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UXO clearance an opportunity to unlock land, prosperity

Cooperation with local authorities and development partners aims to remove the threat posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) including to increase access and benefits to people in Laos. At present, too many Lao people still live under threat from Indochina-War remnants in the form of UXO ...

Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth

Savannakhet upgrading three iconic tourist sites 

Following Savannakhet’s declaration of Kaysone Phomvihane district as a city in May, the province is upgrading popular tourism sites in three districts in a bid to attract more visitors. The three sites earmarked for improvement are Dong Natad National Protected Area in Kaysone Phomvihane city, ...

Viengdavanh Banphahaksa

Self-sustaining, pushing nation’s performance, PM calls business

The private sector is a key bulwark for the government’s efforts and achievements in performing its task as a facilitator for business and socio-economic development, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told members of the business community at the 11th Lao Business Forum yesterday. The Prime Minister ...

Vientiane Times

Illegal vehicle import crackdown ordered as tax avoidance raises ire

The Ministry of Finance has warned that it will impose stronger legal actions against any owners of imported vehicles evading taxes and tariff payments to the government. The two-page notice highlighted the need to resolve illegal automobiles in the country seriously and was signed by Deputy ...

Somsack Pongkhao

Simply Beautiful campaign pushes visitor attractions in Luang Prabang 

Luang Prabang City: A multitude of local and international visitors have flocked to see and experience the many interesting activities on show via Luang Prabang Ngam Thae Oh (Oh Luang Prabang, You’re Simply Beautiful) events being held in the World Heritage City.More ...

Siladda Souliyong

Northern nutrition improvements get EU, AFD support

The European Union (EU) and French Agency for Development (AFD) have forecast a budget of over 5.7 million euros in assistance from 2018-2022 for a project to support nutrition-sensitive agriculture in northern Laos.More ...

Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth

NAFRI promotes rice seed selection in northern provinces

The National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) is encouraging farmers and local authorities to select khaokaynoy rice breeder seeds for better yields and productivity.More ...

Vientiane Times

Laos, Vietnam make milestone in home affairs

Ministries of Home Affairs of Laos and Vietnam have worked shoulder-to-shoulder in development of the sector and strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.More  ...

Vientiane Times

South Korea Eyes Strawberry Farm Project In Xiengkuang

On the 3rd of July, President of the South Korean Association of Arts and Culture Dr Yu Hian Suk and her delegation met with Acting Party Head of Xiengkuang Province Bounthon Chanthaphone to discuss the possibility of establishing a strawberry farm in Xiengkuang.More ...

The Laotian Times

Spending cuts mulled to minimise budgetary tensions 

The government is contemplating a cut in budget expenditure to maintain financial liquidity following a revenue shortfall during the past four months of this year.More ...

Somsack Pongkhao

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