Laos, Japan enhance cooperation
The relationship between Laos and Japan continues to grow and be fruitful, especially under the strategic partnership which has strengthened political, economic, and socio-cultural cooperation. This success was highlighted during a five-day visit to Japan last week by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone when ...
Laos, China sign pact to develop human resources in tourism
YUNNAN, China (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao Mass Media Institute of Culture and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yunnan College of Tourism in China to further develop its tourism human resources. The pact was signed at the 2nd Yunnan-South-Southeast Asia Education Exchange ...
Times Reporters
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-china-sign-pact-develop-human-resources-tourism-98383
UNDP commits almost US$1 million to disaster recovery in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to Laos is allocating US$955,964 to improve the living conditions of people impacted by disasters around the country. The support is part of the “Building Capacities for Resilient Recovery” project from 2017-2021 in cooperation with the ...
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
Krungsri Launches Real-time Money Transfer Service
(KPL) Krungsri Bank, a Thai commercial bank, has launched Krungsri Blockchain Interledger to ensure an easy and real-time money transfer between Laos and Thailand.“Krungsri Blockchain Interledger is a real-time service of international funds transfer between the Lao PDR and Thailand for SMEs. With cutting-edge service, ...
KPL News Desk
Minister stresses importance of culture at Chinese conference on Asian civilisations
BEIJING (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Culture plays an important role in the process of socio-economic development and is fundamental to establishing and maintaining lasting friendly relationships, a Lao minister told a conference in Beijing last week.Speaking at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilisations in the ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Lao top 3 Expo 2019 showcases technology, architecture and engineering products
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The largest professional trade exhibition of the country, Lao Top 3-in-1 Expo 2019, kicked off at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane yesterday to showcase products aimed at the building, construction, water supply, food and beverage and trade industries.The ceremony was ...
Amended Law on Forestry was approved by National Assembly (NA)
The newly draft Amended Law on Forestry was approved by National Assembly (NA) during the 7th Ordinary Session last week (on 14 June 2019).During the session, the NA members raised questions and comments about this newly draft amended Law on Forestry, especially about the Forest Use rights, ...
Bounsong InsideLaos
http://insidelaos.com/2019/06/14/9204/
Laos, World Bank ink deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Energy and Mines and the World Bank on Thursday signed an Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement for the Lao Clean Cook Stove Initiative to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.The project will be complemented by carbon finance capacity ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
KOICA grants US$5.5 million for UXO sector in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has provided more than 4.7 billion kip (US$5.5 million) for the second phase of a UXO project in Laos, up from the US$3 million contributed for the first phase.An agreement concerning the funding contribution for ...
Viengdavang Banphahaksa
Authorities issue 8 rules to ensure order over Pi Mai Lao
VIENTIANE (The Vientiane Times/ANN) – Vientiane Public Security Headquarters under the Ministry of Public Security last week (April 1) announced eight regulations for distribution to the nine district offices, aimed at maintaining social order during Lao New Year (April 14-16).The first regulation bans the sale ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Solutions Expo to be Held on 27-28 September 2019
After last year’s well-received first event in Luang Prabang, the second Sustainable Tourism Solutions Expo (STSE) will take place this week in Vientiane on 27-28 September 2019 at the Crowne Plaza. The STSE is the region’s leading specialized fair for the tourism industry to celebrate, explore, ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/24/second-sustainable-tourism-solutions-expo-to-be-held-on-27-28-september-2019/
Lao, Myanmar, Thai companies partner in sale and purchase of rice
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Three companies from Laos, Myanmar and Thailand have entered into a joint venture for the sale and purchase of rice, aimed at improving the circumstances of farmers in the three countries by encouraging them to produce good-quality rice for sale.The initiative ...
News Desk
Lao Ministry mandates quality standards for sweetcorn crop to boost exports
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao sweetcorn products should attract more buyer interest in the regional market now that official standards and grading will be applied to the crop.The Ministry of Science and Technology announced that national standards would be introduced so that the crop’s quality ...
News Desk
Germany Contributes EUR 4 M To Dual-Cooperative Training In Laos
(KPL) The government of Germany has contributed EUR 4 million to Dual-Cooperative Training (DCT) through the Vocational Education Lao PDR (VELA) project phase 2.The agreement was signed in Vientiane on Aug 23 by Mr Nouphanh Outsa, Director General, DTEVT, Ministry of Education and Sports, Ms ...
KPL News Desk
http://kpl.gov.la/En/Detail.aspx?id=47743
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
Statement by Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR on the outcome of the 2nd DPRK-USA Summit
The Lao PDR highly values the efforts of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States of America (USA) in organising the second Summit between their two leaders on February 27-28, 2019, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Lao PDR also praises the government and ...
News Desk
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
Don’t use or sell uncertified health products, Lao officials warn
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities have warned members of the public to avoid using so-called health products that have not been authorised for sale, saying they may be unsafe.The Food and Drug Department under the Ministry of Health recently issued an announcement banning the sale or ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
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