- PM urges Xekong leaders to strive for economic self-reliance
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on Xekong authorities to strive for economic self-sufficiency and boost growth by unlocking the province’s potential.
Speaking on Tuesday during a working visit to Xekong ahead of the Provincial Party Congress, the prime minister stressed the need to improve transport infrastructure and tackle the hardships faced by ethnic communities, according to a report in the Paxason newspaper.......More>>>
- Central bank warns public over counterfeit 100,000 kip banknotes
The Bank of the Lao PDR has issued an urgent warning after finding counterfeit 100,000 kip banknotes in circulation, calling on all citizens to be on the alert and carefully inspect notes before making or accepting payments. According to Notice No. 143, issued on July 7, a group of unscrupulous individuals has been distributing fake 100,000 kip banknotes, specifically the 2020 series, with the first fake notes detected in Houn district, Oudomxay province. .......More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia plan tripartite disaster relief operation
Military personnel from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia convened via video link last week to align plans for an upcoming joint disaster relief exercise. Hosted by the Lao Ministry of National Defence, the meeting finalised key operational and logistical elements of the trilateral drill.
The Lao delegation was led by Deputy Head of the Training Department, General Staff Department of the Lao People’s Army, Colonel Khamphai Ouanvilay.......More>>>
- Time Marches On, Wuhua Rises up
Golden walls hold timeless heritage, Life blossoms within Wuhua's embrace. Arriving in Wuhua District, Kunming, you will encounter the purple dreamscape woven by jacarandas, immerse yourself in reading Green Lake's misty historical chapters—"half of Kunming's history" ...More>>>
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- Khammuan to undergo urban upgrade to boost tourism
Khammuan province will soon launch a major road and infrastructure renovation in Thakhaek, the capital of the central province, aimed at revitalising the urban core and promoting tourism.
Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, following the rainy season, and will take approximately 12 months to complete, local media reported. The project is part of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) 4 Urban Development Project, supported by a US$54.06 million comprising a grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a US$6 million contribution from the Lao government. . .......More>>>
- Weather bureau to make alerts more inclusive and accessible
The government is partnering with civil society and United Nations agencies to ensure that early warning messages are accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities, by making alerts more inclusive and accessible.
Weather forecasters will be encouraged to use multiple communication channels so that the most vulnerable groups can access .........More>>>
- Construction begins on Chinese section of China-Laos 500-kV power interconnection project
KUNMING (Xinhua) -- Construction on the Chinese section of the China-Laos 500-kV power interconnection project officially commenced on Monday. This is another major project in bilateral cooperation following the construction and operations of the China-Laos Railway.......More>>>
- China, Laos business ties boosting regional connectivity
(China Daily) -- The economic cooperation between China and Laos will not only enhance the connectivity of the two countries but also bring shared benefits for the whole of Southeast Asia, a Lao business leader told China Daily.....More>>>
- Khammuan orders province-wide closure of internet cafes
Khammuan authorities have instructed internet café operators and online gaming outlets in all districts to shutter their shops.......More>>>
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