Vientiane: The government of Japan has provided approximately US$4.5 million (673 million yen) in grant aid to support regional development in the southern provinces of Sekong, Salavan, and Champasak through the accelerated clearance of unexploded ord…
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Lao PDR Enhances Support for Parenting to Boost Child Development
Vientiane: The Lao Women’s Union, the Government of Australia, and UNICEF, in collaboration with key ministries, development partners, and civil society organizations, convened a National Parenting Forum to enhance support for parents and caregivers d…
Third Rehearsal Held for 50th Anniversary Parade of Lao PDR
Vientiane: The third rehearsal for the grand parade celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) took place on October 20, 2025, at the Kommadam Military Academy. The event was attended by Lieutena…
UNOPS and Lao PDR Ministry Collaborate on Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Vientiane: The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Oct 20 to enhance cooperation in developing s…
Japan Provides USD 77,500 to Improve Primary Education in Phongsaly Province
Vientiane: The Government of Japan has provided a grant of USD 77,500 for an education project in Phongsaly Province through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The initiative aims to improve access to quality primary ed…
Lao PDR and Republic of Korea Strengthen Cooperation in Drug Rehabilitation Work
Vientiane: The Drug Control and Inspection Office of the Police General Department, Ministry of Public Security, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Lao PDR, conducted a training on drug addiction treatment and rehabilitati…