanouvong, Chairman of the Lao People’s R…