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Laos considers future hydropower plans after dam burst
HANOI (Reuters) – Laos will take into account the devastation caused by a dam burst in July when it considers how to proceed with investment in hydropower, seen as an important income source for one of Asia’s poorest countries, its prime minister said on Wednesday.More ...
David Evan
VN implements biggest mining project in Laos
VIENTIANE — The Lao Government and Việt Phương Group (VPG) from Việt Nam on Tuesday signed a contract for exploiting and processing bauxite ore and building an alumina factory in Laos’ Sekong province. With total investment of about US$650 million, this will be Việt Nam’s biggest ...
VNS
Thai Products Promoted In Laos
(KPL) Over 50 producers and entrepreneurs from southern provinces of Thailand have participated in the Southern Thailand Best Product @ Vientiane event held in Vientiane Capital. To be held through Sep 15 at Vientiane Center, Vientiane Capital, the exposition aims to promote trade and investment More ...
KPL
Nation facing food security challenges following extreme weather
Laos’ attempts to strengthen food security are facing major challenges after almost 600 irrigation projects were affected by heavy flooding during tropical storms Son-tinh and Bebinca last month.More ...
Ounkham Pimmata
Govt turns off pumps for new fuel importers, exporters
The government will not consider new investment proposals from businesses wanting to set up fuel import/export operations, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce official has said.More ...
Times Reporters
Floods claim more lives
The body of a man was recovered from Huaythahao Lake in Kaenghaed village, Xaybouly district, Savannakhet province, on Sunday, while another man is still missing and presumed drowned.More ...
Times Reporters
Sanamxay District Students Set for September School Return
Students at schools across Laos have been heading back to hit the books, but those young scholars in Attapeu’s Sanamxay district are facing more hurdles than most in returning to regular educational routines.More ...
The Laotian Times
Social welfare fund, donated aid ‘solely for victim assistance’
The State Social Welfare Fund and aid donated by various parties will be used solely to help the victims of disasters, authorities in charge have announced.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
DPM advises Luang Prabang authorities on disaster response
Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone yesterday told local authorities in Luang Prabang province that monitoring, vigilance, and sufficient warning were essential for warding off natural disasters.More ...
Times Reporters
Germany provides 9.3b kip to improve blood donation system
The German government has provided more than 9.3 billion kip (EUR 950,000) through the German Red Cross to strengthen the blood donation project in target provinces of Laos, as well as to improve aspects of blood processing and supply.More ...
Times Reporters