Lao morning news for September 30

Govt releases stockpiled rice to lower market price The government has approved the sale of 2,000 tonnes of stockpiled rice to bring down the high market price after a shortage of supply meant the price […]

Govt releases stockpiled rice to lower market price The government has approved the sale of 2,000 tonnes of stockpiled rice to bring down the high market price after a shortage of supply meant the price […]

Floods force closure of National Road 5 in Poipet Banteay Meanchey Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport yesterday said it will temporarily close National Road 5 between Km 394-396 due to the flood. — […]

ADB outlook expects moderate Lao economic growth Additionally, the near stagnation in electricity exports and generation despite a slight recovery in the agriculture sector was a cause for weak growth. — ANN/Vientiane Times Lao Ambassador […]

Rice Exports to EU Plummet After Tariffs Rice exports to China have overtaken shipments to Europe this year after the E.U. imposed tariffs in January to protect its rice growers. — VOD ADB: Cambodia’s GDP […]

Laos’ Economy Forecast To Moderate This Year Economic growth for the Lao PDR is forecast to moderate in 2019 and 2020 as expansion in the industry and services sectors softened in the first half of […]

EU should have a ‘sober second thought’ over EBA removal: EuroCham Cambodia The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) has called for the European Commission (EC) deciding Cambodia’s future entitlement to import concessions under […]

Laos to boost trade, investment through Huanan tourism festival Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Savankhone Razmountry led the delegation and was joined by ministry officials and Lao tour companies at the event […]

Exports to US rise 30 per cent year-on-year Cambodian exports to the US increased 29.73 per cent during the first seven months of this year on the same period last year, data from the US […]

Laos to stop quality testing of electronic, electric appliances This has led to the rise in import procedures and the costs have increased, according to an update on the official website of the Ministry of […]

Cambodia warned of flash floods during upcoming Ancestor’s Day holiday Cambodia warned of flash floods during the upcoming Pchum Ben festival, or the Ancestor’s Day, which will be celebrated from Sept. 27 to 29, according […]

China Donates US$100,000 For Relief Efforts In Flood-hit Provinces The Chinese government has donated US$ 100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in Khammuan, Savannakhet, Saravan, Xekong, Attapeu and Champassak which have been severely flooded. […]

Cambodian Military Adamant There Is No Secret China Deal Speculation has been rife over Cambodia’s alleged agreement to grant China exclusive access to a naval base in Preah Sihanouk province. The move reported in a […]