Lao morning news for March 20

Authorities report UXO clearance funding shortfall The government requires an additional US$4.5 million this year…

Authorities report UXO clearance funding shortfall The government requires an additional US$4.5 million this year…

World Bank approves US$72 million for three key projects The World Bank has agreed to…

Tourism holds the key to green growth Protection of the country’s national parks and cultural…

Lao gov’t, development partners discuss LDC status graduation The Lao government officials and development partners…

Laos needs ‘best practice’ logistics LAOS will need to pay serious attention to making logistics…

Lao Front committee bolsters support for development process The Committee of the Lao Front for…

Laos, Thailand target $12B bilateral trade by 2021 Laos and Thailand have committed to increasing…

Govt considers tax to protect environment from industrial pollution Industries that produce pollution may have…

Japan grants 1.9 billion kip for natural resource management in Savannakhet The government of Japan…

Cambodia, Laos pen agreement against drugs, crimes Cambodia penned a memorandum of understanding with Laos,…

Korea approves US$15 million for Attapeu flood recovery The government of the Republic of Korea…

Japan grants 1.4 billion kip to set up school libraries in Vientiane province The Japanese…

Japan grants 2.3 billion kip for empowerment of disabled people The Government of Japan has…

Private sector development essential for continued Lao economic growth Laos is one of the fastest…

‘Commissions’ Required of Companies Bidding for Building Work in Flood-hit Lao Province Construction firms bidding…

Lower Mother Mortality Rate Recorded Last Year Last year witnessed a reduction in mother mortality…