New update - Japan backs use of satellite imagery in Lao rice cultivation
Lao and Japanese agricultural experts have discussed the use of satellites in rice farming and the evaluation of rice harvests in Laos using space-based technologies.......More>>>
- Japan grants US$5.7 million to improve public transport in Luang Prabang
The Japanese government has provided a grant of about US$5.7 million (more than 122 billion kip) to support and improve public transport in Luang Prabang.
A ceremony for signing the “Exchange of Notes on Economic and Social Development Plan (Public transportation-related equipment)” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane on February 6. The agreement was signed by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr Koizumi Tsutomu, and the Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Phongsamouth Anlavan.......More>>>
- MAG Project makes land safe for 3,236 residents in Khammuan
A total of 1,579 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items were located and destroyed, and 139.17 hectares of contaminated land cleared in Boualapha district of Khammuan province, directly benefiting 3,236 residents, officials announced at the conclusion of a major clearance project on Monday.
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) formally closed its Cluster Munition Survey and Clearance Project (Phase VIII) at a meeting held in Boualapha........More>>>
- Vientiane authorities urged to tighten security during elections
Authorities in Vientiane have been urged to strengthen security measures and ensure full readiness to guarantee the safe and orderly organisation of the 10th National Assembly and 5th Provincial People’s Council elections.,......More>>>
- Driving sustainable coffee and tea development through stakeholder dialogue
Side by side with its Annual Technical Committee Meeting held in the morning on February 10 in Vientiane, the Green CUP project organised a Stakeholder Dialogue session in the afternoon.
Over 80 participants from government institutions, development partners, NGOs, and others organisations actively involved in coffee and tea sector development exchange experiences and reinforce collaboration in support of sustainable coffee and tea value chains in Laos......More>>>
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- Laos, China, Myanmar, Thailand step up joint Mekong security operations
Security forces from Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand agreed to strengthen border protection and law enforcement, during the 162nd Mekong River Joint Patrol meeting held in Bokeo province on Tuesday........More>>>
- Laos joins push for youth-led agricultural investment at IFAD meeting
A Lao delegation joined global policymakers, development partners and youth representatives this week to push for stronger investment in young entrepreneurs and resilient rural economies, at the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council.
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- Luang Prabang bans riverside parking, restricts vans
Luang Prabang provincial authorities have approved a series of traffic management measures aimed at easing congestion in the city centre, including the cancellation of riverside parking agreements and tighter controls on service vans.......More>>>
- Officials work to solve in Khammuan
The President of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Committee has urged officials in Bualapha district of Khammuan province to give importance to reducing poverty among the local residents and to constructing basic infrastructure. ....More>>>
- Attapeu steps up river patrols to curb mining
Authorities in Samakkhixay district of Attapeu province have stepped up patrols along rivers and streams to prevent illegal mining and warned that people engaging in the activity will face two to five years in jail and fines of up to 20 million kip. The Samakkhixay District Administrative Committee issued a notification on February 5 that directed the Special Task Force in the district to inspect and patrol target areas and critical points along rivers, streams, creeks and ravines.....More>>> |
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