Vientiane capital: The Ministry of Health convened senior executives from central and provincial hospitals in Vientiane Capital on Feb 13 to advance the transformation of public hospitals into self-governing entities. The meeting, organized by the Dep…
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Gov’t Sets Ambitious Goal to Halve Road Traffic Deaths by 2030
Vientiane: Officials said the strategy sets clear policy directions to improve transport safety and ensure more orderly and secure use of roads and vehicles over the next decade. Road safety remains a national priority focused on protecting lives and …
Prominent MP Valy Vesaphong to Step Down Ahead of National Elections
Vientiane: Ms Vesaphong, a respected figure who has served as a people’s representative for a decade, announced her decision via social media. She cited a desire to return to the private sector and a wish to clear the path for a new generation of lead…
Govt and UNFPA Review 2025 Partnership, Plan Future Women and Youth Programs
Vientiane: Co-chaired by Soulivath Souvannachoumkham, Deputy Minister of Finance, and Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative to the Lao PDR, the 2025 programme review highlighted key achievements, milestones, and the pivotal role of the Governmen…
Luxembourg-UN Delegation Visits Savannakhet to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Services
Savannakhet: During the visit, the delegation met with provincial health leaders and frontline teams and observed service delivery at hospitals and health centres, including maternal and newborn care, child health services, and adolescent-friendly ser…
Lao National Dish ‘Larb’ Steps Closer to UNESCO Recognition
Vientiane: On 15 February 2026, the proposal reached a significant milestone as a video showing the dish was formally featured on the UNESCO website under the candidacy of the Lao PDR. This development marks the successful completion of a rigorous thr…