EDL cuts electricity rates for irrigation, livestock farms in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Electricite Du Laos (EDL) under the Ministry of Energy and Mines has instructed its staff across the country to ensure that reduced electricity charges are applied to the use of irrigation pumps and livestock farms.EDL Deputy Managing Director Mr Khampaseuth Theppangna ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
White charcoal makers plant more trees in Laos to boost exports
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The White Charcoal Producers for Export Group (WPEG) is working with the government and local communities on a project to plant Cratexylum formosum (mai tiew) saplings in some of the country’s least developed regions in the hope it will help boost trade and ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/white-charcoal-makers-plant-more-trees-boost-exports-98245
Laos, China ink deal on business development in northern provinces
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) have inked a cooperation agreement that formalises the close working relationship between the two organisations into the future.Under the framework of the Belt ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
Laos: Solar power helps farmers in Attapeu save on electricity payments
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Attapeu province is forging ahead in the race to use the sun’s rays to power an irrigation system.The owner of Internet Trade of Import-Export Company and the head of the solar project in Phouvong, Mr Sengsamoud Noraseng, said he began working ...
Panyasith Thammavongsa
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-solar-power-helps-farmers-attapeu-save-electricity-payments-98797
EU and UNICEF Donate Motorbikes and Computers To Lao MoES
(KPL) As part of the Partnership to Strengthen the Education System (PSES), the European Union (EU) and UNICEF handed over to the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) equipment for a total value of US$ 121,000, including 40 motorbikes, 62 desktop computers and three laptops. The ...
KPL News Desk
http://kpl.gov.la/En/Detail.aspx?id=48604
Lao tourism minister calls for joint effort to protect tourist sites
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, has asked for cooperation from the relevant state agencies to protect and maintain tourist attractions in Vangvieng after learning that they are under threat from the growing number of manufacturing ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-tourism-minister-calls-joint-effort-protect-tourist-sites-98161
New Data Reveals Progress On Nutritional Status of Children
(KPL) New data on the progress on the nutritional status of children was shared today, Dec 9, in Vientiane using the National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN), which aims at strengthening information systems for nutrition to prevent malnutrition and its consequences, showing advancement on implementing ...
KPL News Desk
Lao National University offers students help with online entrance exam registration
Students encountering problems with online entrance exam registration are being urged by the National University of Laos (NUOL) to contact it directly on 021 771 860 or view the instruction video via www.nuol.edu.la.According to an anonymous official dealing with online registration, the university has set ...
Keoviengkhone Bounviseth
Visit Laos Year arrivals likely to fall short of target
The number of overseas visitors to Laos is expected to reach just 4 million this year, well short of the government’s Visit Laos Year 2018 target of 5 million visitors, according to officials tracking the numbers.An official with the Tourism Research and Administration Division, Ministry ...
Times Reporters
Lao PM calls for joint effort to protect, develop children
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called on all sectors of society to join together to protect, encourage and help children to develop so that they grow up to become productive citizens.The premier made the call in his message to mark International Children’s ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-pm-calls-joint-effort-protect-develop-children-97619
New website offers hope for job seekers, employers in Laos
People who are out of work or employers seeking new recruits can now register on the www.lmi.molws.gov.la website, which has been set up by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.The site will assist people to find work with private companies in Laos or in ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos, UN join forces to mitigate effects of climate change
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, United Nations Environment Climate Change Adaptation Unit and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are collaborating to support the improved effectiveness and impact of climate change adaptation in Laos.Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Vientiane yesterday to attend a ...
Times Reporters
Thai-Lao business meeting to yield 62 million baht in trade
Bangkok, 8th September 2018 – The latest Thai-Lao business matching conference will result in 62 million baht’s worth of two-way trade, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Food and beverage, education, and construction businesses were among the most popular.More ...
NNT
NUOL, Hanoi university making progress in reducing plastic use
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the National University of Laos (NUOL), Hanoi University of Sciences and other organisations are reporting progress in efforts to reduce plastics use under the “SEA Plastic Edu Erasmus+ Project”.The European Union is supporting the project ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
Philippines bans pig imports from Laos due to swine fever: WTO
GENEVA (Reuters) – The Philippines has banned imports of pigs and pig products from Laos due to an African swine fever outbreak, it said in filings published by the World Trade Organization on Tuesday.The Philippines’ move follows similar steps by China and Thailand, following an ...
Andrew Cawthorne
https://wsau.com/news/articles/2019/jul/02/philippines-bans-pig-imports-from-laos-due-to-swine-fever-wto/
Laos, Cuba set new heights for economic and trade cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Cuba are expected to enhance trade and investment opportunities following a high-ranking Cuban trade delegation’s official visit to Vientiane during September 8-9.The Cuban delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Mr Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz, ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-cuba-set-new-heights-economic-and-trade-cooperation-103795
Laos, Vietnam agree to join forces on road to development
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Vietnam have agreed to bolster their cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to further support each other on the road to development, during an official visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.Mr Thongloun is visiting Vietnam from October 1-3 ...
Times Reporters
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-vietnam-agree-join-forces-road-development-105362
Korean association provides 10 billion kip for rural students
The Sharing Culture Arts Association of Korea has provided assistance including clothing, shoes, desks and chairs worth over 10 billion kip (US$1.3 million) to benefit disadvantaged students.The donation aims to help students in rural areas who have suffered as a result of natural disasters and ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Lao Ministry pursues efforts to curb the spread of dengue fever
Families in every community, together with health officials, are joining forces to clear potential mosquito breeding sites to help contain the oubreak of dengue fever.Health officials are working closely with the central and provincial health departments to track the number of dengue cases and to ...
Phtephoxay Sengpaeuth
UK provides over 9 billion kip for UXO clearance in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government of the United Kingdom will provide grant aid worth more than 9 billion kip (US$1,078,253) for long-term commitment to supporting the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance activities in Laos implemented by Norwegian People’s Aid.The funding will be provided to support ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/uk-provides-aid-uxo-clearance-100427