France to help protect Laos’ cultural heritage
A French aid organisation has expressed its intention to help the Lao government protect heritage sites and infrastructure in Savannakhet and Champassak provinces.
— Vientiane Times
Rights Groups Urge Laos to Include The Poor in Decision-Making, Ahead of UN Expert’s Visit
The government of Laos must ensure that people living in poverty are able to take part in key decision-making processes that affect their lives, rights groups said Wednesday, ahead of a fact-finding mission to the Southeast Asian nation by a United Nations expert.
— Radio Free Asia
Lao Airlines expects significant rise in Chinese bookings
Lao Airlines staff believe the number of Chinese customers could surge to 241,500 this year, an increase of about 42 per cent compared to last year when Chinese nationals made 170,500 flight reservations.
— The Phnom Penh Post
Journey From Resource Exploitation To Knowledge Economy A Long, Necessary Road in Laos
It is a question many if not all of us will remember parents or elders asking when were kids.
— Laotian Times
Single window customs system to facilitate import-export
The government will introduce a single window customs system in the coming weeks to facilitate import and export procedures, which it is envisaged will help to improve the overall business environment.
— Vientiane Times
Hongsa Farmers Trained On Melon Processing
Farmers in Hongsa district, Xaaboury Province have attended a training course to learn how to process fruits.
— KPL
US funds education about UXO dangers
More than 523,000 children in primary schools across the country are set to benefit from the ‘Comprehensive Mine Risk Education in Laos’ project funded by the United States’ Department of State.
— Vientiane Times
Laos’ Online Connectivity Lagging Behind Peers As World Bank Research Reveals Extent
“Digital connectivity—access to affordable and reliable internet services—has become a key driver of economic and social development.”
— Laotian Times
Feature photo Fishbio
This week’s Lao morning news feature photo acknowledges Chinese New Year, 2019.
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