Laos, Thailand seeks ways to improve land management
Representatives of the Lao and Thai governments are meeting in Vientiane to discuss land management with the aim of strengthening the regulations and preventing the misuse of land in Laos.
— Vientiane Times
Families of 71 southern Lao flood victims receive compensation
Some 710,000 U.S. dollars has been paid to the families of 71 people who died or are still missing after an auxiliary dam collapsed in Sanamxay district, some 560 km southeast of Lao capital Vientiane, local daily Vientiane Times reported on Tuesday.
— Xinhua
Jinning, home to Confucius and now a tourist draw
a legendary 7,000-year-old city in China – which was home to renowned thinkers Confucius and Mencius – is also abundant in natural beauty.
— Vientiane Times
Lao border province’s economy grows by 8%
LAOS’ Champasak province’s economy saw growth of 8.15 per cent last year, 0.02 per cent more than the 8.13 per cent figure endorsed by the National Assembly.
— The Phnom Penh Post
Newest address for fine dining in Vientiane
Khao poon cheo khing – noodles served with a ginger sauce – is becoming popular in Vientiane as it is both a tasty dish as well as healthy.
— Vientiane Times
Laos Pays Compensation to Families of Dead and Missing in PNPC Dam Disaster
Relatives of Lao villagers killed or left missing by the July 2018 dam disaster have received compensation from the government, government officials have confirmed.
–Radio Free Asia
VP urges justice officials to ensure law enforcement
Vice President Phankham Viphavanh yesterday advised the justice sector to strictly implement the country’s laws in a bid to ensure justice for all members of society.
— Vientiane Times
Singapore, Brunei, Laos withdraw from 2019 AFF U22 championship
Singapore, Brunei and Laos have pulled out of the 2019 AFF U-22 championship, the organization has revealed.
— KPL
Lao Airlines takes off for Shanghai
Lao Airlines, the national flag carrier, has launched a weekly flight to Shanghai to serve the expected influx of Chinese tourists and other passengers during Visit Laos-China Year 2019.
— Vientiane Times
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