Lao Authorities assess aftermath of Phou Phanang forest blaze
Sangthong district authorities in Vientiane are assessing the extent of forest destroyed by fire in the Phou Phanang (Phanang Mountain) National Protected Area last week.District authorities said the official data on losses and further measures to protect forests are still being assessed.A representative of authorities ...
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Investigators: Laos' Dam collapse not a “force majeure” event
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The collapse of saddle dam D at the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project in Attapeu province last year was not considered as “force majeure”, a senior government official said yesterday.Vice President of the National Investigation Committee (NIC) formed by the government to ...
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Oudomxay rolls out red carpet for Lao New Year
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Oudomxay province is preparing a host of colourful activities for visitors during the Lao New Year holiday from April 14-16, aiming to make the celebrations more elaborate than in previous years.An official at the province’s Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr ...
Siladda Souliyong
Educators spotlight primary education in development plans
Education officials, members of international organisations and development partners met on Thursday to endorse key policy recommendations for the next step of the Education and Sports Sector Development Plan (ESSDP) for 2021-2025.The recommendations focus on primary education, aiming to improve the knowledge and pedagogical skills ...
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Hundreds of southern schools closed after widespread flooding
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Many schools in the nation’s south have been closed temporarily following floods caused by Tropical Storm Podul which damaged infrastructure including school buildings.A large number of students are still waiting to take their classes while local officials speed up efforts to ...
Keoviengkhone Bounviseth
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Communicable disease control improving but more work needed
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – While Laos has seen improvements in communicable disease control, the sector needs to train more doctors and nurses in the field in order to maintain the overall health of the population. Training will be an opportunity to introduce the epidemic prevention platform, ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
New guidelines in Laos to strengthen human trafficking response
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Members of the Lao Women’s Union yesterday met with ministerial officials in Vientiane to discuss the drafting of new policy guidelines on family violence, child protection and human trafficking.The meeting was chaired by the Director of the Lao Women’s Union Counselling ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Laos, UNDP tackle removing UXO obstacle to development
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in cooperation with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is continuing to strengthen national capacities to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 18 – Lives Safe from Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).Representatives of the government’s concerned authorities and development partners on Tuesday discussed ...
Ounkham Pimmata
Saravan reveals long kept secrets to visitors
SARAVAN, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Several new attractions in Saravan province, including a waterfall and caves at Phouphasouk Park, are proving to be a hit with tourists.These new attractions are located in areas with astonishing natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere.More ...
Phouthong Sivongsa
Laos exports first shipment of rice quota to China
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos recently began shipping the first 1,100 tonnes of polished rice to China as part of a 50,000-tonne export quota agreement between the Lao government and China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO).This first shipment is being transported in July ...
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Laos, DPRK diplomats confident of strengthening longstanding relationship
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The longstanding friendship between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) will be strengthened persistently despite increasing global complications.Diplomats from the two countries gave their confident assessment as they gathered in Vientiane yesterday ...
Somxay Sengdara
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Laos urged to speed up energy transfer to Cambodia
Cambodia has asked Laos to speed up the transmission of energy to the kingdom under a deal signed earlier this year.In March, the Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) signed an agreement to purchase 200 MW from Laos from 2019 to 2021.Cambodian Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak urged ...
Khmer Times
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1734339/laos-urged-to-speed-up-energy-transfer-to-cambodia
Lao Airlines expects Chinese bookings to reach new heights
Lao Airlines staff believe the number of Chinese customers could surge to 241,500 this year. This would be an increase of about 42 percent compared to last year when Chinese nationals made 170,500 flight reservations.More ...
Souksamai Boulom
Laos' Wattay International Airport declared a smoke-free zone
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Smokers will not be allowed to light up at Wattay International Airport after it was declared a smoke-free zone on Friday.Deputy Minister of Health Associate Prof. Dr Phouthone Muongpak said the airport was the first in Laos to prohibit smoking.More ...
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Inactive investors in Laos to lose land concession licences
The government has given the green light for state agencies to revoke land concession licences held by investors who fail to develop state land in accordance with agreements. Speaking at a press conference at the end of the cabinet’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, government spokesperson Dr ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Savannakhet immigration officials ordered to end border crossing fees
Immigration officials working at the second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge in Savannakhet province, which forms the border with Mukdahan province in Thailand, have been ordered to stop the collection of immigration and service fees. The Prime Minister’s Office last week issued a notice to the Deputy ...
Cambodian NGOs Reject Invitation to Regional Forum on Proposed Lao Dams
A Cambodian coalition of NGOs dedicated to raising public awareness about the risks associated with dams on the Mekong River said Thursday that it will boycott a regional stakeholder forum for two proposed hydropower projects in Laos because its concerns were ignored by the organizing ...
Lao Women’s Union supports victims of human trafficking
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao Women’s Union is partnering with Unicef and relevant ministries in a bid to protect more women and children from human trafficking.A consultation meeting on the drafting of guidelines concerning protection and assistance for the victims of trafficking took place ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
US. Supports Lao Government To Strengthen Law Enforcement, Border Security
(KPL) The United States and the Lao PDR signed an Amended Letter of Agreement between the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane and the Department of Customs in the Ministry of Finance of the Lao PDR to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of Law Enforcement and ...
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Dialogue aims to boost Japanese investment climate in Laos
Representatives from Laos and Japan yesterday discussed several key issues to improve the investment environment in the country.Aims of the 12th meeting of the Laos-Japan Public and Private Sectors Joint Dialogues in Vientiane included seeking solutions to problems faced by Japanese business people and investors ...
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