Vientiane Times
Lao Govt awards medal to outstanding UK researcher
The Lao government has awarded the Cross of Labour medal to a researcher from the United Kingdom in recognition of the outstanding contribution he has made to the quality of lab and data management systems at Mahosot Hospital Microbiology Laboratory in Vientiane.The medal was awarded ...
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Health system adopts quality assurance measures in Laos
Representatives from line departments of the Ministry of Health met with development partners in Vientiane on Monday as part of a committee to review the quality assurance structures and measures that underpin the health care system in Laos. During the day’s proceedings, participants reported on the ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Lao DPM calls on health officials to wipe out measles-rubella
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr Somdy Duangdy, has called on health officials countrywide to continue their advocacy efforts to prevent an outbreak of measles-rubella. All children and women should be vaccinated against measles-rubella, especially those living in remote areas, he said. More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Tourism, hospitality improvements targeted through skills training
While many people are employed in the hospitality industry their customer service doesn’t often meet Asean standards so more training is needed to improve their skills. Deputy Director General of the Department of Skills Development and Employment at the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Mr ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Lao Authorities assess aftermath of Phou Phanang forest blaze
Sangthong district authorities in Vientiane are assessing the extent of forest destroyed by fire in the Phou Phanang (Phanang Mountain) National Protected Area last week.District authorities said the official data on losses and further measures to protect forests are still being assessed.A representative of authorities ...
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Laos supports Mekong-Lancang cooperation, a bright future expected
Laos will do everything it can to help the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) deliver as many tangible benefits as possible to the people of the Mekong region. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Thongphane Savanhphet, conveyed this message at an event to mark the 3rd anniversary of ...
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Vietnam extends scholarship programme for Lao students
The Vietnamese government is continuing its support programme by providing 1,273 scholarships for Lao students and officials to study in Laos and Vietnam this year.The details were revealed in an official report tabled at a meeting in Vientiane yesterday to highlight achievements in cooperation and ...
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Lao Policy-makers get lessons in regulatory impact assessment
The government is conducting regulatory impact assessment (RIA) training for policy-makers working at the national and provincial levels.The training is taking place in Vientiane from March 13-15. Its goal is to ensure that Laos develops a well-functioning regulatory system which protects the community and the ...
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Lao Front committee bolsters support for development process
The Committee of the Lao Front for National development is meeting in Vientiane to summarise its most recent activities and outline plans in support of its role to boost solidarity and encourage the people of Laos to support the country’s development.The fourth Plenary Session of ...
Phomphong Laoin
Govt, development partners discuss Laos’ graduation from LDC status
Government officials and development partners are meeting in Vientiane to discuss the implications of Laos’ graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.The national policy workshop on fostering productive capacities and structural economic transformation with regard to the country’s change in development status is taking place ...
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