The Laotian Times
Solutions Expo to be Held on 27-28 September 2019
After last year’s well-received first event in Luang Prabang, the second Sustainable Tourism Solutions Expo (STSE) will take place this week in Vientiane on 27-28 September 2019 at the Crowne Plaza. The STSE is the region’s leading specialized fair for the tourism industry to celebrate, explore, ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/24/second-sustainable-tourism-solutions-expo-to-be-held-on-27-28-september-2019/
VietinBank Opens Laos Headquarters in Vientiane
Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) has inaugurated the headquarters in the Lao capital Vientiane, a move that comes amid increasing cooperation between Laos and Vietnam in the banking and finance sectors.VietinBank opened its first branch in Laos in 2012, which ...
Taejun Kang
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/19/vietinbank-opens-laos-headquraters-in-vientiane/
Morning Market Mall Complex Slated for Redevelopment
A press conference was held last Friday at Vientiane’s Talat Sao (Morning Market) Mall to inform the public of the future of the market and mall complex, which has been uncertain for some years.The press conference was held by Mr. Atsaphangthong Siphandone, Vice Mayor of ...
Latsamy Phonevilay
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/17/morning-market-mall-complex-slated-for-redevelopment/
Paksan Customs Fails to Meet Revenue Target in First 8 Months
Paksan International Customs in Bolikhamxay Province has failed to meet its revenue target between January and August amid a drop in the volume of imports.The Paksan checkpoint, which connects Thailand, Vietnam and Laos by road, serves as an economic and services gateway, facilitating trade, investment ...
Latsamy Phonevilay
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/17/paksan-customs-fails-to-meet-revenue-target-in-first-8-months/
Xieng Khouang Airport Gets Russian-funded Upgrade
Xieng Khouang Province has renovated its airport in order to provide a smoother service for tourists who visit the Plain of Jars UNESCO World Heritage site.Funded by Russia, renovations include the installation of an electronic scanner and lights on the runway, improving the radar hall ...
Taejun Kang
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/13/xieng-khouang-airport-gets-russian-funded-upgrade/
Miss Hmong Laos Contest to Be Held in December
Contestants are flocking to enter the fourth annual Miss Hmong Laos contest, which will be held in December this year.The Miss Hmong Laos contest includes various performances to demonstrate the identity and culture of the Hmong ethnic group, in order to spotlight their cultural heritage ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/06/miss-hmong-laos-contest-to-be-held-in-december/
Cambodian FM to Visit Laos, Solve Border Dispute
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn is visiting Laos from 5-6 September in a working visit to resolve the border dispute.Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith will receive his Cambodian counterpart.His two-day visit is aimed at “strengthening and expanding the scope ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/05/cambodian-fm-to-visit-laos-solve-border-dispute/
Severe Floods Hit Southern Laos, Salavanh in Need of Urgent Assistance
The southern region of Laos been devastated by severe floods after two consecutive tropical storms hit the region.Affected areas include Champasack, Salavanh, Sekong, Attapeu, and Savannakhet provinces. Residents of these regions are have been completely devastated and are desperately trying to defend their homes, livestock, ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/04/severe-floods-hit-southern-laos-salavanh-in-need-of-urgent-assistance/
Laos to Tighten Management of Exchange Rates
The Lao government has stressed the need to tighten the management of currency exchange rates amid the widening gap between the official and market rates.In a media release issued at the end of the cabinet’s monthly meeting on August 19, the government said the increasing ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/09/02/laos-to-tighten-management-of-exchange-rates/
Lao Securities Exchange Calls Out Firm for Failing Discloser
The Lao Securities Exchange (LSX) has designated Phousy Construction and Development Public Company (PCD) as an “Unfaithful Disclosure” Corporation, after PDC failed to disclose its semi-annual and annual 2018 reports via LSX disclosure portal.The “Unfaithful Disclosure” warning signal will be displayed on the symbol of ...
The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/08/30/lao-securities-exchange-calls-out-firm/
