Lao Morning News For July 10

Bilateral Trade Volume of Laos and China Reaches Over US$2.3 Billion
The bilateral trade volume between Laos and China in 2016 reached more than US$2.34 billion, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has disclosed.
– Lao News Agency

New road to integrate southern provinces with region
Champassak officials officially launched the 16W Road contruction and enlargement project on Saturday that will help link Laos with the region.
– Vientiane Times

Nam Ngam Public Park Becomes Xiengkhuang’s New Face
The newly-built Nam Ngam public park has become the new face of Xiengkhuang province, and is expected to be a new centre point for domestic and foreign tourists.
– Lao News Agency

Nasaythong Shuts Down 4 Illegal Furniture Factories
Nasaythong authorities and the Industry and Commerce Department of Nasaythong have on July 6 announced the shutdown of four illegal furniture factories in Nasaythong district, Vientiane Capital.
– Lao News Agency

United States to realise committed assistance to Laos
The United States will continue to help Laos in addressing the problems around unexploded ordnance (UXO), while expanding cooperation to other sectors.
– Vientiane Times

World Bank committing over US$2b to support three Asean nations
The World Bank is currently supporting 43 active projects in Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia, with commitments of over US$2.7 billion as of June, according to a recent report.
– Vientiane Times

Vietnamese, Lao legislatures urged to bolster ties
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has asked the National Assemblies of Vietnam and Laos as well as their committees to enhance cooperation, especially in sharing experience in making laws, supervising and making decisions on important issues.
– VietnamNet Bridge

Trial health project targets thousands of uninsured in Saravan
More than 46,000 people in Saravan province previously without health insurance coverage are benefiting from the trial of a medical funding model targeting those who are not covered by existing schemes.
– Vientiane Times

ASEAN Workshop boosts Lao PDR’s e-commerce sector
The ASEAN-Korea Centre held a workshop in Vientiane to boost Laos’ e-commerce sector on July 5.
– The Korea Times

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