Lao Morning News For June 1

Laos Simplifies Tourist Arrival Process
Lao Government has removed several steps of filling in forms for tourist arrival in Laos to promote and attract more tourists and form a better regional and international links.
— Lao News Agency

Six bidders considered for Vientiane-Pakxe expressway development
Four foreign and two Lao companies have been shortlisted to compete for the development of the planned Vientiane-Pakxe expressway, an official in charge has said.
— Vientiane Times

Lao PDR to Adopt Green Growth, with World Bank Support
Lao PDR is adopting key policy reforms to make its strong economic growth benefit more people, especially the poor and disadvantaged, while protecting the environment, supported by a new US$38.6 million credit which was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.
— SatPRnews

Lao PDR, United States Partner to Advance Global Health
Experts from the Lao PDR and the United States met in Vientiane on May 31 to create action plans to strengthen resilience against health threats such as infectious and emerging diseases that can pass from animals to humans.
— Lao News Agency

Laos, Vietnam vow to enhance cooperation
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Laos and Vietnam have vowed to enhance their coordination mechanisms in order to increase the effectiveness of cooperation.
— Vientiane Times

Café Amazon PTT Franchise to Expand Further
The PTT of Thailand has a plan to expand its master franchise of Café Amazonto 13 petrol stations in the Lao PDR.
— Lao News Agency

Weather bureau forecasts heavy rain
Hot weather and heavy rain can be expected across many regions of the country from June 1-3, forecasters have warned.
— Vientiane Times

Importance of reforestation reiterated through sapling exhibition
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Vientiane Administration Authority have been jointly promoting the importance of reforestation, with a focus on building the consciousness of young children
— Vientiane Times

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