Laos faces flooding as rains continue

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Continuous heavy rainfall in Laos has triggered rising river levels and widespread flooding across several villages, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. In the early morning of Friday, several villages in Meun …

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day

Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June with nationwide drug-burning ceremonies, showcasing its ongoing anti-narcotics efforts and reporting the resolution of over 4,000 drug cases in 2024. Yesterday, the …

Laos continues efforts to support MSMEs

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos marked International Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day under the theme "Results of the Implementation of Work to Promote Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2021-2025," highlighting ongoing …

Laos explores national data center development to drive digital transformation

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications is moving forward with plans to develop a national data center and government data exchange system, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital …

Phật Tích Pagoda – cultural anchor for Vietnamese in Laos

Phat Tich Pagoda – A cultural anchor of Vietnamese culture in Laos

Amid the heart of Vientiane capital, Phat Tich Pagoda stands not only as a spiritual haven for the Vietnamese community, but also as a quiet guardian of the Vietnamese language, helping preserve the mother tongue for generations of overseas Vietnamese …

Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism

Recognizing the tourism sector’s significant contributions to socio-economic growth, Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism, focusing on environmental preservation and cultural heritage, while continually enhancing the quality of its …

Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Parts of Laos, More Rain Forecast

Flooding has been reported in several parts of Laos following continuous heavy rainfall over recent days. In Vientiane Province, areas of Muen district were hit particularly hard this morning, while in the capital, flooding occurred at the That Luang …

DOD agency IDs remains of 3 airmen killed at secret Laos radar site in 1968

From left to right: Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry Gerald Gish, of Pennsylvania; Tech. Sgt. Donald Kennebunk Springsteadah, of New Jersey; and Tech. Sgt. Willis Rozelle Hall, of Florida. (Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) The Defense POW/MIA …

Phat Tich Pagoda – cultural anchor for Vietnamese in Laos

Vientiane (VNA) – Nestled at the heart of Vientiane, Phat Tich Pagoda has quietly become a cultural beacon for the Vietnamese community in Laos. More than just a spiritual sanctuary, the pagoda plays a vital role in preserving the Vietnamese language and …