Ensuring that Laos’ natural environment remains unspoiled is key to attracting visitors, Deputy Prime Minister  Sonexay Siphandone said when visiting Tham Namlod Xebangfay and Konglor caves in Khammuan province earlier this weekMore ...

The management of donated resources for disaster relief has been carried out transparently and with accountability as the responsible committee called on the public to report any related misconduct.More ...

The National Assembly (NA) plans to consider 10 new laws and amend 13 existing laws next year as parliament steps up efforts to ensure Laos is governed by the rule of law.According to the Assembly’s work plan for 2020, which lawmakers approved at the close ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the business sector that the government will take into consideration all recommendations and legitimate comments from them and the public before drawing up business promotion policies. The premier made the comment on Wednesday at the annual meeting of ...

The level of chronic malnutrition in Laos has decreased from 44 percent in 2012 to 33 percent in 2017. However, the country still has the highest rate of malnutrition in the South East Asian region making the population’s intake of quality nutrients a challenge.This was ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Political relations between Laos and Vietnam have soared to new heights, while the two parties and governments have persistently encouraged bilateral and economic cooperation.Leaders from the parties and governments gave this assessment during their meetings in Vientiane this week.More ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Vientiane will work with the developers of four special economic zones (SEZs) to encourage more investment by Japanese companies, to boost trade and economic ties between Laos and Japan.A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in ...

KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Restaurateurs and entrepreneurs can now tap into Laos’ rich food and farming culture, with the launch of a website dedicated to preserving traditional recipes and agricultural practices before they die out.More ...

Laos will continue cooperation with its development partners to identify solutions to eliminate violence against children, a leading official told a world forum last week. Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Khampheng Saysompheng, confirmed at the High Level Global Conference on the Universal Prohibition of ...

The concrete casting for the first block of the Luang Prabang cross-Mekong River super major bridge’ continuous beam along the China-Laos Railway was completed on Sept. 17, the Chinese contractor told Xinhua on Saturday. Yan Haiyong, CPC party secretary of the China Railway No.8 Engineering ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government is closely monitoring the management of loans given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to ensure they are used wisely and profitably. Speaking at the annual meeting of the finance sector earlier this month, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said the ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Many agricultural promotion companies in Laos have limited their rice exports because of the supply shortage in the domestic market despite high demand from overseas.High rice prices and the impact of flooding within the country this season are the main reasons ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao and Chinese officials, researchers and businesses came together in Vientiane yesterday to discuss digital economic development, applying big data in tourism and strengthening capacity in emergency response.A seminar themed “Importance of Digital Economic Development, Experiences and Lessons of China, Application ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government is determined to promote small and medium-sized enterprises as well as push new business start-ups that are crucial for economic growth.Thaan Fun Organic Garden, a group of local organic shampoo and dish-washing liquid producers from Pakngum district, Vientiane, ...

The Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) and Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) have completed their first exchange training programme.The four-week programme under South-South Cooperation with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) came to an end last week.The programme began this year ...

Individuals and legal entities who do not run a financial institution should not be permitted to operate currency exchange businesses as their operation has affected the value of the national currency. National Assembly (NA)’s members made the suggestion when debating the amendment draft to the Law ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The European Union (EU) will continue to add more than 135 billion kip (14 million euros) for the ‘Basic Education Support Programme in Laos’ to help the nation achieve its education development plans.This was the message delivered during a visit to ...

Laos’ economic growth is expected to reach 6.9 percent in 2019-2020, according to the latest World Bank (WB) economic report on the region.Supported by increased power generation, growing opportunities in the non-resource sectors from closer regional integration, and reforms to improve the business environment, growth ...

Promising prospects for electric vehicles (EV) in Laos as an agreement signed between power producer ລັດວິສາຫະກິດໄຟຟ້າລາວ EDL and electric-powered vehicle proponents EVLao, The Laotian Times reports.Looking to industry leaders at manufacturing hotpots like Japan, Germany & China, it would appear the early arrival of the electric age when it comes ...

VIENTIANE, March 22 (Xinhua) — The Lao government has made a preparation and prevention paper in response to recent swine fever outbreaks in neighboring countries and possible risks they might pose, especially to Laos’ border areas, local daily Vientiane Times reported on Friday.An importation ban ...