-Govt addresses economic pressures, flood risks at August meeting
The government is intensifying efforts to address economic headwinds, regulate fuel and consumer goods prices, and strengthen disaster preparedness as it evaluates issues of national importance at its monthly meeting.......More>>>
-UNDP pledges continued support for Laos’ LDC transition
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue supporting Laos as the country moves through its transition to graduation from least developed country status.
The pledge came during a farewell meeting last week between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Thongsavan Phomvihane, and UNDP Representative in Laos, Ms Martine Thérer, according to a report from the ministry.......More>>>
-Phu Bia Mining hosts a biannual meeting with Lao government
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) held the first of two biannual meetings with the Lao government at Avani Plus Lanexang Hotel in Vientiane on August 14. The meetings’ aims are to continue the successful two-way dialogue and relationship between PBM and the government of Laos on matters of common interest. ....More>>>
- Xaysomboun inks deal on US$20 million golf course
A golf course will be built on a 181-hectare site in Phouhuaxang village, Anouvong district, Xaysomboun province, adding a star attraction to the underdeveloped province.......More>>>
-Thailand backs Laos’ efforts to keep schools drug-free
The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane has provided 2,000 urine drug testing devices to the Ministry of Education and Sports to support efforts to prevent drug use among schoolchildren........More>>>
-City authorities remove illegal signage
Authorities in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, have removed 40 advertising signs and other illegally placed items as part of an ongoing campaign to improve public order and road safety........More>>>
-MAG destroys over 1,000 explosive items in Khammuan
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team funded by Restoration Laos has destroyed more than 1,000 explosive items across Khammuan province over the past year, helping communities make greater use of land previously affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO).......More>>>
-Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation in border management and security
NGHE AN (VNA) -- The Nghe An Provincial Border Guard Command on Saturday held talks with the Military Commands and Departments of Public Security of the three Lao provinces of Xiengkhouang, Bolikhamxay and Huaphan, to review the border situation and discuss measures to enhance cooperation.........More>>>
Govt ramps up fight against financial crime
The government is strengthening its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing by improving financial data sharing between investigators and prosecutors...........More>>>
Research partnership aims to put Laos on Asia’s biodiversity tourism map
Laos is seeking to turn its extraordinary natural wealth into a new engine for sustainable tourism, with scientific research becoming the bridge between biodiversity conservation and the country’s ambition to emerge as “Asia’s biodiversity tourism destination”.........More>>>
Vietnam, Russia seek to step up comprehensive strategic partnership MOSCOW (VNA) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and her Russian counterpart Andrey Rudenko agreed on measures to deepen the Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in the new period while co-chairing a deputy foreign.....More >>>