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VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Vientiane Motor Show 2019 at Lao-ITECC from February 22 to March 2 will feature a wide variety of models from leading automakers ready to tempt car buyers.More ...

The number of civil servants employed in many state departments is far in excess of requirements, resulting in a heavy burden on the state in terms of expenditure on salaries, supporting allowances and related costs, a survey has found.Many departments and divisions were found to ...

Government officials and development partners met in Vientiane on Tuesday to review the Strengthening Agro-climatic Monitoring and Information Systems (SAMIS) project towards improving adaptation to climate change and food security in Laos.More ...

The government has allocated a budget of over 2,800 billion kip for capacity development and improvement of the health sector in 2019.The funding will assist with fulfilment of the five-year Health Sector Development Plan (2016-2020) and the health-related Millennium Development Goals.More ...

(KPL) Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Khampheng Xaysompheng on Tuesday presented relief items donated by public members and local and international organisations to over 300 families of flood victims in Attapeu Province.  The relief items included daily necessities, and instant foods.More ...

(KPL) Phu Bia Mining (PBM) officially opened the company-funded upgraded Na Phao international customs checkpoint in Khammuan Province on January 30, 2019.The upgrade of LAK 19,359,000 (US$2,600) includes roof maintenance to the staff kitchen and cafeteria areas.More ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao authorities have given the go-ahead for a Chinese company to conduct surveys with a view to building a solar power plant at the Thakhaek Specific Economic Zone in Khammuan province.Total investment in the project is more than 385 billion kip ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – In a significant development for the telecoms sector, Enterprise des Poste Lao (APL) and Laos-Pacific Satellite Co., Ltd. (LAOSAT) have agreed to cooperate in distributing telecommunication services around the country.More ...

SARAVAN, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Several new attractions in Saravan province, including a waterfall and caves at Phouphasouk Park, are proving to be a hit with tourists.These new attractions are located in areas with astonishing natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere.More ...

Vientiane policymakers have proposed that Party and state officials should set an example in adhering to traffic regulations and that those breaking the rules should be subject to an additional penalty.The policymakers listed this proposal in the draft of an administrative order from the Vientiane ...