Lao Morning News For September 18

Ministry assesses need for manufacturing technology
The Ministry of Science and Technology has carried out a needs assessment for technology and innovation development in the manufacturing sector among companies and factories.
— Vientiane Times

China, Laos agree to boost military exchanges, cooperation
China and Laos have vowed to deepen bilateral high-level military exchanges and cooperation during a visit by Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister Chang Wanquan to Laos which concluded yesterday.
— Borneo Bulletin Online

Govt maintains inflation, exchange rate controls
The government will continue to control inflation and currency exchange rates under its monetary policy to ensure that economic growth remains stable throughout the coming year.
— Vientiane Times

Laos, Thailand increase cooperation on environmental issues
Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting bilateral cooperation on environmental issues.
— Vientiane Times

PS crisis: Executive team in custody as creditors assume control
The executives of stricken investment vehicle PS Lao Enterprise have seen their right to administer the firm ended after being detained in custody on Tuesday following a heated confrontation between the team and depositors.
— Vientiane Times

Laos is for the adventurous traveller
I watched a slideshow in my sleep last night. Vivid images of Laos were on constant replay inside my head, projected on to the screen of my eyelids. Monks in bright orange robes, terraced paddy fields so intensely green they looked artificial, waterfalls of iridescent aquamarine, the swirling red-brown waters of the mighty Mekong, golden stupas glinting in the sun, bronze Buddhas lining tranquil temples, wise-eyed old elephants, smiles that lit up the day… and the night.
— Stuff

Laos, Azerbaijan enhance cooperation
Laos and Azerbaijan will continue their cooperation in various sectors following the signing of an agreement in Vientiane on Friday between their two ministries of foreign affairs.
— Vientiane Times

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