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Luang Namtha urged to step-up measures boosting labour market access
Provincial authorities must continue their efforts to increase access to the labour market for Luang Namtha people in line with the nation’s labour policy.More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos supports Asean-India maritime cooperation
Laos supports the strengthening of maritime cooperation between Asean and India to drive socio-economic cooperation between both sides and beyond, the country’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has said.More ...
Vientiane Times
Lao-Thai cooperation developing Mahasot’s hearing loss treatment
Mahosot Hospital is cooperating with experts from Asean countries including Thailand aiming to improve treatment for patients with hearing loss. This included cochlear surgery training for local medical personnel on Friday which was conducted by Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon from Trang Hospital in ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Major to open new cinema in Laos
SET-listed Major Cineplex Group Plc, the operator of the country’s largest cinema chain, has clinched a deal with TK Group in Laos to open its newest cinema abroad, strengthening its position as a regionalMore ...
Nanat Suchiva
Authorities eye harsher fines for drunk, speeding drivers
Vientiane authorities have proposed a 10 to 20 times increase in the fines issued to drunk and speeding motorists, to be implemented in four stages, after raising the matter at the Vientiane People’s Council.More ...
Vientiane Times
Motorists warned to avoid Kasy-Nan Road following landslides
Kasy district authorities in Vientiane province are warning motorists to avoid using the Kasy-Nan Road because it is now under repair following landslides.More ...
Vientiane Times
Villagers warned on possible flooding as tropical storm lashes provinces
Khammuan and Borikhamxay provincial authorities have warned villagers living along rivers to be on alert of possible flooding after tropical storm Son-tinh lashed northern and central provinces of Laos this week. The Xebangfai River has risen above dangerous levels since Wednesday (July 18)More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Tourism attractions aplenty as media coverage draws interest, awards
Media coverage showcasing and promoting the many tourism highlights of Laos is set to attract prizes as the Lao Journalists’ Association proceeds to support the nation’s news media and publishing sectors in Visit Laos Year 2018 and beyond. The association is set to announce winners ...
Vientiane Times
Dengue fever claims 12 lives
Some 12 people have died following as a result of dengue fever in the first six months of this year, with Savannakhet province recording the most cases. The total numbers of dengue fever cases were over double the number of cases during the same period ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Compensation issues key to MahaNathiSithandone SEZ progress
A new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Champassak province known as “MahaNathiSithandone” will not be able to proceed without the completed compensation for affected villagers according to the head of the provincial SEZ authority. The government recently signed a concession agreement with Chinese developer (Laos ...
Somsack Pongkhao
