Lao Morning News For July 16

Over 300 Industry Experts, Business people Discuss Belt And Road Initiative For Biotechnology Industry
More than 300 industry experts and business elites from China and the ASEAN region discussed the opportunities and challenges on the Belt and Road Initiative for the biotechnology industry.
— Lao News Agency

Service, costs, safety critical to attracting visitors: DPM Deputy
The nation’s tourism sector and authorities at all levels must continue to solve issues to help Laos attract visitors from domestic and international sources and reach the set targets, the nation’s Deputy Prime Minister told a meeting for tourism review consultation and planning in the capital on Friday.
— Vientiane Times

First Confucius Institute in northern Laos inaugurated
The institute will help further promote exchanges between universities of China and Laos, Li Baoguang, Chinese consul general in Laos’ Luang Prabang, said at the opening ceremony on Friday.
— Global Times

Russian Helicopters Hands Mi-17 Helicopters Over To Laos
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has handed a batch of four Mi-17 helicopters over to the Ministry of National Defense.
— Lao News Agency

National road No 13 North improvements to see January start
Over 50 kilometres of upgrades to National Road No. 13 North have completed model design construction and now prepare to price bid construction from the companies.
— Vientiane Times

University of Cambodia opens Laos Room
A new Laos room at the University of Cambodia in Phnom Penh was officially opened last week with the aim to promote understanding of the customs and lifestyles of Lao people and boost friendly relations between the two countries.
— Vientiane Times

Laos regrets US visa sanctions
The Government of Laos has expressed regret and disappointment over visa sanctions imposed by the US government against officials in Laos.
— Vientiane Times

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