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Lao central bank issues licenses for cryptocurrency exchange platforms
Vientiane, Jan 19 (IANS) Lao central bank, the bank of Lao PDR, has issued licenses authorising two companies to trade in cryptocurrencies.
2022-01-19
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Business/Economy,Politics
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Laos to reopen for tourists from Jan 1
Vientiane, Dec 16 (IANS) The Laos government announced on Thursday a plan to reopen for visitors starting from January 1, 2022, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
2021-12-16
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Lao officials, businesses mull plans for Covid-safe tourism
Vientiane, Dec 13 (IANS) Lao government officials and business operators have been discussing plans to reopen the country to tourists next month with special Covid-19 measures in place.
2021-12-13
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Covid restrictions in Laos to remain indefinitely
Vientiane, Nov 15 (IANS) As the number of the fresh Covid-19 cases were still increaaing in Laos, the government has announced an extension of restrictive measures until further notice.
2021-11-15
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos readies transition to exit 'Least Developed Country' status
Vientiane, Nov 12 (IANS) The Lao government has called for all sectors and stakeholders to prepare for a smooth transition in plans to exit the 'Least Developed Country' (LDC) status in 2026.
2021-11-12
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos further extends lockdown
Vientiane, Oct 31 (IANS) The Laos government has extended the ongoing lockdown in the country for another 15 days, as the number of Covid-19 cases has continued to rise.
2021-10-31
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos launches tourism recovery roadmap for 2021-2025
Vientiane, Oct 25 (IANS) The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has launched the Tourism Recovery Roadmap for 2021-2025, aiming to support the recovery of the Covid-hit sector by promoting domestic travel, local media reported on Monday.
2021-10-25
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos bans travel within, to and from capital
Vientiane, Sep 19 (IANS) Authorities in Laos' capital Vientiane on Sunday imposed a ban on all travels to and from the city and within four major districts from until September 30, 2021.
2021-09-19
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos to produce 'herbal treatments' for Covid in capsule form
Vientiane, Sep 8 (IANS) Pharmaceutical producers in Laos are to begin the production of herbal treatments for Covid-19 in capsule form.
2021-09-08
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine
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5th batch of Chinese vaccines arrives in Laos
Vientiane, Aug 9 (IANS) The fifth batch of China-donated Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine carried by the Chinese YTO Airlines cargo plane arrived at the Lao capital Vientiane late on Saturday.
2021-08-09
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine
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Laos opposes politicisation of vaccines, Covid-19 origin tracing
Vientiane, July 28 (IANS) The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that politicization of vaccines or the origin tracing of Covid-19 virus should be avoided.
2021-07-28
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Six Laos athletes to compete in Tokyo Olympic Games
Vientiane, June 30 (IANS) Athletes, trainers and National Sports Committee of Laos (NOCL) officials will travel to Japan on July 15 to participate in the Tokyo Olympic Games, which are set to start on July 23.
2021-06-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Sports,Other Sports
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Laos sees decline in dengue fever cases
Vientiane, June 23 (IANS) Laos saw a decline in dengue fever cases in the first six months of 2021, compared to the corresponding period of last year.
2021-06-23
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Laos records 112 new Covid-19 cases
Vientiane, May 2 (IANS) Laos recorded 112 new cases of Covid-19, raising the total in the country to 933, according to the Lao Ministry of Health on Sunday.
2021-05-02
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Covid-19 cases in Laos reach 821
Vientiane, May 1 (IANS) The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Laos has reached 821 as 64 new cases were reported on Saturday.
2021-05-01
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Lao govt orders tougher action to curb Covid-19 spread
Vientiane, April 30 (IANS) Laos' National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has told its provincial bodies to intensify action to contain the spreading Covid-19 outbreak.
2021-04-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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3rd batch of China-donated Covid vaccines handed over to Laos
Vientiane, April 29 (IANS) The third batch of China-donated Covid-19 vaccines has arrived in and been handed over to Laos.
