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20 December 2022

- NA questions effectiveness of BOL’s 5-trillion-kip bonds
Lawmakers have queried the effectiveness of the 5-trillion-kip worth of bonds issued by the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) in June to attract M2 money back into the banking system....More>>>

- K-Product Sale Festa 2022 promotes brand-new products from South Korea
Popular authentic products from the Republic of Korea were promoted and introduced to the public during the K-Product Sale Festa 2022, which was organised by KOTRA Vientiane. The event was is being held during December 8-30, 2022 at kok kok M, which is located at Phonesinuan village in Sisattanak district of Vientiane....More>>>

- Vientiane Logistics Park and Thanaleng Dry Port – a boon for businesses, Lao developer tells Asean forwarder operators
The Vientiane Logistics Park (VLP) and its associated Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP), Laos’ first ever integrated logistics hub, is offering lucrative opportunities for businesses, the project developer has told leading forwarder operators from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) ....More>>>

- Laos attracts more investments from Vietnam
Vietnamese entrepreneurs have so far poured investments worth US$5.34 billion into 238 projects in Laos, according to a report by VietnamPlus. ....More>>>

- China-Laos Railway embraces prosperous development 
“The prices of durian in Kunming this year have been lowered, indeed,” said Deng Xiaotian from a trade company in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan province, after unloading the last box of Monthong durians and stocktaking. ....More>>>

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- Startup promotion event seeks growth channels
The Lao Startup Fest 2022 aims to improve channels to drive startup growth and the country’s development plan for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from 2021-2025.. ...More>>>

- Improve standards, former health minister tells hospital staff
Medical staff and health sector officials across the country must strive to improve the quality of health services and ensure that patients are given adequate care and treatment.. ...More>>>

- Borikhamxay starts work on Huay Xeit development project
Borikhamxay province has started work on the Huay Xeit basin development project in Pakxan district, which will include an integrated shopping centre, according to Lao Economic Daily. ...More>>>

- Ministry solves over 5,000 crime cases in 2022
Police in Laos solved more than 5,000 crime cases this year, with most of the offences involving drug trafficking.... .More>>>

- Govt spends 700 billion kip of Road Fund on upgrades in 2022
The government has spent 700 billion kip of the Road Fund this year, but is struggling to source sufficient financing to carry out all the necessary maintenance and construction of roads. ... .More>>>

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Five provinces listed as financially self-sufficient and budget surplus
The government has designated five provinces as financially self-sufficient ..More>>>

Live music concert enthralls music lovers
A live musical extravaganza by Heineken was a crowd-puller and the audience had the time of their lives at Lao ITECC. ....More >>>

Lao art students get creative with animation cartoons
In today’s era, the use of technology in communications and ..More >>>

Thai navy searching for 31 sailors in water after ship sank
BANGKOK (AP) -- Thai navy ships and helicopters were searching on Monday ... More >>>

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Do you think salaries should be hiked amid growing inflation?
The Minister of Finance, Mr Bounchom Ubonpaseuth, informed the National Assembly members ....More >>>


Xieng Khuang reviews organisation of National Games
The members of the organising committee for the 11th National Games gathered on Monday ...More >>>

Hoi An – a tourist hotspot and a jewel in Vietnam’s crown
If you’re thinking about a visit to somewhere special, Hoi An is a great choice and you ....More>>>

       

 
 
 
 
 

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