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Brunei Donates USD 100,000 To Aid Flood Victims In Laos
(KPL) On Sep 13, Brunei Ambassador to Laos, Mr Na’aim Salleh, presented USD 100,000 to the Lao government to help flood victims in Sanamxay district, Attapeu Province and other parts of the country.More ...
KPL
Japan supports UXO clearance in Xieng Khuang
The Japanese government has provided grant assistance worth more than 5 billion kip (US$598,330) for the cluster submunition machine clearance project in Xieng Khuang province.More ...
Times Reporters
Central bank governor gets new legal backing
The Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR has gained legal backing to chair the central bank’s top policy and decision-making body. More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Tourist sites reopening as floods recede
Some tourist attractions have now opened after being forced to close during the recent heavy downpours, while others are still closed because the entrance roads are muddy and impassable. Popular Tham Konglor cave in Khammuan province had to close last month when water levels rose inside ...
Times Reporters
Xekong floods wreak havoc, affecting over 5,000 families
Damage to property in four districts of Xekong province has been estimated at over 60 billion kip after more than 5,000 families were affected by recent floods. Heavy rain lashed the districts of Dakcheung, Lamam, Thataeng and Kaleum, where a total of 5,584 families suffered varying ...
Times Reporters
Typhoon, tropical storm tracking towards Laos
The north and central regions of the country have been put on alert for heavy downpours after weather forecasters warned that Typhoon Mangkhut and Tropical Storm Barijat are expected to pass over Laos from September 17-18.More ...
Times Reporters
Laos to conduct next population census in 2020
Laos will conduct a population census in 2020 to provide updated information for indicators, baselines and targets to be incorporated in the 2021-2025 National Socio-economic Development Plan. The population census is used to set targets in national development plans, and directly contributes to efforts to ensure ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Agriculture ministry seeking funds to repair damaged irrigation systems
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will accelerate cooperation with provincial officials in seeking funding to repair flood-affected irrigation systems and help farmers plant dry season crops. Almost 600 irrigation projects have been affected by heavy flooding that resulted from tropical storms Son-tinh and Bebinca last ...
Times Reporters
Foreigners Married to Lao Citizens Now Entitled to Spouse Visa
The Government of Laos will now be issuing foreign spouse visas to foreigners who hold a valid Lao certificate of marriage with a Lao citizen.More ...
RDK GROUP
ADB Support to Improve Water Supply, Sanitation in 6 More Towns in Lao PDR
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (14 September 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved an additional financing of $30.5 million, in the form of a grant, to help the government improve water supply and sanitation in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic ...
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