2021-04-29
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Laos confirms 75 more Covid-19 cases
Vientiane, April 27 (IANS) Laos recorded 75 more cases of Covid-19, raising the total in the country to 511, according to the Lao Ministry of Health on Tuesday.
2021-04-27
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Over 40,700 vaccinated Covid-19 doses in Laos
Vientiane, March 19 (IANS) As of March 15, more than 40,700 people across the country of Laos have been given the first doses of Covid-19 vaccine, a media report said.
2021-03-19
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine
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Lao officials monitoring border to curb 2nd Covid wave
Vientiane, Feb 24 (IANS) The authorities across Laos continue to implement preventive measures and closely monitor the people entering the country to prevent the second wave of Covid outbreak.
2021-02-24
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Dengue cases reach 7,928 in Laos
Vientiane, Nov 26 (IANS) The dengue cases in Laos have reached 7,928 since January, along with 12 deaths, the Ministry of Health said.
2020-11-26
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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China, Laos to strengthen ties in Covid fight, economy
Vientiane, Oct 14 (IANS) Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Wednesday with Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and the two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the post-epidemic era, economic ties and coordination in regional affairs.
2020-10-14
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos authorities urge people to be vigilant against Covid
Vientiane, Sep 30 (IANS) Laos' Health ministry has urged the people to remain vigilant and continue to take precautions against Covid-19.
2020-09-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Laos now COVID-19 free
Vientiane, June 13 (IANS) The Laos government announced that the country had overcome COVID-19, after discharging the last of its 19 hospitalized patients and not having registered any new cas in 59 days, local media reported Saturday.
2020-06-13
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,International
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Laos expects to welcome 1.4 mn tourists in 2023
Vientiane, Jan 24 (IANS) The Lao government hopes to attract 1.4 million domestic and foreign visitors this year, which is expected to generate more than $340 million.
2023-01-24
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Human Interest/Society
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Lao President urges people to overcome challenges
Vientiane, April 14 (IANS) Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith delivered a Lao New Year message, encouraging the Lao people to overcome the various challenges facing the nation.
2022-04-14
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos, Cuba agree to boost cooperation
Vientiane, Oct 4 (IANS) Laos and Cuba have signed four memorandums of understanding to step up cooperation in education, health and agriculture.
2022-10-04
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Diplomacy,Politics
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Laos begins to prepare for ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024
Vientiane, May 15 (IANS) Lao authorities are preparing to host the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2024, which will take place in the Vientiane on next January.
2023-05-15
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Inflation in Laos inflation hits 23-year high
Vientiane, Feb 6 (IANS) The inflation rate in Laos climbed to 40.3 per cent year-on-year in January 2023, the highest in 23 years, with a surge in energy and consumer goods prices.
2023-02-06
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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People in Laos enjoy 1st full scale New Year celebration after Covid
Vientiane, April 15 (IANS) People enjoyed Lao New Year celebration activities across the country in 2023, after events were cancelled or downsized for three years in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2023-04-15
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Human Interest/Society
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Laos Parliament approves cabinet reshuffle
Vientiane, Jan 30 (IANS) The Standing Committee of the Laos National Assembly (NA) on Monday approved a three-minister cabinet reshuffle, following a proposal by the Prime Minister.
2023-01-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos expects to attract 900,000 foreign visitors in 2022
Vientiane, Aug 31 (IANS) The Laos government plans to attract 900,000 foreign visitors in 2022, which is expected to generate more than $218 million, according to the latest report from the Tourism Development Department.
2022-08-31
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Severe air pollution impacting health, outdoor activities in Laos
Vientiane, March 28 (IANS) Many parts of Laos are covered in a thick haze with PM 2.5 levels greatly exceeding safe levels, adversely affecting people's health and reducing visibility in some places.
2023-03-28
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Environment/Wildlife
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Over 1.8 mn unexploded bombs cleared in Laos since 1996
Vientiane, April 6 (IANS) Over 1.8 million unexploded ordnance (UXO) devices have been cleared from 79,599 hectares of land in Laos from 1996 to February 2023, making agricultural land safe for farmers and freeing up other areas for development.
