Outspoken Laos lawmaker's election exit sparks rare dissent
When one of the few lawmakers willing to call out corruption in single-party Laos was left off the candidate list ahead of this weekend's heavily managed election, a rare wave of dissent erupted.
Luang Namtha prepares to receive 1.4 million tourists
VIENTIANE: Authorities in Luang Namtha province have set a target of attracting 1,441,568 tourists during this year in order to earn about US$45 million from the tourism sector, according to Socio-Economic News.
Lao Health Ministry outlines plans to advance nursing
VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Health has spelled out goals under the National Nursing Development Plan to 2030 and summarised achievements to date in continuous professional development for nurses and midwives
Laos nominates Larb for Unesco intangible cultural heritage status
A spicy dish loved by people across South-East Asia is set to become a world heritage item.
Laos posts US$202mil trade surplus as exports surge
VIENTIANE: Laos exported goods worth more than US$886 million in January, up 36 per cent from the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Lao Govt, United Nations Population Fund review partnership, outline priorities for women and youth empowerment
VIENTIANE: The government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held their annual review meeting on Tuesday (Feb 17), unveiling significant progress in the final four years of implementation of the 7th Country Programme for 2022-2026, which is designed to empower women and young people.
Laos and China partner in study of AI use in healthcare
VIENTIANE: A feasibility study on the demonstration and implementation of a National Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform is to be conducted following the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Technology and Communications and three Chinese partner companies.
China's airplane hospital provides free medical services in Laos
VIENTIANE: An airplane hospital jointly developed by the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) recently arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane to carry out its first overseas public welfare medical mission.
Public hospitals in Laos push for autonomy to win back VIP patients
VIENTIANE: Public hospitals in Laos are working to achieve autonomy in a bid to improve service standards, reduce the number of people paying for medical services in other countries, and encourage VIP and private patients to make use of state-run facilities.
Laos’ economic recovery gains momentum, but labour shortages persist
International institutions report GDP growth of 4.2 per cent, driven largely by mining and electricity exports. Headline inflation has eased to just over 5 per cent.
