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Laos launches US$17.59 million project to strengthen pandemic preparedness

VIENTIANE: The Lao government, in partnership with development partners, has launched a US$17.59 million project to strengthen the country's ability to prevent, detect and respond to future pandemics.

Thailand’s HIV cases pass 550,000, Laos reports rising infections among young people

VIENTIANE: Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections have fallen by 12,000 over the past three years. Across the border in Laos, officials are tracking a similar pattern among young people, though on a smaller scale

Lao President hails outcome of Lao-Vietnamese army talks

VIENTIANE: Secretary General of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, on Thursday (Aug 6) received a courtesy call from Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army General Nguyen Trong Nghia, and praised the fruitful outcomes of the general's talks with his Lao counterpart.

Laos deports 32 Thai nationals after ST Vegas raid

VIENTIANE: Laos has deported 32 Thai nationals following a major police operation at the ST Vegas complex in Vientiane Capital, where authorities detained hundreds of people suspected of involvement in online fraud and illegal gambling.

Laos issues warning as prolonged rains trigger flooding, landslides in several areas

VIENTIANE: (Bernama-Xinhua) Laos has issued a warning over flash floods and landslides as prolonged heavy rains continue to affect several areas, with Khammuan province already experiencing flooding, Xinhua reported.

Lao central bank pauses new microfinance licences

VIENTIANE: The Bank of the Lao PDR has suspended the issuing of new licences to microfinance institutions and pawnshops in Vientiane while it reviews and strengthens regulations.

Champasak prepares tourism programme for Visit Laos-China Year 2027

VIENTIANE: Champasak authorities are drawing up a comprehensive tourism programme for Visit Laos-China Year 2027, aiming to attract more visitors from China and other countries.

Laos aims to boost border health services amid growing labour migration

VIENTIANE: Laos is strengthening healthcare services for migrant workers as the country's location and connections with neighbouring countries have contributed to increasing population movement and labour migration.

Laos enhances nutrition promotion and encourages breastfeeding practices for young mothers

Laos' Ministry of Health is highlighting the importance of maternal nutrition and breastfeeding in strengthening children's immunity and supporting healthy growth.

Waris header keeps favourites Thailand perfect as Myanmar power past Laos in the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026

Waris Choolthong's 84th-minute header earned Thailand a 1-0 Group B win over the Philippines in New Clark City on Tuesday to move a step closer to the semi-finals z