Laos steps up biodiversity conservation efforts

Laos steps up biodiversity conservation efforts

Laos is home to over 500 fish species, which play a vital role in maintaining the country's ecological balance and represent an important part of its natural heritage. Each year, nationwide activities are held to raise public awareness, especially among young people, about the importance of conserving aquatic life and protecting ecosystems.

Vu Thi Dung, spouse of Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, presents gifts to the needy.

OVs in Laos provide heartfelt meals for the needy

The charitable work has continued steadily for years, representing how the Vietnamese Buddhist community in Laos keeps alive the spirit of helping one another and preserving the nation’s cultural values.

Delegates pose for a group photo at the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover

The project to renovate, upgrade, and expand the monument site was a gift from the Vietnamese task force to its Lao counterpart, with a total value of 54 billion VND (2.06 million USD). The Lao side served as project investor, while the construction was undertaken by Company 206 of Military Zone 5 under the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence.

Laos steps up AI application in education development

Laos steps up AI application in education development

The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports reported that the programme aims to equip teachers with practical skills and strategies for using AI. This will enable schools to innovate teaching methods and strengthen their capacity to support students amid the continuously evolving educational landscape.

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane shares about the role of Vietnam's revolutionary press. (Photo: VNA)

Lao officials hail Vietnam’s revolutionary press as bridge for bilateral friendship

Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.

Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam (third from right) and participants at the gathering (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos strengthen media cooperation

Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.

Headquarters of the Lao News Agency. (Photo: VNA)

Laos announces major media organisational reforms

Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.

Laos records more than 1,400 dengue fever cases

Laos records more than 1,400 dengue fever cases

To prevent the spread of dengue fever, Lao health authorities have called on citizens across the country to raise awareness of prevention measures. These include regularly cleaning living environments, eliminating stagnant water sources, disposing old tires, changing water in flower vases, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and using mosquito repellent sprays or coils.

A screenshot photo of the article on the Pasaxon e-newspaper (Photo: VNA)

Lao newspaper hails Vietnam's "era of national rise"

Vietnam’s history has repeatedly proven that in moments of hardship or opportunity, it is the unwavering patriotism, self-reliance, and indomitable spirit of its people that determine the nation's destiny.

Vietnam, Laos strengthen sports cooperation (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos strengthen sports cooperation

A cooperation agreement between Vietnam’s Dong Luc Sports Group and the Lao Football Federation (LFF) was signed in Vientiane on June 9, aiming to provide Jogarbola-branded sportswear for the Lao national football team.

Part of the capital of Vientiane. (Photo: VNA)

Laos eyes economic growth of over 5% by 2030

In early 2025, the Lao economy showed signs of recovery amid many challenges and fluctuations in the global economy. In the first quarter of this year, the Lao economy achieved a growth rate of 4.5%. According to the latest report of the Government in May, the country's inflation rate decreased significantly to 8.3% in the month.