Lao Telecom to invest US$17 million in system upgrade
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao Telecommunication Company Limited (LTC), the country’s leading telecommunications operator, plans to invest more than US$17 million to upgrade its network and provide better services.More ...
News Desk
Laos ministry details international support for education, sports
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – International non-government organisations, associations and foundations are cooperating with the government to contribute US$99,663,578 as part of ongoing education and sports programmes around the country.International groups this year will provide US$17,253,833 to develop universities, schools and other education and sports sector ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
Lao Dam Collapse Due to Use of Soil: Water Experts
Poor construction methods, with soil used in place of concrete, caused a fatal hydropower dam collapse last year in Laos, a panel of water experts has concluded, prompting a rejection of its findings by the South Korean firm that built the project.The disaster occurred on ...
Max Avary
PDI plans investments in two Lao hydropower plants
Padaeng Industry Public Co Ltd (PDI) plans to further expand its capacity to generate renewable energy by signing a memorandum of understanding to jointly invest in two hydropower plants in Laos with a total capacity of 114 megawatts. PDI signed an MoU with EDL-Generation Public ...
The Nation News Staff
German govt to provide 51.7 million euros for Lao development
The German government has agreed to provide a grant of 51.7 million euros to support development projects in Laos during the 2018-2019 fiscal year.More ...
Times Reporters
New questions asked about Laos dam toll, builder’s role
The official death toll given by Vientiane for the dam disaster in southern Laos in July is not credible, according to civil-society groups in Thailand.Premrudee Daoroung, a well-known environmental campaigner who is part of the Laos Dam Investment Monitor, said the official toll of about 40 ...
Jim Pollard
Lao Govt warns it will scrap inactive land concession projects
The government has warned that it will revoke the licences of investors whose land concession projects have not made any development or progress. The move follows a government inspection of more than 1,000 land concession projects, which found that 138 such projects covering a total of ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Students get lessons from UN on human trafficking prevention
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Students from secondary schools and the National University of Laos met in Vientiane recently to learn about human trafficking, especially how to counter trafficking in persons under the rule of international law.The topic was discussed during the course of a Model ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/students-get-lessons-un-human-trafficking-prevention-101595
Lao, Thai electricity firms agree on new power rates
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Électricité du Laos (EDL) and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have agreed on new electricity tariff rates which will commence between the two state agencies at the beginning of next month.According to the new power purchasing agreement (PPA), which the ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Lao ministry inspecting banana plantations to ensure sustainable agricultural practices
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is inspecting banana plantations across Laos and directing operators to produce their crops in line with sustainable agricultural practices.The number of investors and banana plantations around the country decreased after the government enforced a ban ...
The mayor issued a ban on invasion at the national park
The mayor of the capital issued Order No. 031 / dated 18 August 2021 on the protection of the Phu Phanang Phu – Khao Khwai National Protected Area to prevent forest encroachment, eliminate every construction in the protected area, prohibit trade in logging equipment, block ...
Laopattana
Laos PM calls for joint effort to combat drugs problem
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for the continued participation of all sectors to combat drug trafficking.Mr Thongloun made the call on Tuesday in a message marking the 32nd anniversary of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-pm-calls-joint-effort-combat-drugs-problem-99159
Thai firm eyes expansion with official launch in Lao market
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Thai company, Brother Commercial Ltd is eyeing further opportunities for their business in the Lao market after a decade of distributing its products locally.The details were revealed by the firm during an official launch and press conference for the Brother brand ...
Souksamai Boulom
Feasibility study for Forestry and Eco Agriculture project gets underway
The government has given the green light to Jia Run Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. to carry out a feasibility study for an ecological agriculture development project in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province. the company planned to operate the project on area of 5,000 hectares, as a ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Organic farmers meet buyers in Laos but need more opportunities
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Vientiane organic farmers group still needs more market opportunities to expand the business operations of its members so they can become sustainable.Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in cooperation with the Vientiane Agriculture and Forestry Department, ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/organic-farmers-meet-buyers-laos-need-more-opportunities-98644
Ten Lao banks to seek loan for promotion of SMEs
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Banking Operation Department under the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has signed up 10 commercial banks to seek a loan of US$300 million from China Development Bank (CDB) for the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Laos.A ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/ten-lao-banks-seek-loan-promotion-smes-104290
430 tonnes of rice bound for flood victims
The government has handed over about 430 tonnes of rice worth over 3.3 billion kip provided by the Japanese government as part of ongoing disaster assistance to the southern provinces.The support includes about 149 tonnes of rice for communities in Borikhamxay province, 100 tonnes for ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Mega First's Laos hydropower project in final stage of completion
KUALA LUMPUR: Mega First Corp Bhd’s Laos hydropower project is in the final stage of completion with the first turbine installation in March followed by the energy test in June-July.“Construction of the Don Sahong hydropower project has reached 79%-80% as of Dec-2018,” said PublicInvest in its ...
The Star Online
Nation reaffirms commitment to good governance, rule of law
Laos will continue to work with its development partners to enhance the capacity building of central and local law-making bodies to promote good governance, human rights, and the rule of law.Minister of Justice, Mr Xaysi Santivong made the remarks yesterday in his speech to open ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Experts tackle integration of int’l development goals in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Various government sectors are facing challenges in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially the integration of the goals into indicators for the national socio-economic development plan (NSEDP).This issue was a key topic tabled for discussion among experts from government sectors ...
Phomphong Laoin