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19 February, 2024

- Xayaboury kicks off Visit Laos Year programme with Elephant​ Festival​ ​
The 17th Elephant​ Festival hosted by Xayaboury province began with great fanfare in the provincial capital on Saturday, marking a colourful start to the province’s Visit Laos​ Year​ 2024 programme. ...More>>>

- The General Secretary of Nam Theun 2, Mr Amarith Chanthalangsy (second left), on Friday hands over US$1,000 to the Director General and Editor-in-Chief of Lao Press in Foreign Languages (Vientiane Times), Mr Thonglor Duangsavanh (second right), to support the Vientiane Times’ 30th anniversary celebrations. The Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project has been an important supporter of the Vientiane Times for several years. The Vientiane Times invites valued customers and readers to support the newspaper in celebrating its 30th anniversary (April 7, 1994-April 7, 2024). Your support and logo will be displayed on vinyl banners at our celebratory events and advertised across all our products. We thank you in advance for your contribution and for sharing in this very special occasion.. ..More>>>

- Laos, Thailand strengthen partnership in border security
Lao and Thai security forces will step up cooperation in border security, with the aim of reducing criminal activities along the two countries’ shared border..​ ...More>>>

- Deputy PM calls for improved standards in health sector
Health officials countrywide are being encouraged to improve the standard of health services by modernising the administration and management of the sector. ....More>>>

- India, Laos explore business, investment opportunities
Promoting India-Laos business and investments by deepening India-Asean cooperation was the theme of the India-Laos Business Forum organised by the Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), and the Asean India Business Council (AIBC) in Vientiane on February 12. ....More>>>

- Thanaleng Dry Port ‘a boon for exporters’, operator says
The Thanaleng Dry Port in Vientiane, Laos’ first integrated logistics centre, offers proven cost-effective shipping options for exporters, its developer and operator has said. ...More>>>

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- Agriculture development centre gives boost to Huaphan farmers

The Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Agriculture and Forestry Development Centre in Xamneua district, Huaphan province, is running courses to improve local farming methods and the quality of agricultural produce.. ...More>>>

- Lao Brewery provides scholarships for students in the provinces
Lao Brewery Co., Ltd. (LBC) has awarded scholarships to disadvantaged students at universities in Champassak and Savannakhet, as well as teacher training colleges in these provinces.. ...More>>>

- New health project to benefit 30,000 mothers and children
The Ministry of Health is taking a significant step in efforts to improve the overall well-being of children and mothers in rural communities with the launch of a new health project.. ...More>>>

- Large-scale cattle farm in Bokeo targets export market
A private company is setting up a large-scale cattle farm in Bokeo province, aiming to supply beef to domestic and foreign markets, especially China.. ....More>>>

- Upgrade of Laos-China border rail crossing planned
Customs and immigration officials at the Boten border crossing in Luang Namtha province, and Bohan in Yunnan province, China, have agreed on infrastructure improvements to speed up the transport of goods.. ....More>>>

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Lao agribusiness group mulls ways to boost production
The Lao Agricultural Business Association, which operates under the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), ..More>>>

Pop singer chosen as new Thaveth ambassador 
Alizabeth Folkard, known as the pop musician Lizzyz, has been selected as the new brand ambassador for the Thaveth fashion label. .. More >>>

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President Khamtay Siphandone devotes his life to the nation
This article is written, compiled and published by the Vientiane Times to ....More>>>

Indonesia’s election commission websites face ‘extraordinary’ cyberattacks on voting day
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN) -- The General Elections Commission (KPU) reported that its websites faced hundreds of millions. ...More >>>

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What must be done to ensure the government meets its development goals?
The government is striving to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals, and rise above Least Developed Country status as planned in 2026...More >>>

Saravan gets set to host National School Games
Saravan province will provide a budget of about 30 billion kip to host the 7th National School Games in December,   ...More >>>

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Better future in store for Laos’ elephants
Laos is still referred to as the country of a million elephants, but today there are only about 800 left in the country,....More >>>


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