Local silicon factory ups production capacity

L ao Silicon Co Ltd plans to add a second furnace to increase production capacity of silicon metal at its factory in the special industrial zone at Xaythany district, Vientiane .
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Determined student wins award

A fter waiting two days for the results of the 19 th National Best Students' Exams, one Luang Prabang student was very excited when he was declared the top student in the subject of physics.
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Sacred wood benefits community

P akthang villagers passing by the shaded primary school can see a small sign on a tree written in white letters. It declares “The environment is like our breath; a clean environment is the image of our country”, and is meant to raise awareness among children of the need to protect their natural environment. More >>>

Visitors fall for Xaeponglai's charm

T his stunning waterfall may seem too beautiful to be real, but it does exist and is located about 800km south of Vientiane in Attapeu province. Xaeponglai waterfall is 40 metres high and 130 metres wide and some describe it as the widest and most attractive waterfall in the province. More >>>

Folk star aims high with second album

W ell known folk singer Ms Mekkhala Sabaphone, whose first album came out five years ago, is now working hard on her second release in the hope it will be as successful as her first.
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