Village midwives foster healthier future for mothers, children in Việt Nam

LÀO CAI — Many remote villages in Việt Nam once relied on home births and outdated practices. Today, thanks to the dedication of village midwives, maternal health in these areas has improved dramatically. In Pờ Sì Ngài Hamlet, Bản Xèo Commune,...

Lao Government, UNFPA Host 2nd Population Conference to Empower Youth for National Development

UNFPA – On 1 October, the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Led by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo...

Laos, India Sign MoU on Five Quick Impact Projects to Boost Community Development

KPL The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Republic of India have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)...

Lao PDR Celebrates 80 Years of Diplomatic Achievements and Expanding Global Partnerships

KPL The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates 80 years of foreign affairs and diplomacy, underscoring decades of growth, strategic engagement, and international recognition under the leadership...

Lao PDR held its second National Conference on Population and Development

KPL The Ministry of Finance in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD), under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Chaired by Deputy Prime...

The traditional friendship between Laos and China is at its best in history

The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and...

Lao PDR Rallies National and Regional Support to Harness Demographic Dividend

KPL The Lao PDR is accelerating efforts to turn its youthful population into a driver of inclusive growth, as the Ministry of Finance convened the Second National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD) in Vientiane on Oct 1 under the...

Lao Cai sets sights on northern growth pole

Lao Cai (VNA) - The first congress of the Party Organisation of Lao Cai province for the 2025–2030 tenure wrapped up on September 30, agreeing on five key tasks, three breakthrough steps, and ten specific measures to transform the province into a...

Lao PDR Launches First National Youth Forum to Champion Climate-Smart Agriculture and Resilient Food Systems

KPL Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), last Wednesday launched the First National Youth Forum 2025. This landmark three-day event aims to harness the...

Young patients reunite with their former NICU doctors at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Former NICU patients and their families had a sweet reunion with the medical team who cared for them. The special homecoming was held at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood for NICU Awareness Month. Video shared...

Suspect arrested in Reno shooting, victim treated at hospital

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man is behind bars in connection with a shooting that occurred at a residence on North Virginia Street Monday night, according to the Reno Police Department. Officers with the Reno Police Department responded to a...

Laos Economy Inches Forward as Inflation Eases in September, Exports Keep Rolling

The cost of living in Laos is still rising, but not as fast as before. New data from the Lao Statistics Bureau shows that prices across the country grew by 4.5 percent in September compared to the same month last year. This is a small improvement...

To track a unicorn: Laos team goes all out to find the last saolas

An intensive search is underway in Laos to find perhaps the most threatened large mammal on the planet: the saola ox. Sniffer dogs, local and international wildlife tracking experts, and a state-of-the-art DNA kit have all been deployed to try to...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 30, 2025

INDONESIA 1.CALLS GROW FOR PROPER REFORM OF ELECTION LAW -- THE JAKARTA POST Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as prodemocracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 30, 2025

INDONESIA 1.CALLS GROW FOR PROPER REFORM OF ELECTION LAW -- THE JAKARTA POST Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as prodemocracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put...

Filipino, Laotian, Cambodian, and Indonesian Medical Student Gap

The landscape of medical education in the United States has long faced challenges concerning diversity and representation. Recent findings highlight a significant gap in the enrollment of students from certain Asian backgrounds. A study titled...

Project Sinxay Empowers Over 1,000 Lao Youth with Innovation and Leadership Skills

KPL Project Sinxay, an initiative led by the Lao Youth Union with support from UNICEF, has reached more than 1,000 adolescents and young people in under a year across Vientiane, Savannakhet, Luang Prabang, and Xieng Khouang provinces. Mr. Thongly...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philipines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 29, 2025

INDONESIA 1. GOVT INSISTS ON KEEPING FREE MEALS PROGRAMME RUNNING -- THE JAKARTA POST The government insists on keeping the free nutritious meals programme running and will only close problematic kitchens temporarily for investigation, despite...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philipines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 29, 2025

INDONESIA 1. GOVT INSISTS ON KEEPING FREE MEALS PROGRAMME RUNNING -- THE JAKARTA POST The government insists on keeping the free nutritious meals programme running and will only close problematic kitchens temporarily for investigation, despite...

US intelligence-sharing to combat crime along Lao and Thai border

US intelligence-sharing to combat crime along Lao and Thai border Published on: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Published on: Sun, Sep 28, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The Golden Triangle has become a notorious ground for illicit manufacturing and...