An EU-funded ITC project teaches Laotian chilli and basil farmers how to eliminate pests safely, earning stable incomes and supporting their families

Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) in Luang Prabang recently celebrated its 8th anniversary; it is the only hospital in northern Laos that treats children free of charge and cares for 30.000 children every year

The Lao national identity card system is now back online, after it was down for five months: now citizens can once again have their identity cards issued

The mayor of Vientiane Capital reported annual economic growth of 4,83% in 2022, with the city's gross domestic product exceeding LAK 62 billion (USD 3 million)

The country recorded the highest number of accidents in the capital Vientiane in 2022, over 1.000, with most accidents caused by speeding