Vientiane Times
Poverty fight calls for facts
The government is seeking to get the facts on poverty and development in the country with the decree no.348 on criteria standards for poverty graduation and development status.More ...
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Action to remove tourism barriers required, senior official says
Immediate action is needed to eliminate inappropriate rules imposed by some state sectors that require tour operators to seek official approval before bringing visitors to Laos for a vacation, a senior government official has said.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Flash floods see forecasters issue warnings
State authorities have warned the nation’s many regions to closely follow weather forecasts and to be alert to flash flooding caused by the heavy rainfalls that began yesterday. Some parts of Vientiane and the provinces of Huaphan, Xieng Khuang, Luang Prabang, Xayaboury, Xaysomboun, Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Savannakhet, ...
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University of Cambodia opens Laos Room
A new Laos room at the University of Cambodia in Phnom Penh was officially opened last week with the aim to promote understanding of the customs and lifestyles of Lao people and boost friendly relations between the two countries. More ...
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Pediatric capacity gets a lift via Korea
Progress in strengthening pediatric capacity to improve health outcomes for newborns, infants and their mothers was noted as health authorities confirmed that I HOPE Project has been successful in its aims at a meeting last week.More ...
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Service, costs, safety critical to attracting visitors: DPM Deputy
The nation’s tourism sector and authorities at all levels must continue to solve issues to help Laos attract visitors from domestic and international sources and reach the set targets, the nation’s Deputy Prime Minister told a meeting for tourism review consultation and planning in the ...
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National road No 13 North improvements to see January start
Over 50 kilometres of upgrades to National Road No. 13 North have completed model design construction and now prepare to price bid construction from the companies.More ...
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Funds to support agricultural development
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) plans to provide a loan of US$40 million to boost the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2018-24 in Laos. The new funding is being proposed to develop market-led agricultural production, rural financial services and a sustainable management system ...
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More Chinese tourists expected to visit Laos
A number of mega-projects currently being built in Laos should serve as facilities to accommodate the rising number of tourists from China. Some of the notable infrastructure projects include the construction of the expressway and the almost US$6 billion railway line that will link Vientiane ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Fish release proclaimed as PM, public propel piscine preservation
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith yesterday led civil servants, police officers, soldiers, representatives from international organisations and the public in Vientiane in releasing 150,000 fingerlings on the occasion of this year’s National Aquatic Animal and Wildlife Conservation Day.More ...
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