2023-04-06
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Human Interest/Society
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Laos' inflation falls for 1st time in 18 months
Vientiane, April 6 (IANS) Laos recorded an inflation rate of 40.97 per cent in March, the first drop from the previous month since August 2021, according to official data.
2023-04-06
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos earns over $41 mn from coffee export in Jan-June
Vientiane, July 8 (IANS) Laos exported over 14,559 tonnes of coffee worth more than $41 million in the first six months of 2022.
2022-07-08
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos to vaccinate children aged 6-11 against Covid
Vientiane, Feb 16 (IANS) The Lao government will begin a nationwide rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children between 6-11 years of age in March to reopen schools safely, local media reported on Wednesday.
2022-02-16
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,National,Health/Medicine
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Lao govt seeks solutions to revitalising economy at open meeting
Vientiane, Jan 20 (IANS) Lao government has instructed relevant agencies to consider challenges facing the country and find effective ways to revitalise the economy, local media reported.
2023-01-20
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Thousands of people in Laos affected by floods
Vientiane, Sep 30 (IANS) Thousands of people in the southern provinces of Laos have been affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Noru.
2022-09-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Typhoon Noru to bring heavy rain, thunderstorm to most of Laos
Vientiane, Sep 28 (IANS) Typhoon Noru is expected to hit the central and southern provinces of Laos on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorm to most of the country, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said.
2022-09-28
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia armies complete disaster rescue exercises
Vientiane, Sep 16 (IANS) The Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian armies completed five-day disaster rescue exercises in Lao capital Vientiane, Lao News Agency (KPL) reported.
2022-09-16
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Diplomacy,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Tropical storm Noru triggers flooding in Laos
Vientiane, Sep 29 (IANS) Typhoon Noru, which has weakened and been downgraded to a tropical storm, has made landfall in Laos and caused flooding in southern Attapeu province.
2022-09-29
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Environment/Wildlife
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Lao cabinet orders urgent action to tackle air pollution
Vientiane, March 30 (IANS) The Lao cabinet has issued an order for urgent action to tackle air pollution following the rise of PM2.5 to unsafe levels.
2023-03-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Environment/Wildlife
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Lao govt seeks to revive tourism sector
Vientiane, May 25 (IANS) The Lao cabinet has instructed state bodies to work with tour and service operators to revitalise the tourism industry and boost the economy.
2023-05-25
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Dengue fever cases in Laos increase to 2,041
Vientiane, May 17 (IANS) Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 2,041 since January, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.
2023-05-17
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society
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Lao cabinet reshuffled, new PM elected
Vientiane, Dec 30 (IANS) The Lao cabinet was reshuffled at the concluding meeting of the Fourth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (Ninth Legislature) held here on Friday, with the election of lawmaker Sonexay Siphandone as the new Prime Minister.
2022-12-30
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos begins to prepare for 2024 ASEAN summit
Vientiane, Feb 10 (IANS) Preparations are underway for Laos to host the next ASEAN summit in 2024, with a national-level meeting convened at the Prime Minister's Office to discuss the arrangements, local media reported on Friday.
2023-02-10
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Lao ruling party resolves action to urgently address economic woes
Vientiane, May 31 (IANS) The Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee has resolved the action to urgently address economic difficulties, especially those relating to fuel shortage, fluctuating currency exchange rates and rising inflation.
2022-05-31
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos launches online visa application portal
Vientiane, March 3 (IANS) Laos has launched an official online visa portal allowing foreign residents and citizens living overseas to apply for a visa online.
2022-03-03
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Politics
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Laos, Cambodia agree to promote cooperation in border security
Vientiane, Sep 1 (IANS) Personnel from the Lao and Cambodian armies will continue their cooperation in border security as well as humanitarian assistance, especially during natural disasters.
2022-09-01
Category: International, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Diplomacy,Politics,Defence/Security
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