- Lao People’s Army celebrates 73rd anniversary
Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh led high-ranking officials and military personnel in events to celebrate 73 years of the Lao People’s Armed Forces. The event reflected the all-round growth of the armed forces under the direct, decisive and comprehensive leadership of the government. The celebrations took place at the Kommadam Military Academy in Phonhong district, Vientiane province, and were also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Chansamone Chanyalath. Troops trained for many months to pull off a successful and impressive display, with the programme including demonstrations involving handguns, assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades and other weaponry.  ....More >>>

- Mekong River Intergrated, Water Supply projects on tract to be completed on sechedule
The construction of the Mekong River Integrated Project in Champassak province and Southern Provincial Water Supply Development Project in Champassak and Saravan provinces is proceeding as planned. Representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the Korea Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) met in Champassak last week to review the progress in implementing both projects. The meeting was chaired by the EDCF Representative to Laos, Mr Lee Dong-Geon, and the Assistant to the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Dr Soukkhaseum Pakdimanivong. It was attended by the relevant senior officials from the line departments of MPWT and Champassak province. ...More >>>

- Govt bans import of certain agricultural products
The government has banned the import of certain types of agricultural produce, livestock and fish, aimed at spurring the farming of these crops and animals in Laos to boost the economy and generate more revenue for farmers. In terms of crops, the government has named cabbage, garlic, onions, pepper, lettuce and white cabbage as crops that should be farmed more intensively and imports slashed. The government has also called for more intensive production of cattle, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks and geese, and has banned the import of these animals and their meat. The import of tilapia and all freshwater fish has also been banned. ....More >>>