Japan looks to spread its customs system in Southeast Asia
Japan aims to broaden exports of its customs management system to Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines, helping Southeast Asia build a regional customs network while easing Japanese businesses’ expansion into the region. Keep reading ...
Nikki News Staff
Cross-border zone in North could boost trade links
The government is studying the feasibility of establishing a cross-border economic zone in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China. Keep reading ...
New Primary Curriculum To Be Rolled Out Starting In September 2019
(KPL) Since 2015, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) has been in the process of revising the Lao PDR national primary curriculum, and developing new textbooks, teacher guides and other resources for the schools.More ...
KPL
Govt to unlock tourism sector’s potential through ongoing promotion
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing promotion of the tourism sector even though the Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign will soon come to a close.More ...
Times Reporters
US extends support for school meals programme
The United States government has announced new support of US$27.4 million in funding for the school meals programme to help strengthen the Lao government’s national school meals initiative.More ...
Vientiane Times
Thai police bust animal trafficking gang
Thai police seized more than 1,600 bear claws and other animal parts in central Thailand’s Ayutthaya Province. Three suspects, including one Lao national and two from Vietnam were nabbed during the operation, according to reports. Keep reading ...
Mekong secretariat to strengthen information sharing
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is improving its data, modelling and information systems to provide enhanced and timely information to the public and the MRC member countries — Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam — according to the secretariat’s top management. Keep reading ...
SK Group donates US$10 million for Attapeu flood relief
The SK Group has donated US$10 million (about KRW 11.2 billion) to the Lao government as a contribution to the relief fund for the flood recovery effort in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province.More ...
Times Reporters
Plans underway to protect prehistoric Pha Ling cave
Officials in charge of Lao heritage affairs are proposing the listing of a cave in Huaphan province as a national heritage site after historical evidence proved the existence of ancient humans there.More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Make Indo-Pacific region threat-free: India
With New Delhi enhancing its engagements with southeast Asia under its Act East Policy, India on Saturday called for the waters of the Indo-Pacific region to be better connected and free of traditional and non-traditional threats.[]The Asean comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the ...
IANS
PM calls on experts to reveal the truth behind dam collapse
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has urged international experts to work closely with Lao officials to determine the real reason for the collapse of the dam in Attapeu province on July 23.More ...
Times Reporters
Chinese constructors complete foundation of cross-Mekong River super bridges
The concrete casting for the last pier understructure of Luang Prabang railway bridge has been successfully completed, laying down all the foundation construction work of the two cross-Mekong River super major bridges along the China-Laos railway. Keep reading ...
74th joint patrol on Mekong River starts
The 74th joint patrol on the Mekong River by law enforcement from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand began on Tuesday. Three Chinese vessels participated in the mission, which is aimed at reducing crime in the region. Keep reading ...
Risk to endangered clouded leopards grows as smuggling rises
The smuggling of organs from clouded leopards has been rising and warrants immediate action to protect the big cat, environmentalists say.[]Clouded leopards have been seen only in Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Bhutan and China.Keep reading ...
Eleven Reporter
Vientiane’s Mercure Hotel To Shut Doors As March 1 Closure Announced
Mercure Hotel chain has announced the closure of its Vientiane property from March 1, 2019. The Mercure is set to continue trading until February 28 shutting its doors for the final time March 1, the letter signed by general manager Christopher Yeo and dated December 26, 2018, announced. More recently ...
The Laotian Times
Mekong River foreign ministers agree to five-year action plan for cooperation
Foreign ministers from six countries that straddle the Mekong River adopted a five-year action plan of cooperation when they met in Dali, southwest China, yesterday. The meeting of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) brought together senior diplomats from China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.Keep reading ...
SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE
Can ASEAN Play a Greater Role in the Mekong Subregion?
Southeast Asia is often thought of as comprising of two wings, maritime Southeast Asia and mainland Southeast Asia. The five mainland Southeast Asian states of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam make up the Mekong subregion. Keep reading ...
Rain-swollen Mekong could damage crops: Ministry
Heavy downpours in Thailand and Lao have led to high water levels in the upper Mekong River, with Cambodian authorities warning farmers of possible floods over the weekend that may destroy crops, and urging them to do the necessary preparations. Keep reading ...
Hydro dams pace alarming
The inter-governmental consultation on the Pak Beng project, the third hydroelectric dam planned to be built on the Mekong River in Laos, tells us a lot about the future of dam building on this mighty international waterway.Read more ...
Women key to Mekong’s future and prosperity
Next week, the leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam will gather for the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap. A key aim is to enhance joint efforts and partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Keep reading ...
Lilian Mercado
