Laos eyes upgrade of organic agriculture to build trade competitiveness
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government is urging farmers to embrace the commercial farming of organic crops and to develop product systems so they can compete more effectively in international markets.That’s the message at the 7th Lao Organic Agriculture Forum (LOAF) under the theme: ...
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IFC Continues To Support Lao PDR To Improve Investment Climate, Promote Sustainable And Inclusive Growth
(KPL) IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is accelerating its support to the Lao government in improving the climate for investment and doing business in the country. A more predictable and transparent business environment will help attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), generate ...
KPL
Gov’t Approves Additional 500 Billion Kip For Rehabilitating Agro Sector Next Year
(KPL) The government has approved additional 500 billion kip as emergency aid for 2019 for rehabilitating agro infrastructure damaged by recent floods, procuring agricultural inputs including rice seeds, fertilizers, and as a compensation for damages caused by recent insect infestation, mostly in northern provinces.More ...
KPL editor
Korea International Cooperation Agency supports capacity building for labour inspectors
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has been hosting a series of fellowship programmes to improve the capacity of Lao labour inspectors through enhanced background knowledge and practical case studies.The initiative is scheduled to run for three years from 2018 to ...
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Tourist arrivals on track to hit target for 2019
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The number of domestic and foreign tourists holidaying in Laos during the first nine months of this year increased compared to the same period last year, while visitor numbers from some countries that had slowed in recent years were also up.More ...
Siladda Souliyong
Health authorities in Laos redoubling efforts to limit dengue fever outbreak
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Health officials and medical staff at hospitals across the country, including the capital, are endeavouring to combat the increasing number of dengue fever cases this year. Many hospitals in the capital have converted corridors and meeting rooms into wards due to a ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/health-authorities-laos-redoubling-efforts-limit-dengue-fever-outbreak-99587
Laos govt reviews conditions for import and sale of vehicles
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has instructed dealers who import and sell vehicles to present their documents to the Department of Import and Export of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce no later than November 29.If a company fails to present their documents they ...
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Workshop in Laos tackles global value chains, services, economic liberalisation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Government officials from several organisations are attending a capacity building workshop in Vientiane from September 30 – October 2 on global production value chains, services and economic liberalisation in Asean Least Developed Countries (LDCs).The workshop comes as Laos’ economic integration with ...
Government Fails in Promise to Deliver Assistance to Victims of Laos Dam Burst
Survivors of July’s disaster at the Xe Pian Xe Namnoy (PNPC) hydropower project in Champassak, Laos are calling upon the local and national governments for relief, after failing to receive promised allowances for living expenses for the past two month., according to a local official.Two ...
Max Avary
Laos to address key MRC concerns over Pak Lai dam
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has made a commitment to take the key recommendations of Mekong River Commission (MRC) members and relevant stakeholders into account when designing and building the Pak Lai hydropower project, according to a senior official.Speaking at a session in Vientiane ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Laos suspends pig, pork imports from China, Vietnam
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government has announced the temporary suspension of pig and pork product imports from China and Vietnam after African Swine Fever outbreaks in these countries.The notification was issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry recently with the aim of ...
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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
Foreign affairs officials discuss plans amid changing global environment
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday officially kicked off its 14th meeting, aiming to review and approve a new working plan to cope with the changing global environment.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Saleumxay Kommasith presided over the official opening ceremony of ...
Times Reporters
Cambodian Government waiting for Laos to proceed with border dispute
The government of Cambodia is still waiting for Vientiane’s Terms of Reference (ToR) to proceed with the delivery of a joint letter requesting that the French government supply maps and other related documents to settle a border dispute with Laos, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ...
Mech Dara
Strict checks to ensure fuel sold in Laos meets standards
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Department of Standardisation and Metrology under the Ministry of Science and Technology will carry out fuel checks at petrol stations across the country this year to ensure products comply with the standards set by the government.In 2017, the department found ...
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U.S. Hands Over Technology, Equipment to Anti-Money Laundering Intelligence Office Of Lao PDR
(KPL) On November 1, 2018 the United States government formally handed over information technology and equipment to senior officials in the Anti-Money Laundering Intelligence Office (AMLIO) of the Lao PDR.More ...
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General public seeking salary hike amid growing inflation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The general public wants the National Assembly (NA) to push the government to increase salaries for officials to keep pace with the rising cost of living, according to a senior NA official.Speaking at the end of the NA conference on Friday, NA ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Laos, China extend partnership in treatment of cardiovascular disease
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao doctors are working with their Chinese counterparts to develop their diagnostic skills and the treatment of heart disease, in response to the increasing number of cardiovascular conditions being identified across the country.As part of this, they are learning about modern ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-china-extend-partnership-treatment-cardiovascular-disease-101750
Smuggled Pangolins from Laos Seized in Mekong River
Thai authorities have rescued 40 live pangolins that were being smuggled in a boat from Laos to Thailand. The pangolins were found in sacks aboard the vessel that had crossed the Mekong River. The animals are said to have been bound for restaurants and traditional medicine shops ...
The Laotian Times
Lao construction companies to benefit from planned railway
Twenty Lao companies will be selected as sub-contractors for construction work on the almost-US$6 billion railway that will link Vientiane to the Chinese border. But these companies must be sub-contracted by Chinese companies, who will supervise their work and provide technical assistance to ensure high quality ...