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Vietnam injects 8b kip for school construction in Xekong
The Vietnamese government recently granted more than eight billion kip (US$ one million) for construction of a new school building in Dakcheung district, Xekong province to boost human resource development in Laos.More.. ...
Vientiane Times
Japan grants 23.6 billion kip for human resource development in Laos
The Japanese government on Friday agreed to support human resource development in Laos with more than 23.6 billion kip (US$ 2.8 million).More ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Lao, Thai discussions advance ICT cooperation
Lao and Thai government representatives met in Vientiane on Friday to review and discuss the development of the information and communications technology (ICT) and digital innovation sectors.More ...
Vientiane Times
Govt takes steps to repay the nation’s debts
The government will study appropriate approaches to settle the nation’s debts from now until 2020, notably companies which have 100-percent completed the construction of state investment projects. The move aims to improve the liquidity of the companies concerned so they can pursue their business plans ...
Somsack Pongkhao
FAO is working for climate change adaptation in wetland areas of Lao PDR
FAO is working for Climate Adaptation in Wetland Areas of Lao PDR. Lao PDR is intimately associated with one of the world’s major wetlands with the Mekong River system. The Mekong basin covers 88% of the country. More ...
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Efficient administration needs see government support reforms
The government is keen to implement further structural reforms to ensure the efficiency of the administration while hiring fewer new State employees. Under the scheme, government departments and divisions will be reviewed, and those found with insufficient work and staff could be merged with others.More ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Phongsaly flood waters receding, help on way
Households in Khua and Nhot-ou districts, Phongsaly province affected by flooding are witnessing floodwaters recede, revealing the extent of the clean up task ahead. Currently, disaster victims are receiving assistance from provincial authorities, an official said.More ...
Vientiane Times
Luang Namtha Culture Park anticipated in 2021
Luang Namtha provincial authorities have given the green light to a local company to develop a 30 hectare Culture Park in Pae village, Luang Namtha district that is set to be completed in 2021. The project is valued more than 129.2 billion kip (US$ 15.3 ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Luang Prabang Half Marathon for children’s hospital returns
Preparations are in full swing for the 2018 Run for Children: Luang Prabang Half Marathon which will take place on Sunday, October 21 in the world heritage listed city. The 6th Annual Luang Prabang Half Marathon will be the culminating event after a weekend of ...
Vientiane Times
State investment projects attract scrutiny
The government has announced it will prioritise State-funded projects to ensure the most effective and efficient use of the national budget. Under the measures imposed to improve the efficiency of such projects, government-funded schemes which have not been implemented will be re-inspected. If a project ...
Somsack Pongkhao