Commerce ministry prepares to set up bank of export and import The Commerce Ministry is planning to set up a bank capable of assisting exporters and importers to help boost the country’s overseas business activities. […]
Ten Projects Need Investors Vientiane Capital requires overseas investment in 10 projects in response to the Government’s sustainable development direction, a senior official has said. – Lao News Agency New service fee regulation to boost […]
Three SEZs expected to attract more investors Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said the plan on setting up three special economic zones (SEZs), including Van Don in Quang Ninh province, Bac Van […]
EuroCham cites protectionist bent and tax inefficiencies as top investor concerns A white book published by European businesses has hit out at Myanmar’s protectionist tendencies blocking or stalling liberalisation and cited tax inefficiencies as one […]
Almost 20 Hydropower Plants Expected to Be Built in Vientiane Almost 20 hydropower dams in Vientiane Province, with an expected investment of over 9.7 trillion kip or US$1.2 trillion, are under construction or are undergoing […]
Vietnam Internet speed improves The average Internet speed in Vietnam has risen to 9.5 megabit per second (Mbps) to take the 58th spot in the world rankings, according to a report by content delivery network […]
According to a recent ranking by AirHelp, a company that helps passengers receive compensation from airlines, Singapore Airlines is the best airline in the world. Hardly much news in that. Not taking anything away from […]
EXIM Bank opens first office in Myanmar The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank) has opened its first overseas branch in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar. – NNT Myanmar needs foreign investment to increase export […]
Thoulakhom-Pakngum road heads out of the slow lane Work is accelerating on the 47 km road upgrade from Nanokkhoum village in Thoulakhom district, Vientiane province, to Naxay village in Pakngum district in the capital following […]
Ba Ria–Vung Tau to build $4.39bn thermal power plant The General Electric Corporation 3 under Viet Nam Electric Group plans to invest in building Long Son thermal power plant with a total capital of US$4.39 […]
Substations, transmission lines to be extended in new towns Construction of substations and transmission lines by the Ministry of Electricity and Energy to provide electricity to new towns and regions is part of the 5-year […]
Labour Market Demands Only 10% of Fresh Graduates Currently, almost 90 percent of new graduates are without jobs, with the labour market demand at only 10 percent of total graduates. – Lao News Agency TRIS […]