Lao Morning News For June 21

Tourism officials share experiences for sectors development
Tourism officials of Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism met yesterday to go through the Asean tourism strategic plan 2016-2025 and discuss tourism priorities for Laos, with the aim of attracting more visitors to the country.
– Vientiane Times

One map to benefit natural resources management
Government and private sector representatives of Laos and Thailand have exchanged information on using a geographic information system (GIS) to build a single map for improved natural resources management.
– Vientiane Times

PM directs agro development projects in Vientiane province
Prime Minister ThonglounSisoulith and other senior government officials yesterday visited Vientiane province as the government aims to encourage more effective livestock breeding and organic vegetable projects in the province.
– Vientiane Times

Lao Home and Living Fair 2017 to Be Held Next Month
The 2nd Lao Home and Living Fair 2017 will be held next month to promote the buying and selling of Lao products.
– Lao News Agency

Ministry orders action to address land disputes, unlawful land occupation
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered provincial and district line departments to take actions to address land disputes, unlawful land occupations and related issues.
– Vientiane Times

Official Prior Consultation for Pak Beng Project Concludes
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat on Jun 20 organised the Special Session of the MRC Joint Committee (JC) on the proposed Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Vientiane to mark the six-month milestone of the official Prior Consultation (PC) process.
– Lao News Agency

Laotian Catholics prepare for Asian Youth Day
Laotian participants of the forthcoming Asian Youth Day participated in a formation camp that was led by three visiting Thai formators.
– UCANews.com

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