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Authorities announce extra activities in Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign

Authorities announced new activities to be organised under Visit Laos Year 2018 for the last six months of this year at a meeting for consultations and planning for the tourism sector that was held in the capital on Friday.More ...

Vientiane Times

Capital finds 4.9b kip spending duplicated, sanctions nine firms

Vientiane authorities have uncovered more than 4.9 billion kip that was repeatedly charged for state investment projects in the capital following an inspection and audit of the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the capital’s top inspector has told members of the capital’s People’s Council.More ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo

Finance officials under scrutiny as 35 face disciplinary measures

At least 35 finance officials have been disciplined for abuses of power, according to an official report.More ...

Vientiane Times

New decree offers tax breaks for investors in Lao SEZs 

Domestic and foreign investors will be granted a number of tax breaks under a new amended decree related to specific and special economic zones (SEZs) issued recently by the government. The new decree highlights the government’s policy on SEZ development, requirements for their establishment, incentives ...

Somsack Pongkhao

President, Lao Women’s Union mark 63rd anniversary

President Bounnhang Vorachit on Friday took part in special activities to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Lao Women’s Union on theme ‘Cultures Conservation for Visit Laos Year and Sustainable Environment Protection’.More ...

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  ...

Vientiane Times

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, ...

Vientiane Times

First-In-Laos Pulp Manufacturer Launches Trial Operation

(KPL) Sun Paper Holding Laos, the first pulp manufacturer in the Lao PDR, has launched three-month trial operation following ten years of conducting feasibility study, farming eucalyptus and building a pulp factory. Our company has invested 432 million US dollars in building this pulp factory ...

KPL

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 ...

Vientiane Times

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