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Laos begins national campaign to boost interest in vocational skills development

VIENTIANE: A new nationwide campaign has been launched to reshape the perception of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) among Lao youth, aiming to bridge the growing gap between the country's labour market needs and student career choices.

Loas seeks funding support as it is determined to eradicate malaria in the country by 2030

Laos is seeking continued international funding support to sustain its malaria elimination efforts after achieving significant progress in reducing infections nationwide.

Laos eyes China’s Hainan Port as new trade gateway

VIENTIANE: Laos is looking to China's Hainan province as a potential maritime gateway to expand international trade, according to comments made by a Lao official during a regional economic forum in China this week

Laos continues efforts to expand secure digital infrastructure

VIENTIANE: Laos is continuing efforts to strengthen digital transformation and expand secure digital infrastructure as part of its long-term socio-economic development strategy.

Laos, Vietnam expand media ties with focus on AI and capacity building

VIENTIANE: The government is seeking to strengthen cooperation in modern media technologies with Vietnam, including the application of AI tools to improve the management of and response to inaccurate information, while planning to organise 15 training programmes over the next five years to improve the capacity of media personnel.

Laos seeks funding support to eliminate malaria by 2030 amid major progress

VIENTIANE: Laos is seeking continued international funding support to sustain its malaria elimination efforts after achieving significant progress in reducing infections nationwide, health officials said during a national consultation meeting held in Vientiane.

Laos tightens tourist entry rules with mandatory hotel booking proof

VIENTIANE: The government has introduced stricter entry requirements for foreign tourists, instructing tour operators to submit confirmed hotel reservations covering the entire duration of a visitor's stay in Laos, as part of new security measures aimed at upgrading tourism management.

Laos, Cambodia pledge to bolster security cooperation

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Laos on Thursday (May 14) pledged to boost security cooperation, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit, reported Xinhua.

Lao Transport Ministry moves to improve transport safety, service standards

VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is stepping up efforts to improve transport safety and management across Laos following growing public concern over a series of serious road accidents that have resulted in loss of life.

Laos pushes chilli exports, targeting China and S. Korea

VIENTIANE: Laos is stepping up efforts to export chilli peppers to China and the Republic of Korea through a new initiative aimed at attracting foreign investment and expanding agricultural trade.