- Vietnam’s Hoang Anh Gia Lai to invest US$50m in coffee plantation in southern Laos
Vietnamese agribusiness giant Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group is expanding its regional agricultural investment with a US$50 million high-quality coffee plantation and processing venture covering 5,000 hectares in Champasak province. According to a report by Tuoi Tre News on Monday, the company inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Champasak authorities in Gia Lai province on Sunday. The signing ceremony was attended by provincial leaders from both countries, the Lao Consul General in Danang, and the Secretary of the Champasak Provincial Party Committee, Mr Alounxay Sounnalath.............More>>>
- Vietnamese investor to study cable car, tourism facilities development in Champasak
Champasak province is moving to attract significant foreign investment in tourism, with a leading Vietnamese developer expected to conduct a feasibility study next month on a potential cable car and tourism facilities project in southern Laos. The planned study follows discussions held on May 9 in Da Nang, Vietnam, between a Lao delegation led by Champasak Provincial Party Secretary and President of the Champasak Provincial People’s Council.......More>>>
- Reporters get lessons in raising public awareness of environmental issues
More in-depth reporting on environmental issues enables the public to access accurate information and play a greater role in protecting the environment, thus supporting the government’s long-term green development goals. This was the message from the President of the Lao Journalists’ Association, Mr Savankhone Razmountry, when speaking at a workshop titled...........More>>>
- Laos Land Rover launches the New Defender 2026 MY, Redefining Rugged Luxury
Laos Land Rover has officially launched the New Defender 2026 model in Vientiane, introducing a plug-in hybrid SUV that combines advanced technology, luxury features and renowned off-road capability.......More>>>
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- Ministry confirms illegal wastewater discharge behind fish deaths in Xedon River
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has said that illegal wastewater discharge from a cassava processing factory caused the recent mass fish deaths in the Xedon River, affecting communities in Salavan and Champasak provinces. ...........More>>>
- Huaphan promotes forest products with special market
Forest products, a variety of crops, and other locally produced goods will be on sale at a market taking place from May 18-22 near the city pillar (Keolakmeuang) in Xamneua district, Huaphan province.
Officials are organising the event to help boost the local economy and provide villagers with added income, according to a report in the Pasaxon newspaper..........More>>>
- Laos, China deepen cooperation in land use
The governments of Laos and China are advancing a new phase of cooperation in land development and resource management in 16 provinces of Laos, aimed at modernising Laos’ land-use planning, geological surveying, and environmental management systems.......More>>>
- Education ministry extend cooperation on English teacher training programme
The Ministry of Education and Sports will work with the English Language Institute/China (ELIC) to enhance the capacity of English teachers in four provinces of Laos through a new phase of teacher training support.........More>>>
- NAFRI charts new course toward self-reliant research economy
The National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) is accelerating efforts to transform itself into a more independent and self-reliant research institution........More>>>
- JICA volunteers succeed in development mission in Laos
Seven Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) who have completed their assignments in Laos paid farewell courtesy calls to relevant ministries and their host organisations on May 7. ..........More>>> |
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The enduring charm of Luang Prabang!Luang Prabang is often listed among the top 10 cities in the world for its well-preserved heritage, tranquil atmosphere and the timelessness of its setting along the Mekong River..........More>>>
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