Vientiane Times
Health researchers put non-communicable disease control under microscope
Representatives from development partners and line departments of the Ministry of Health met yesterday in Vientiane to discuss the control of non-communicable diseases (NCD).The discussion was part of the three-day 12th National Health Research Forum (12th NHRF) which concluded yesterday and also covered achieving universal ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Poverty, hunger worsened by challenges at home, worldwide
A number of persistent problems have worsened poverty and hunger in countries across the globe including Laos, a minister told an event yesterday that marked World Food Day, and International Day and National Week for Poverty Eradication.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Laos-China join forces in fight against cancer
Specialists from Laos joined with counterparts from China in Vientiane on Friday under the umbrella of the ongoing Lao Techmart exhibition at Lao-ITECC aiming to improve the treatment and care of patients with cancer.During the meeting, cancer experts from the Institute for Research of Science ...
Times Reporters
31 missing still as Sanamxay search ceases, DPM says
As many as 31 persons remain unaccounted for despite extended search operations to locate all victims of the July 23 flash flooding caused by a collapse of a dam in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.Authorities in charge have decided to officially ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Govt, ADB, WB review funded-projects in Laos
The Lao government, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) jointly opened the floor for discussion in Vientiane yesterday on ADB and World Bank-funded projects in Laos.More ...
Times Reporters
Science, technology development as govt, private sector discuss
Government officials, representatives of the private sector, research institutes and universities and entrepreneurs from Laos and abroad met in the capital yesterday to exchange experiences for the development of science, technology and innovation in the country.More ...
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Mission to clear UXO in Borikhamxay launched
A joint mission by the Lao and Russian militaries to remove unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Khamkeuth district of Borikhamxay province began on Friday.More ...
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Pakxong to build largest Buddha statue in Asean
Pakxong district on Bolaven plateau in Champassak province plans to build the largest Buddha image in Asean as a key icon to attract local and international tourists, according to the district governor.More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Measures imposed to control public debt
President Bounnhang Vorachit has signed a Presidential Ordinance to promulgate a law to manage and control public debt while maximising state investment.The Law on State Debt Management, which will come into effect on October 29, prohibits state departments and any party from carrying out unapproved ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
National University launches PhD programme in economics
Faculty of Economics and Business Management under the National University of Laos (NUOL) will commence a Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Economics in March next year following a launch ceremony on Wednesday.More ...
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