Lao, Thai media to further collaboration
(Update May 13 2008)
Delegations of the Lao and Thai journalists' associations met in Vientiane yesterday, agreeing to continue their cooperation to promote friendly and neighbourly relations between Laos and Thailand
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Business graduates ready for workplace
(Update May 13 2008)
Comcenter College in Vientiane held its annual graduation ceremony on Friday, presenting bachelor degrees to 151 students.
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Govt approves media law
(Update May 05 2008)
PM stresses importance of Lao media in developing the nation
Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh on Friday said the government had screened a draft media law and was preparing to submit the draft to the National Assembly for adoption in June.
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New pay system implemented for more officials
(Update May 08 2008)
An additional 17 government organisations will now pay salaries directly into officials' bank accounts, after an agreement was made with the Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL). |
Ford attempts to boost pick-up sales
(Update May 08 2008)
The producer of Ford vehicles in Asia will attempt to increase its share of the market in Laos by increasing marketing and targeting consumers who need all-terrain vehicles.
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Asean addresses HIV/AIDS
(Update May 08 2008)
Asean officials met yesterday in Vientiane to discuss ways to combat the rising incidence of HIV and AIDS in the region.
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PM urges development of enterprises in Naxaithong
(Update 07 May 2008)
Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh yesterday urged Naxaithong district authorities to focus on promoting and encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the area. |
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Laos celebrates International Francophonie Day
(Update March 27 2008)
More than 400 people attended events to mark International Francophonie Day yesterday at the National University of Laos. |
Elephant festival draws jumbo crowd
(Update 18 Feb, 2008)
Several thousand local and overseas visitors travelled on long and winding roads from various parts of Laos to Paklai district in Xayaboury province over the weekend, to view the impressive sight of dozens of assembled pachyderms. |
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Lao New Year welcomed with water, dancing and music
(Update 20 April, 2008)
Residents and tourists in Vientiane joyfully welcomed the New Year during three days of celebrations from April 13-15. (see VDO)
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Regional meeting seeks to strengthen women's rights
(Update 15 Jan, 2008)
Women from Asean member countries and Timor Leste met in Vientiane yesterday to discuss how best to report on activities undertaken to comply with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women (CEDAW).
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GMS sets 2012 economic integration targets
(Update April 01 2008)
Leaders of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) endorsed the Vientiane Plan of Action for GMS Development for 2008-2012, at the Third GMS Summit on Monday in Vientiane , confirming the commitment of member countries towards economic integration of the subregion. |
