Lao Morning News For June 13

Labour Market Demands Only 10% of Fresh Graduates
Currently, almost 90 percent of new graduates are without jobs, with the labour market demand at only 10 percent of total graduates.
– Lao News Agency

TRIS affirms Laos’ EDL-Generation’s rating at BBB+
TRIS Rating has affirms the company rating of EDL-Generation Plc and the ratings of the company’s senior unsecured debentures at BBB+.
– The Nation

Attapeu tourism development requires more all-season roads
Attapeu province in southern Laos has huge untapped tourism potential but still lacks the funding to develop these tourism sites and roads access, officials have confirmed.
– Vientiane Times

Vietnam helps Lao journalists enhance writing skills
As many as 42 Lao reporters and editors are attending a training course jointly held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos (MICT).
– VietnamPlus

Feasibility study begins on Borikhamxay irrigation project
The Department of Irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has agreed with China’s Hunan Construction Engineering Group No. 2 Company on a feasibility study of the Nam Khu irrigation project in Pakkading district, Borikhamxay province.
– Vientiane Times

Star Telecom Wins Bid to Develop Population Management for Laos
On June 9th, the Ministry of Home Affairs signed a contract allowing Star Telecom (widely known as Unitel) to move forward in developing the Population Data Management System Creation Project for the fiscal year of 2017-2018.
– The Laotian Times

Mouvement, Formal Men’s Suit Brand Gains Popularity
Mouvement, a formal men’s suit brand is gaining popularity in Lao society, particularly among boys as young as 7 to middle-aged men, and is in high market demand.
– Lao News Agency

Globalisation provides opportunities and challenges
Globalisation is offering both opportunities and challenges for nations since the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange.
– Vientiane Times

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