Lao Morning News For March 14

Japan’s education aid to Laos boosts human resource development
Education assistance provided by the government of Japan has contributed significantly to human resource development in Laos. Japanese Ambassador to Laos Takeshi Hikihara told Vientiane Times recently that Japan has extended educational assistance from the elementary school level to the provision of diploma-level scholarships
— Vientiane Times

Laos’ Economy Continues Well; IMF Report
On Feb 26, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation with Lao PDR stating that the country’s economy continues to perform well, supported by a favorable external environment and strong flows of foreign direct investment from its dynamic neighbors.
— Lao News Agency

Ministry to bolster trademark protection
All commodities produced in Laos will have a trademark under the Madrid Protocol, to create econom mic opportunities and help raise the standard of trade in the country.
— Vientiane Times

Vietnamese, Lao provinces seek to boost cross-border trade
Optimal measures to facilitate cross-border trading of agricultural products and materials through Lao Bao-Densavan international border gate between Vietnam’s central Quang Tri province and Savannakhet province of Laos were discussed at a workshop held in Dong Ha city of Quang Tri on March 13.
— Nhan Dan Online

Laos, Cambodia Strengthen Cooperation On Labour, Social Welfare
Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Khampheng Xaysompheng has signed with his Cambodian counterpart Vong Soth a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation between the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Laos and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation of Cambodia.
— Lao News Agency

Bureaucracy, abuse of power top public concerns in Savannakhet
Time-consuming bureaucracy and the abuse of power are weighing heavily on the minds of people in S Savannakhet province, while the provincial Party Committee has limited ability to resolve these issues.
— Vientiane Times

Lao tea growers brewing up marketing skills for int’l opportunities
Lao tea producers will have more profitable business operations after learning valuable lessons from a cooperation project between the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
— Vientiane Times

Thai Brands Promoted At Top Thai Brands 2018 In Vientiane
Top Thai Brands 2018 was officially launched on Mar 7 drawing almost 200 booths representing more than 140 companies from Laos and Thailand.
— Lao News Agency

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