Vientiane Times

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fifth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (NA) closed yesterday approving eight core measures to stimulate economic growth for the final six months of this year and beyond. The session saw the legislature pass 13 new and amended laws.More ...

Laos must develop its official system for collecting and analysing statistics to ensure quality and technical unity and to bring it in line with regional and international standards.More ...

The government cabinet has announced improved policies to enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access more finance to grow their businesses and boost production. The announcement was the outcome of the cabinet’s monthly meeting for June convened this week at the Prime Minister’s Office. More ...

Regional news media personnel will benefit from three-day talks with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s counterparts in the capital on topics including new media and how to best report and promote the region’s tourism industry.More ...