Lao Morning News For October 16

Mekong countries seeking sustainable cultural tourism
Government officials charged with training specialist cultural heritage guides and developing relevant policies have joined tourism industry players from Mekong sub-region countries to discover the platform for national level training of specialist guides.
— Vientiane Times

‘Our Hand, Our Future’
Increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap is an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
— Lao News Agency

JMAS, UXO Lao to accelerate explosive device clearance operations
The Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) and Lao National UXO Programme (UXO Lao) will continue their cooperation, including the expansion of the “bomb cutting method with saw” and practical use of their training centre, in order to sustain the results of the project.
— Vientiane Times

Lao national sepak takraw teams preparing for regional, int’l events
Lao male and female teams are training to prepare for the King’s Cup Sepak Takraw World Championship to be held in Thailand this December.
— Xinhua Net

Bolaven Plateau brewing as agri-tourism destination
The government is planning to develop coffee-rich Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos as the country’s top agri-business and agri-tourism destination due to its perfect climate and fertile volcanic soils.
— Vientiane Times

Preparations made to assist visitors, minister says
Authorities at all levels have been appointed to facilitate and assist visitors to make sure they enjoy their stay in Laos with the country set to launch Visit Lao Year 2018, a minister has said.
— Vientiane Times

Kolao Launches DAEHAN Megatron
Kolao Developing Company Limited has unveiled DAEHAN Megatron 2017, the latest model of pickup segment assembled in Laos.
— Lao News Agency

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