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Laos calls for joint effort to overcome East Asia challenges
The development gap among countries remains one of the main challenges to integration and growth within the region, according to Laos, and a joint effort is needed to overcome it. More ...
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Ministry offers scholarships to flood-affected orphans
About 350 orphans and children who lost their father or mother during the floods in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province will be eligible for scholarships under the education policy for flood victims.More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Road 13 North hit by landslides
Motorists travelling to the northern provinces are being advised to be alert for landslides along mountainous routes, especially Road No.13 North which has been blocked in places.More ...
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Regional experts discuss new approaches to 2020 census
Managers and technical staff from across Asia are attending a two-day Regional Consultation on Census Methodology in Vientiane to discuss new approaches for the 2020 census.More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Nam Ngum homes under threat from continued flooding
Many houses alongside the Nam Ngum have been flooded after the river overflowed following continuous heavy rain since last week, while authorities are keeping a close watch as the water level remains perilously high.More ...
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Pregnant women, children benefiting from health services in flood-hit Attapeu
More than 1,000 mothers and children in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, have made use of free health services on offer following the severe flooding, medical officials reported.More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Australia affirms continuing support for development in Laos
Australia has a clear policy on supporting cooperation and development in the region including Laos, with which it has enjoyed uninterrupted diplomatic relations for over 65 years. More ...
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Auditors take aim at 15 departments in Xieng Khuang
The State Audit Organisation for the northern region will investigate the financial practices of 15 government departments in Xieng Khuang province following the appointment of new Party leaders earlier this month.More ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Automated payment of land tax to start next year
Finance authorities expect to begin collecting land tax through banks from next year in a bid to modernise tax payment through the use of an electronic system.More ...
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Confiscated wood used to build houses for Attapeu flood victims
Almost 800 cubic metres of illegally harvested timber that has been confiscated since 2015 is being used to build temporary houses for flood victims in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province.More ...
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