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The Lao PDR highly values the efforts of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States of America (USA) in organising the second Summit between their two leaders on February 27-28, 2019, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Lao PDR also praises the government and ...

A Chinese development project in Laos has been suspended indefinitely after pushback from local villagers and merchants.In mid-January, developers had begun initial surveys in Phoudindeng, Huai Sa-ngoa and Pakpo villages, located near scenic Vang Vieng, about four hours north of Vientiane.More ...

Lao authorities have adopted measures that will allow easier access to credit and give added protection to minority investors in moves set to improve the country’s overall business environment.Accessing credit and protecting minority investors are two of the 11 indicators which the World Bank uses ...

A new wing has opened at Mittaphab Hospital (Friendship Hospital) in Vientiane as part of efforts to improve the standard of healthcare and raise the country’s health services to international standards. The new block will have about 308 beds, to add to the hospital’s existing 300-bed ...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reviewed its work over 2018 and outlined the agenda for the year ahead during an annual summary meeting for the sector held in Vientiane on Monday.The meeting heard about ongoing efforts to enhance rice production, encourage commercial livestock rearing ...

Foreign nationals seeking visas to ever-popular Thailand for residence or travel can expect waits of up to two weeks for appointments for visa application or renewal via the country’s consulate in Vientiane, Laos.Waits of up to two weeks are being noted for appointments for visas ...

More than 4,000 people ran or walked through the streets of Vientiane on Sunday to raise awareness of the issues surrounding teenage pregnancy. The runners and walkers were taking part in the 4th Vientiane International Half Marathon, one of whose goals this year was to raise ...

(KPL) The Hongsa Power Company Limited (HPC) has received the International Environmental Management Standard (ISO 14001: 2015).“Hongsa Power has complied strictly with the obligations it has signed with the Lao government and it will do its utmost to be a good neighbor to local communities,“ ...

(KPL) This International Women’s Day, the Australian Embassy in Laos is highlighting the role of sport in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment by hosting a panel discussion with representatives of the Australian National U-16s Women’s Football Team “the Junior Matildas” and the Lao Football ...

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) has opened a branch of its Small and Medium Enterprises Service Centre in Luang Prabang province to strengthen the capacity of SMEs in the eight northern provinces of Laos.The first ...