Environment Protection Fund provides 32 billion kip for preservation projects
The Environment Protection Fund has granted more than 32 billion kip (US$3.8 million) through the Second Lao Environmental and Social Project (LENS2) to help preserve natural environments in Laos.The grant was provided to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture ...
Times Reporters
NA debates draft law on central bank
The duties and structure of the Bank of the Lao PDR’s executive board were at the centre of debate at the National Assembly (NA) yesterday, with the aim of strengthening the bank’s management and preventing illegal financial activities.More ...
Vientiane Times
Cabinet approves tax law changes in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government will propose changes to the Law on Tax as it looks for new ways and mechanisms to collect revenue more effectively.The monthly cabinet, which was held last week under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, agreed in ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Laos Hopes to Diversify Destinations for Tourists
Laos has seen a dramatic increase in the number of South Korean tourists over the past few years after the reality TV show, “Youth Over Flowers,” featured Korean actors visiting famous locations in Laos, particularly in Vang Vieng.The number of visitors from South Korea to Laos grew ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/07/16/laos-hopes-to-diversify-destinations-for-tourists/
Laos, China partner in orchid conservation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and China have agreed on a project relating to the conservation of plants and biodiversity in Laos from 2019-2021, focusing on biodiversity surveys.An agreement on the initiative was signed in Vientiane on Tuesday, attended by the Deputy Minister of Science ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Lao drivers given licence to drive on Asean roads
Local authorities have clarified that Lao drivers with international driving permits are able to drive freely in other countries around the world, as Laos has signed up to the relevant convention.In addition, motorists who hold a Lao driving licence are officially allowed to drive freely ...
Phaisithong Chandala
Chinese company explores business opportunities in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A food and beverage company from China – Hainan Pinxiang Foodstuff Company Limited – is hoping to expand its market to Laos, initially focusing on Vientiane.The company showcased some of its wares at the Economic and Technological Exhibition for Lancang-Mekong Cooperation ...
Souksamai Boulom
Weathermen predict ongoing cold snap
Meteorologists are warning the country of an ongoing dip in temperatures as well as heavy fogs and winds in northern regions from December 4-8.The Meteorology and Hydrology Department warns that a cold front is spreading across the country with temperatures expected to drop as low ...
Times Reporters
Scoot to launch direct Singapore-Laos flight
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The budget arm of Singapore Airlines, Scoot, is ready to launch Singapore-Laos flights in April with tickets starting at US$88, it announced yesterday. Scoot will fly from Singapore to Vientiane to Luang Prabang on a circular route. It will depart from Singapore ...
News Desk
Laos-S. Korea Bilateral Trade Reaches US$ 120 Million
(KPL) The bilateral trade between the Republic of Korea and Laos for 2017 reached US$120 million, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).More ...
KPL
Australian-Lao research partnership driving agricultural development
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is continuing cooperation with the Lao government to study more productive and sustainable agricultural systems in response to challenges facing developing countries.According to the Centre, Australia is providing AUD 4.8 million in support ...
News Desk
Govt to create more fish conservation zones
The depletion of fish stocks across Laos has led the government to increase the number of conservation zones in a move to sustain the fish population. Experts have attributed the decline in fish stocks over past decades to destructive methods of fishing, pollution, and a growing ...
Vientiane Times
Nation celebrates universal declaration of human rights
Government agencies and diplomatic and international organisation representatives gathered in Vientiane to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its lasting impact, which was supported by the United Nations, European Union and Australia.The event held on December 10, was also ...
Times Reporters
EU allocates aid for Lao flood victims
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The European Union has announced that it is allocating €200,000 (LAK 1.95 billion) in humanitarian aid to help Lao families affected by the recent tropical storms.According to a media release posted on the website of the European Union Delegation to the ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Biodiversity project supports Lao National Arbour Day
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded Biodiversity Conservation Corridors (BCC) project has provided 10,000 seedlings to help the government fulfil its ambition to extend the number of green spaces in Vientiane this year.Some of the seedlings were planted in the Botanical Garden ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/biodiversity-project-supports-national-arbour-day-97836
New law spells out duties of billboard makers
Businesses that make signs and billboards will have their operations suspended if they continue to break the regulations regarding content and language.The closure of their operations, whether temporary or permanent, will not exempt them from the fulfilment of their duties or payment of debts owed ...
Times Reporters
Laos, Vietnam boost partnership in energy development
HANOI (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Vietnam will further cooperate on electricity trading after a leading committee from Laos’ Ministry of Energy and Mines met with officials from Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi, Vietnam.The visit was led by Minister of Energy and ...
News Desk
NUOL project building capacity in environmental impact assessment
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the National University of Laos (NUOL) is reporting substantial progress in its project to build capacity in technical knowledge for environmental impact assessments (EIA). The project, running from 2018-2020, has been developing EIA training courses and textbooks ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
Laos, Russia announce cooperation in numerous fields
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Russia have agreed to work together in the areas of trade, economics, and scientific and technical cooperation to further their bilateral relationship.Lao Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr Souphanh Keomixay, and Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-russia-announce-cooperation-numerous-fields-100197
Controlling goods prices not easy in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is encountering hurdles in stabilising the prices of goods in Laos as most are imports from Thailand, according to a ministerial report.The commerce ministry unveiled the report on the administration of goods prices and imported ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy