The brother of Simone White, a British tourist who died in a mass ethanol poisoning in Laos has lambasted �135 fines being issued to offenders as 'an absolute joke' ....
In a warm and festive atmosphere, officials and staff from the two embassies exchanged new year wishes for peace, development and success, reaffirming the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Laos.
No matter how complex and unpredictable global and regional developments may become, he affirmed, Laos and Việt Nam will remain inseparable. The Lao People’s Army stands ready to further deepen cooperation in a substantive and effective manner.
13 (Xinhua) -- Unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance remains a national priority in Laos, with the government continuing its efforts to remove UXO to protect communities and pave the way for the country's sustainable growth.