Hundreds of people are missing and several others confirmed dead after a hydroelectric dam project in southern Laos collapsed late Monday following days of heavy rains, state media said.

Most children in Laos live in rural areas, where about 80% of families earn a living ... and hygiene services and activities in 471 villages across six districts in Khammouane and Savannakht provinces ...

and reduce disaster risks in key provinces of Laos, with the goal of enhancing rural living conditions. Representatives from Laos' Ministry of Planning and Investment and development partners ...

In a bid to reduce poverty, the Lao government has expanded the Village Development Fund ... the development of basic infrastructure in rural areas, such as road repairs, transportation, and ...

VIENTIANE, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Laos and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to improving rural ... over 350 Lao villages by ...

Children from nearby villages may come aboard asking for food or snacks, offering a humbling glimpse into rural life in Laos. While the journey can feel long, it's also incredibly peaceful.

Lao PDR is making efforts to scale up rural sanitation and hygiene. The Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach combined with sanitation marketing tools in 266 villages led to a 32% increase in ...