United Nations ploughs US$4.5mil into food supply in northern Laos
VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the United Nations have launched a new US$4.5 million programme aimed at transforming food systems and strengthening climate resilience in two of the country's most vulnerable northern provinces, benefiting more than 100,000 people over the next three years.
New financing initiative targets SME growth, job creation in Laos
VIENTIANE: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Laos are set to gain greater access to financing following a new partnership between Banque Franco-Lao Ltd (BFL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), aimed at supporting business expansion, job creation, and private sector development.
Laos and Russia sign peaceful nuclear energy deal, pledge stronger trade ties
VIENTIANE: The Lao and Russian governments have signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and have stepped up plans to expand bilateral trade and investment.
Laos secures US$3.31mil for seven Mekong-Lancang cooperation projects
VIENTIANE: Laos has received funding of more than US$3.31 million for seven development projects under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Special Fund 2026, supporting initiatives in human resource development, agriculture, water resources, public health and poverty alleviation.
Lao media reforms planned to align with digital development
VIENTIANE: The government is planning major reforms to strengthen media management, revise legislation governing the media and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as the industry adapts to rapid technological changes and challenges in the digital era.
Russia to begin preliminary studies for a nuclear power plant in Laos
Laos and Russia agreed to begin preliminary studies to set up a nuclear power plant in Laos, with the initial phase aimed at identifying potential locations for development and assessing how a future plant integrates into Laos' energy system.
Laos teams up with regional partners in railway development
VIENTIANE: Laos has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its role in regional and international transport after officially joining Corridor 2 of the Organisation for Co-operation between Railways (OSJD), a railway corridor linking Laos with Vietnam, China, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and Estonia.
Laos, Russia agree to expand cooperation
MOSCOW: Russia and Laos agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, technology, energy and people-to-people exchanges, at a meeting of the two countries' prime ministers here Monday (June 15).
Toxic 'time bomb' threatens Mekong river basin
CHIANG SAEN, Thailand: Thai fisherman Somdet Singthong steered his metal skiff across the brown waters of the Mekong river, resigned to the pollution that has put his health and lifelong source of livelihood at risk.
Laos and Myanmar plan broader cooperation
VIENTIANE: Laos and Myanmar are forging ahead to deepen cooperation as their foreign ministers discussed plans for a bilateral meeting to boost collaboration on trade, investment, labour, energy, transport, border management and education.
