Aid and development
Bilateral development assistance
Laos, South Korea agree to build state-of-the-art hospital
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The governments of Laos and South Korea are teaming up to build a modern hospital in Vientiane to provide advanced healthcare services and reduce the number of people seeking treatment in neighbouring countries.The hospital is to be built at a cost ...
Phonsavanh Vongsay
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-south-korea-agree-build-state-art-hospital-97917
Laos, China discuss development of digital economy
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao and Chinese officials, researchers and businesses came together in Vientiane yesterday to discuss digital economic development, applying big data in tourism and strengthening capacity in emergency response.A seminar themed “Importance of Digital Economic Development, Experiences and Lessons of China, Application ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-china-discuss-development-digital-economy-97922
Japan funds upgrade of water supply system in Luang Prabang
The government of Japan has agreed to provide 97 million yen (US$880,201) to expand the water supply system in the city of Luang Prabang.The project will be carried out from June 1, 2019, to October 10, 2022.The Japan International Cooperation Agency in Laos on Tuesday ...
Times Reporters
Australia Helps Improve English Skills For Lao Army Officers
(KPL) The Australian Department of Defence works closely with the Lao People’s Army (LPA) to improve English capability of local armed force officers.English is the language of ASEAN and Australia has been a long-term supporter for the LPA’s English language training programme.Every year Australia grants ...
KPL
Laos, S Korea assess projects to provide vocational training for women
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – South Korea’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has been providing support to the Lao Women’s Training Centre, run by the Lao Women’s Union, for the provision of vocational courses for marginalised women.A consultative meeting on the three-year project (from 2016-2018) ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
KOICA President’s visit aims to enhance Laos-Korea cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is preparing an integrated recovery programme for Attapeu province and will continue to support Laos in many other areas.This support was discussed when KOICA President Ms Lee Mikyung met with Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith during ...
Times Reporters
Laos, South Korea agree to further rural development
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) –– South Korea has agreed to continue supporting Laos in rural community development activities through the Saemaul Undong project.The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to carry on ...
News Desk
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
Mekong Info System Improvement Receives Australian Support
(KPL) The Australian government has provided funding of AUD 430,000 (approx. USD 300,000) to support the Mekong River Commission to implement its initiative in reinvigorating its data, modeling and information systems to provide enhanced and timely information to the public and MRC member countries.According to ...
KPL
Laos, South Korea strengthen ties in community development
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos is continuing its cooperation with South Korea in the expansion of the Saemaul Undong development project in five provinces.Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr Lien Thikeo, recently told Korean media that the Saemaul Undong project will expand its operations in ...
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