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Improved Management Puts Hin Nam No On Track Towards UNESCO World Heritage Status
(KPL) The effectiveness of the collaborative management of Hin Nam No National Protected Area (NPA) increased by around 16% since 2014, when its co-management system was established.This remarkably improved park management performance is a testament to Hin Nam No’s readiness to join Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke ...
KPL News Desk
http://kpl.gov.la/En/Detail.aspx?id=47782
Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam formulate tourism development plan
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Tourism officials from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) are discussing a draft plan on tourism development in the triangle area covering 13 provinces of the three countries.The talks are taking place in Pakxe, Champassak province, during the 3rd Working Group Meeting ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-cambodia-vietnam-formulate-tourism-development-plan-102810
Laos-Japan Friendship Park To Be Opened In Coming September
(KPL) The Laos-Japan Friendship Park has been expected to be opened for public use in coming September, one month before its handover.The park is located at Thana village, Sayaboury district, Sayaboury province. It is considered as a symbol of cooperation between Laos and Japan.The park ...
KPL News Desk
http://kpl.gov.la/En/Detail.aspx?id=47722
ADB funds Nam Ngum reservoir development
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times) – The Asian Development Bank is providing US$47 million for infrastructure development in Vangvieng district and around the Nam Ngum reservoir to accommodate the growth of tourism in Vientiane province.Director of Vientiane province’s Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Khamfong Buathong, ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/adb-funds-nam-ngum-reservoir-development-102509
Laos' Ministry leaders comfort Chinese accident victims
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, along with deputy ministers and ministry officials, yesterday visited and encouraged Chinese tourists who were hospitalised after being injured in a bus accident on Monday.The accident victims are receiving treatment at the Lao People’s Army ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/ministry-leaders-comfort-chinese-accident-victims-102437
Over 200 exhibitors to weave magic at Handicraft Festival
More than 200 exhibitors from around the country are expected to attend this year’s Lao Handicraft Festival at the Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao-ITECC) in Vientiane from October 28 to November 3.Details of the upcoming event were revealed during a press conference ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Kaolao cave soon to reopen after new facilities built
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Kaolao cave in Nam-Eng village, Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha province, will reopen at the end of this year after being closed for five months so that visitor amenities can be built.Head of the Luang Namtha provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, ...
Siladda Souliyong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/kaolao-cave-soon-reopen-after-new-facilities-built-102036
PM: Laos will not authorise unsustainable tourism projects in Vangvieng
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government will not grant permission to proposed tourism projects in Vangvieng if no sustainable development plan is available or applicable, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has told local authorities.Some developers have submitted proposals to the cabinet seeking a green light to ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/pm-laos-will-not-authorise-unsustainable-tourism-projects-vangvieng-101966
Laos, Unesco share experiences in heritage protection
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Government officials and representatives from the Republic of Korea and UNESCO Bangkok gathered in Vientiane on Monday for a five-day workshop to discuss heritage protection.The workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage and nomination files is being held from August 12-16 ...
Siladda Souliyong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-unesco-share-experiences-heritage-protection-101965
66 more tour guides join ranks of professionals in Laos
A total of 66 newly qualified personnel are now ready to serve as tour guides, part of efforts to make a success of Visit Laos-China Year 2019 and bring Laos’ tourist attractions to life.The group has completed the government’s 26th national tour guide training programme, ...
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