Lao Morning News For May 7

Committees set up in provinces to speed investment approval
A number of provinces have established Investment Promotion and Management Committees (IPMCs) in a bid to accelerate the consideration and approval of investment proposals.
— Vientiane Times

Feature: Chinese youths doing handsome work on China-Laos railway
In the central Laos’ scorching sunshine in May, 35-year-old Xu Zhou was busy mapping design and inspecting the process of construction in the sixth section of the China-Laos railway construction project.
— Xinhua Net

Declare losses caused by fraudulent finance company, victims told
Authorities in charge have told victims to declare their losses after depositing money with the Financial.Org Company, which illegally sought financial contributions from the general public.
— Vientiane Times

Eyeing business potential in Laos
Laos is an ASEAN member country in the heart of the Indochinese region, which has economic potentials and is opening up itself for cooperation with other countries.
— AntaraNews

Indonesian SMEs seek larger market share in Laos
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia are looking to expand their market share in Laos, where the population of more than 6.5 million is growing yearly and developing more purchasing power.
— Vientiane Times

President Bounnhang to visit Singapore to enhance cooperation
President Bounnhang Vorachit and his delegation will pay a state visit to Singapore from May 9-10, with the aim of furthering friendly relations and cooperation between Laos and Singapore.
— Vientiane Times

Midwife – Flagship of Reproductive Health Care and Services
May 5th 2018 marks the celebration of the annual International Day of the Midwife under the theme set by the International Confederation of Midwives: ‘Midwives Leading the Way with Quality Care.’
— Lao News Agency

Foreign-owned clinics persist with bogus advertising
Health authorities have warned that private clinics and hospitals owned and operated by foreign nationals must provide healthcare in a just manner, as required by the Healthcare Law.
— Vientiane Times

Comparative Analysis To Underline Hin Nam No’s Outstanding Universal Value
To support the Lao government in its endeavours to place Hin Nam No National Protected Area (Hin Nam No NPA) under UNESCO World Heritage protection, the GIZ-HinNamNo component of the German Development Cooperation Programme Protection and Sustainable Use of Forest Ecosystems and Biodiversity (ProFEB) organized a 8-day technical field mission.
— Lao News Agency

Programme boosts skills development for Lao youth
Young people who lack opportunities can now benefit from the Partnership Citizen and Engagement Project to be carried out by the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union and the Huam Jai Asasamak Association (HJA).
— Vientiane Times

Vientiane State Bus Enterprise Raises Price Of Bus Tickets
The Vientiane State Bus Enterprise has raised the price of bus tickets for bus routes within Vientiane due to constant hikes in fuel prices in recent months.
— Lao News Agency

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Lao Morning News For May 7 added by Leakhena Khat on May 7, 2018
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