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NA member speaks out against loans to SMEs

The government can acquire money from other sources for injecting into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rather than issuing loans, which would only add to the country’s debt. This was the view expressed by National Assembly (NA) member for Vientiane, Ms Valy Vetsaphong, who disagreed with ...

Times Reporters

NA urges decisive govt action against undesirable practices

National Assembly (NA) members have urged the government to use decisive measures to tackle chronic undesirable conduct by penalising offenders in line with the law.Members said that harmful practices such as drug dealing were on the rise and were damaging to society.More ...

Times Reporters

NA member asks for clearer development objectives

The government must decide whether it wants to encourage industries other than tourism in a certain area, and should not allow the growth of industries that do not sustain local people’s livelihoods.More ...

Times Reporters

NA session opens debate on development challenges, progress 

The National Assembly (NA) yesterday kicked off its 6th ordinary session by highlighting the progress made and the challenges facing Laos at the half-way point in the 8th five-year socio-economic development plan (2016-2020).More ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo

Govt tables measures to boost growth at cabinet meeting

The government cabinet kicked of its monthly meeting yesterday in Vientiane setting to debate challenges and opportunities facing the implementation of the 2018 socio-economic development plan.More ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo

Assembly session closes as economic report, stimulus measures approved  

The fifth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (NA) closed yesterday approving eight core measures to stimulate economic growth for the final six months of this year and beyond. The session saw the legislature pass 13 new and amended laws.More ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo

Laos, Development Partners To Review Development Progress By November End

(KPL)  The Annual Round Table Meeting for the Mid-Term Review of the Implementation of the 8thNational Socio-Economic Development Plan and progress in sustainable development and effective development cooperation will take place in Vientiane at the end of November 2018.More ...

KPL

NA debate amendment to Law on Social Security

Amendment of the Law on Social Security has resulted in numerous changes to the policy which the government hopes will strengthen development of the nation’s social security system.More ...

Vientiane Times

Growth drivers, opportunities see Cabinet order action

The nation’s government cabinet has ordered ministries and sectors to take immediate action to efficiently implement measures it presented to the National Assembly (NA) earlier this month in order to stimulate the economy. According to eight core measures, the government will strive to continue ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo

Khonphapheng SEZ sees govt, developer close to deal

The government and a Chinese investor are finalising details of a concession agreement for the planned Khonphapheng Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the far south of Champassak province. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the National Assembly’s ongoing session in Vientiane recently that the government will ...

Vientiane Times

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