Laos Places 132nd On Status of Children Report
Save the Children launched a new global report, ‘The Many Faces of Exclusion’ where it ranked countries based on a range of indicators related to childhood.More ...
The Laotian Times
Kip weakens against Thai baht, hurts Lao importers
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The continuously weakening value of the Lao kip against the Thai baht has hurt businesses in Laos, especially those engaged in import operations, forcing them to accept a cut in profits.As of September 2, the exchange rate at the Banque pour ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/kip-weakens-against-thai-baht-hurts-lao-importers-103260
Lao construction industry eyes use of smart technology
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Engineering experts in the fields of construction and architecture learnt more about the smart construction industry during a seminar held on Tuesday on the 4th industrial revolution and digital transformation.The event was organised by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) office ...
Souksamai Boulom
Japan farewells Lao scholars, celebrates programme anniversary
Some 20 Lao students will start their advanced learning and research in Japan, supported by the Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS) and the Young Leaders Programme (YLP).A reception for students and alumni of the JDS and YLP was held in Vientiane on Tuesday to ...
Keoviengkhone Bounviseth
Health researchers put non-communicable disease control under microscope
Representatives from development partners and line departments of the Ministry of Health met yesterday in Vientiane to discuss the control of non-communicable diseases (NCD).The discussion was part of the three-day 12th National Health Research Forum (12th NHRF) which concluded yesterday and also covered achieving universal ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
PM to attend World Economic Forum in Vietnam
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will head a Lao delegation to attend the 27th World Economic Forum on Asean, scheduled to take place on September 11-13 in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.More ...
Times Reporters
Laos Sees Drop in Foreign Direct Investment Inflow
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow to Laos decreased in 2018 amid a drop in new investment from China, a recent report has shown.FDI inflow to Laos last year stood at USD 1.3 billion, a 17 percent drop from the previous year, according to the World Investment ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/07/15/laos-sees-drop-in-foreign-direct-investment-inflow/
Laos, Asean back use of traditional medicine
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos will continue to work with other Asean member countries to guarantee the quality and safety of traditional medicine.This was the message at the ongoing meeting of the 31st Asean Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality on Traditional Medicines and Health ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
NUOL hosting int’l science research forum
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Faculty members of the National University of Laos (NUOL), institutes and foreign officials will be presenting papers at the International Research Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development at NUOL on November 5-6.The conference is being held by the ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
Troops withdrawn from unsettled Laos-Cambodia border area
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Cambodia have pulled back their troops from an unsettled border area in Mounlapamok district, Champassak province, with the operation completed within the planned timeframe.The pullback took place in line with the agreement reached by military delegations from the two ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/troops-withdrawn-unsettled-laos-cambodia-border-area-103145
Laos’ economic growth rate revised to 6.6%, floods dampen prospects
Anyone who has been flicking on screens to news of floods in Laos, extreme weather-related disasters in the region and trade frictions beyond will not be surprised to hear that such developments have subdued economic growth somewhat.More ...
The Laotian Times
Govt proposes amendment to Enterprise Bankruptcy Law in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has asked the National Assembly to approve an amendment to the Law on Enterprise Bankruptcy, hoping that the change will improve the business climate in Laos.Minister of Justice Mr Xaysy Santivong on Tuesday presented a draft of the revised ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Laos values cooperation with China’s Yunnan province
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The country highly values the cooperative ties with China’s Yunnan province, which have facilitated the geographic conditions for broadening the cooperation.Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Saleumxay Kommasith made the assessment during his visit to the Chinese province early this week on ...
Times Reporters
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-values-cooperation-china%E2%80%99s-yunnan-province-98793
Thailand invites Lao business operators to trade fairs
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Department of International Trade Promotion, Thai Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with The Federation of Thai Industries introduced the Bangkok RHVAC 2019 and Bangkok E&E 2019 fairs to Lao entrepreneurs in the hope of attracting more visitors from Asean countries.The ...
News Desk
Authorities hail success of Visit Laos-China Year
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Visit Laos-China Year 2019 officially concluded on Monday with authorities from both countries attending a ceremony as the campaign not only boosted tourism exchanges but also significantly improved the relationship between the two neighbours.The Visit Laos-China Year 2019 closing ceremony took place ...
Times Reporters
Indonesia’s Largest Bank Mandiri Eyes Lao Market
Indonesia’s state-owned Mandiri Bank has announced its intention to enter Laos and Cambodia.Rohan Nafas, Mandiri Bank corporate secretary, said the bank is now studying the best ways of penetrating the two new markets.More ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/08/07/indonesias-largest-bank-mandiri-eyes-lao-market/
Lao government reviews progress in war on drugs
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government is working to tackle the nationwide drug problem by partnering with neighbouring countries, and police have seized sizeable quantities of amphetamine, heroin and crystal methamphetamine.The current situation was reported on at a meeting held on Tuesday to review the ...
Phomphong Laoin
PM visits disease outbreak areas in Saravan
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has told ministries and local authorities to remain vigilant as they attempt to control the outbreaks of dengue fever and African swine fever in Saravan province.The premier gave the advice during his visit to the southern province, ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/pm-visits-disease-outbreak-areas-saravan-102111
Law amendment aims to boost Lao national revenue
The government has highlighted the need to modernise the tax collection system and enhance transparency in the financial sector to boost national revenue, a senior official has said. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Somdy Duangdy presented a draft amended law relating to tax management ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Kingdom okays 2,400MW power purchase from Laos
A cabinet meeting on Wednesday decided that the government will purchase 2,400MW of electricity from Laos.A briefing document uploaded by government spokesman Phay Siphan to his Facebook page confirmed this.It said Cambodia will buy exclusive power from two coal-fired power plants in Laos – TSBP ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-okays-2400mw-power-purchase-laos