Vientiane Times
Milestone reached in Paklai dam planning process
Planning for the 770 MW Paklai hydropower project on the Mekong River in Xayaboury province reached another key step when the Mekong River Commission (MRC) officially kicked off the Prior Consultation Process last week.More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
36 confirmed dead, 98 still missing in Attapeu
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Military personnel and a rescue team from Singapore are continuing the search for the 98 people still missing in the wake of the dam burst, with the number of dead confirmed at 36.More ...
Phomphong Laoin
Attapeu flood victims appeal for more rice, cooking equipment
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Large numbers of people living in camps here are still in need of rice, beef, fish, cooking stoves and cooking equipment, with many wanting to cook for themselves following the devastating flood.More ...
Phomphong Laoin
Laos celebrates Asean Day, country’s accession to regional bloc
Laos celebrated the 51st anniversary of the founding of Asean and the 21st anniversary of the country’s accession to Asean with a flag hoisting ceremony on Friday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.More ...
Times Reporters
Strengthen news delivery for a better future, media advised
The media has further to go in terms of improvement and development, and its personnel should bolster their skills at all levels to sustain high standards of journalism, the Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism has said.More ...
Times Reporters
Xieng Khuang Party leadership revitalised to drive local development
New Party leaders have been appointed in Xieng Khuang province to further direct socio-economic development and poverty reduction programmes.More ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Faster dispatch of donated supplies necessary: DPM
Officials are trying to sort through the vast pile of clothing and other items that have been donated for flood victims in Attapeu province, as more and more pour in to a central warehouse in Vientiane.More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Leaders stress urgency in flood relief, recovery effort
Leaders have called for work related to the flood relief and recovery effort to be expedited in all provinces hit by extreme weather conditions.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Nam Ngum 1 dam announces major water release
Operators of the Nam Ngum 1 hydropower plant are informing communities downstream of the reservoir that water will be released from tomorrow onwards to ease rising water levels.More ...
Times Reporters
UNICEF, govt step up emergency response to address children’s needs
In the aftermath of the flash floods that severely affected Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, UNICEF is working with Lao government counterparts, particularly the Ministry of Health, to provide emergency relief for about 5,300 children and their families. UNICEF has completed the installation of five sets ...
Times Reporters
