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Lao PM leads celebrations of National Teachers’ Day

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Friday led education officials nationwide in celebrating the 25th National Teachers’ Day, which falls on October 7.Speaking at a ceremony held at the National University of Laos’ Dongdok campus, Mr Thongloun, on behalf of the government, ...

Keoviengkhone Bounviseth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/pm-leads-celebrations-national-teachers%E2%80%99-day-105662

Chinese Cement Factory Blast Kills 1, Injures 20 in Laos

An explosion Saturday caused by rock blasting for a Chinese cement plant in northern Laos tore through a village, killing at least one person and injuring more than 20 others, residents said.Houses and vehicles were also wrecked by the blast in Phonemany village, Nam Bak district, ...

RFA's Lao Service
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/cement-blast-10062019112820.html

UNDP, Nam Theun 2 Support Community Radio In Khammuan

(KPL) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed on Oct 3 the Contribution Agreement with a new private sector partner, Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited (NTPC) to support the establishment of a new community radio in Nakai district, Khammuan Province.Under this agreement, the NTPC ...

KPL News Desk
http://kpl.gov.la/En/Detail.aspx?id=48613

Lao-French Bilingual Classrooms to Receive Training, Equipment

A signing ceremony was held on Friday at the Ministry of Education and Sports to officially launch the project supported by the French Embassy to upgrade the teaching of mathematics and science in Lao-French bilingual classes in line with the government’s education plan to improve ...

Cameron Darke
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/10/04/lao-french-bilingual-classrooms-to-receive-training-equipment/

EU and UNICEF Donate Motorbikes and Computers To Lao MoES

(KPL) As part of the Partnership to Strengthen the Education System (PSES), the European Union (EU) and UNICEF handed over to the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) equipment for a total value of US$ 121,000, including 40 motorbikes, 62 desktop computers and three laptops. The ...

KPL News Desk
http://kpl.gov.la/En/Detail.aspx?id=48604

EDITORIAL: Imported rice is cheaper than rice grown in Laos

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The majority of Lao people eat sticky rice and it is the main staple of the Lao population throughout the country.Over the years the price of rice grown in Laos has become higher and higher and there have never been any ...

Editorial Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/editorial-imported-rice-cheaper-rice-grown-laos-105519

Enough pork for local consumption despite African swine fever outbreak in Laos

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos has enough pigs to supply market demand despite an outbreak of African swine fever that is continuing to affect the country.The outbreak has affected 103 villages in 42 districts of 15 provinces, according to the Department of Livestock and Fisheries ...

News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/enough-pork-local-consumption-despite-african-swine-fever-outbreak-laos-105517

Laos organic shampoo maker aims for domestic recognition

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government is determined to promote small and medium-sized enterprises as well as push new business start-ups that are crucial for economic growth.Thaan Fun Organic Garden, a group of local organic shampoo and dish-washing liquid producers from Pakngum district, Vientiane, ...

Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-organic-shampoo-maker-aims-domestic-recognition-105516

Laos making strides towards 2030 SDG agenda

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) are continuing discussions on plans to advance coordination and integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help Laos engage in the 2030 Agenda.A two-day (October ...

News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-making-strides-towards-2030-sdg-agenda-105513

Comply with regulations, satellite receiver dealers warned in Laos

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities have warned dealers selling satellite receivers for radio and television to observe the relevant regulations after learning that some have imported receivers illegally.Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, recently issued new guidance setting the conditions that ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/comply-regulations-satellite-receiver-dealers-warned-laos-105512

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