Lao Morning News For January 18

Laos, Slovakia ink financial cooperation agreement
The governments of Laos and Slovakia have signed an agreement aimed at boosting bilateral business relations and finance cooperation between the two countries.
— Vientiane Times

Laos, Cambodia Meet on Security Issues
An annual bilateral meeting between the Ministry of Public Security of Laos and the Ministry of Interior of Cambodia was held on Jan 17 in Vientiane capital.
— Lao News Agency

Govt, UNDP assess progress towards development goals
The Ministry of Planning and Investment in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday held their annual review meeting on the Support Programme for NSEDP Implementation towards Least Developed Country (LDC) Graduation, Middle Income Country (MIC) Transition and SDG Achievement (2017-2021).
— Vientiane Times

Indochinese Defence Ministers Agree to Further Enhance Trilateral Cooperation
Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian armies have agreed to further enhance their trilateral cooperation and solidarity.
— Lao News Agency

NA President urges administrators to bolster skills of office personnel
Administrators need to do more to improve the competency of personnel to strengthen the operations of administrative offices throughout the country.
— Vientiane Times

MMG Lane Xang Minerals Extends Support to Savannakhet Rescue
MMG Lane Xang Minerals Limited (MMG LXML Sepon) donated additional emergency rescue tools valued 51.2 million kip to the Victim Assistance Foundation of Savannakhet Province (Savannakhet Rescue).
— Lao News Agency

Luang Prabang touting three rural idylls to lure visitors
Luang Prabang province tourism authorities are promoting Nong Khiew and Meuang Ngoi as adventure destinations and misty Phou Khoun as a great spot to soak up local culture during Visit Laos Year 2018.
— Vientiane Times

Laos, Japan give education boost to rural students
Laos and Japan have further cooperated on human resource development to help outstanding students from remote and mountainous areas to complete their secondary education.
— Vientiane Times

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