Lao Morning News For July 3

Enhance assistance for crop producers, govt sectors urged
The government has instructed relevant authorities to push for stronger wet-season agriculture production while addressing challenges that hinder local people’s commercial productivity.
– Vientiane Times

Aroma Banana Farms Banned in Vientiane Province
Effective September 17, investors looking to grow aroma bananas in Vientiane province will no longer be able to obtain the necessary permit for it.
– The Laotian Times

Australia increases ODA to Laos with education, trade development focus
Australia will increase its Official Development Assistance to Laos from AUD40.7 million in 2016-2017 to AUD42.3 million in 2017-18.
– Vientiane Times

Laos, Vietnam to Increase Cooperation for Market-Oriented Development
Lao and Vietnamese cooperation is playing an important role in the development of the industry and commerce sectors of the two countries, a senior official has said.
– Lao News Agency

Vietnam – Laos trade fair 2017 opens
140 enterprises with 320 booths from Laos and Vietnam are showing their products at Vietnam – Laos trade fair 2017 which takes place in Vientian from June 29 – July 3.
– Vietnam Times

Capital’s council gives green light to road fund
Vientiane People’s Council approved a draft of a local regulation on mobilising financial resources for construction and repair of roads in the capital city following a three-and-a-half-hour debate on Friday.
– Vientiane Times

Xayabouly Records More Than 37,000 Tourist Arrivals
The arrival of tourists visiting Xayabouly Province in the first three months of 2017 was recorded at more than 37,000, with a cash flow of over 40 billion kip (US$ 4,861,620).
– Lao News Agency

US provides over 24 billion kip for unexploded ordnance clearance
The US government has agreed to provide a grant worth 24 billion kip (US$3,026,000) to the project for supporting rural development through Unexploded Ordnance clearance in Xieng Khuang province.
– Vientiane Times

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