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ASEAN Family Day in Laos marks 58th anniversary of ASEAN

ASEAN Family Day in Laos marks 58th anniversary of ASEAN

Vientiane (VNA) – An event named “ASEAN Family Day” was held in Vientiane, Laos, on August 23 to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The event, hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Laos in...

Laos expands eco-friendly mosquito method to combat dengue

Laos expands eco-friendly mosquito method to combat dengue

Vientiane: In the fight against dengue, Laos is expanding the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, a safe and effective method that turns mosquitoes into tiny warriors against the virus. In early August, Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes were...

Feature: Laos expands eco-friendly mosquito method to combat dengue

VIENTIANE, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- In the fight against dengue, Laos is expanding the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, a safe and effective method that turns mosquitoes into tiny warriors against the virus. In early August, Wolbachia-infected...

Laos and Vietnam deepen bilateral relationship

Laos and Vietnam deepen bilateral relationship

Upon her arrival at Wattay International Airport, she was received by Vice Chairman of the Vientiane Administrative Committee Phouvong Vongkhamxao and Lao government officials. Later, she held talks with Pany Yathotou at the Presidential Office,...

Lao Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian Prime Minister

Lao Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian Prime Minister

KPL As part of his official visit to Mongolia and participation in the 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) on August 21, Foreign Minister of the Lao PDR Thongsavanh Phomvihane and his...

Lao PDR launches “Luem Ton Di” parenting initiative to bring Vroom brain-building to every home

Lao PDR launches “Luem Ton Di” parenting initiative to bring Vroom brain-building to every home

KPL The Lao Women’s Union and UNICEF today launched “Luem Ton Di” (“Good Starts”), the Lao adaptation of Vroom - an innovative parenting tool developed by the Bezos Family Foundation. (KPL) The Lao Women’s Union and UNICEF today launched “Luem Ton...

Laos, Vietnam to strengthen comprehensive cooperation

VIENTIANE, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan paid an official visit to Laos to further strengthen and expand the friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, states, and...

Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest

Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest

Despite the fact that the constitution and religious freedom laws in Laos officially guarantee the right to worship, Christians in rural areas of the Southeast Asian country are being evicted from their homes and being forced to live in the rain...

Hospital reports severe malaria cases linked to travel in Africa

Hospital reports severe malaria cases linked to travel in Africa

HÀ NỘI — The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hà Nội has reported a series of severe malaria cases over the past week, all linked to individuals returning from African countries. One of the cases is L.T.M., 33, from the northern province...

Laos, Vietnam Pledge to Deepen Special Solidarity and Comprehensive Cooperation

Laos, Vietnam Pledge to Deepen Special Solidarity and Comprehensive Cooperation

KPL Vice President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Pany Yathortou on August 21 warmly welcomed her Vietnamese counterpart, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who is paying an official visit to Laos on August 21–22 at the invitation of the Lao Vice...

Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos hold talks

Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos hold talks

AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Thongsavanh Phomvihane held official talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on August 20. The Ministers reaffirmed their...

Laos looks to create payment system for forest ecosystems

VIENTIANE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government, in partnership with development partners, has launched a feasibility study to develop a national Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PfES) system, a sustainable, long-term financing...

Conference highlights how China-Laos-Thailand corridor links tracks, futures

Conference highlights how China-Laos-Thailand corridor links tracks, futures

"Transport connectivity, particularly the railway system, is a strategic economic corridor for boosting economic growth, regional resilience and deepening intercountry integration across the Greater Mekong Subregion," said Suriyan Vichitlekarn,...

U.S. Customs Agents Praised For Catching "Disease-Ridden Threat" Twice In One Week At The Same Airport

U.S. Customs Agents Praised For Catching "Disease-Ridden Threat" Twice In One Week At The Same Airport

Whether it be TSA or CBP, security measures remain of the utmost importance at airports across America. We have seen plenty of busts lately, including a passenger getting caught by TSA with an absurd stash of fake IDs. On the flip side, we have...

Laos and Mongolia Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Laos and Mongolia Strengthen Bilateral Ties

KPL At the invitation of Ms. Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, accompanied by his spouse and delegation, paid an official visit to Mongolia from...

World : Top News Headlines Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 22, 2025

World : Top News Headlines Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 22, 2025

INDONESIA 1. INDONESIA NEEDS RP300 TRILLION FOR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT BY 2029 -- ANTARA Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq revealed that the investment required to achieve a total waste management by 2029 will reach approximately Rp300...

Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Review of Clinical Efficacy and Mechanistic Insights

Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Review of Clinical Efficacy and Mechanistic Insights

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD), a complex neurological condition stemming from various causes and diverse clinical presentations, ranks as the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. It has escalated into a significant...

Impact of a MOOC-Based Blended Learning Model on Performance, Satisfaction, and Perceptions in a Histology Course for Chinese Medical Students

Impact of a MOOC-Based Blended Learning Model on Performance, Satisfaction, and Perceptions in a Histology Course for Chinese Medical Students

Introduction Histology is a prerequisite subject for understanding other basic medical sciences and higher clinical courses; hence, the subject is regarded as a valuable course in medical education.1,2 Currently, histology is still based on rigid...

 Việt Nam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation

 Việt Nam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation

VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Vice State President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as part of her...

Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks

Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks

Ulaanbaatar, August 21, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held official talks in Ulaanbaatar on August...

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