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Gov't Confirms Proposed Reduction Of Civil Servant Quota

(KPL) Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith confirmed on Wednesday that the government will cut the quota of civil servants for 2019 down to 1,500 which is half the number approved for 2018 as the ratio of civil servants to the population for the country is the ...

KPL

Germany, EU Renew Support To Strengthen Mekong Transboundary Water Cooperation

(KPL) The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the government of Germany and the European Union on Nov 28 signed agreements worth EUR 8.92 million, approx. US$10 million, to enhance Mekong cross-border water cooperation, at the sidelines of the 25th Meeting of the MRC Council.More ...

KPL

Gov’t Plans Recovery Efforts In Disaster-hit Areas

(KPL) The government has deliberated and approved in principle a disaster recovery plan to be implemented in 124 districts hit by disasters. According to the plan, over 3,166 billion kip is needed for its implementation in the disaster-hit districts.More ...

KPL editor

Energy Ministry Prepares To Cut Up To 50% Electricity Prices For Local Farmers

(KPL) The Ministry of Energy and Mines continues to amend its development strategy so that it can ensure the reduction of electricity prices for the agricultural production sector.The plan will benefit the agricultural sector by cutting electricity prices by 50% for crop producers and 30% ...

KPL editor

Gov’t achieves success but could do better, Assembly concludes

National Assembly (NA) members expressed appreciation of the political responsibility shown by the government in achieving many socio-economic development targets, especially reducing revenue leaks.But Assembly members suggested the government should be more explicit about its achieved figures and measures, with a view to future improvement.More ...

Somxay Sengdara

Bicycle ride, cultural events add to Luang Prabang tourist attractions 

Authorities in Luang Prabang province are organising a bicycle ride and cultural events for tourists in the middle of December. These activities will close out the city’s programme for Visit Laos Year 2018. More ...

Times reporters

Newly-built Nam Ngum bridge opens to the public

A bridge that has been built across the Nam Ngum river linking Nabong and Thakokhay villages in Pakngum district, Vientiane, is now open for public use, making life easier for local residents. The official opening ceremony yesterday was attended by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and President ...

Times Reporters

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

UN announces grant to assist flood victims in Khammuan

Laos has secured a grant from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund to support emergency response and humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of the recent floods that occurred across the country. The US$3.5 million grant will be used to rehabilitate the six hardest-hit districts ...

Times Reporters

Government Fails in Promise to Deliver Assistance to Victims of Laos Dam Burst

Survivors of July’s disaster at the Xe Pian Xe Namnoy (PNPC) hydropower project in Champassak, Laos are calling upon the local and national governments for relief, after failing to receive promised allowances for living expenses for the past two month., according to a local official.Two ...

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