Lao morning news for November 15

Rice prices in Laos likely to rise next year Rice markets in Laos may experience greater fluctuation in 2020 as harvests are unlikely to meet targets in 2019. — Xinhua Lao-made clothes struggle to penetrate […]

Rice prices in Laos likely to rise next year Rice markets in Laos may experience greater fluctuation in 2020 as harvests are unlikely to meet targets in 2019. — Xinhua Lao-made clothes struggle to penetrate […]

Floods, water shortages cause cut in rice harvest: minister The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry yesterday defended its decision to lower the rice production target for 2019, saying it was unavoidable because of the severe […]

Laos, Unicef commit to providing a better future for children The prime minister delivered this message at the Lao Generation 2030 Forum held in Vientiane to mark the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the […]

Lao grid to deliver electricity to Cambodia The Lao state-run Electricite du Laos (EDL), on behalf of the Lao government, has completed more than 80 percent of a power grid extension that will deliver electricity […]

Lao PM optimistic about sustainable economic growth “The slower growth of the economy is necessary because the economic base is being transformed to a more realistic position. This is intended to create a strong and […]

ADB beefs up university education in Champassak Teachers and students at Champassak University now have access to higher-quality education, thanks to support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through the Strengthening Higher Education project. — […]

MRC forum tackles hydropower dam proposed by Laos The Mekong River Commission, member countries and relevant partners yesterday discussed procedures for a technical review of Laos’ planned Luang Prabang hydropower project. — Khmer Times Laos […]

Laos backs promotion of children’s rights on Asean stage Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Savankhone Razmountry, reiterated the position of the Lao government at the 22nd Asean Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting held […]

Laos to clamp down on imports in bid to curb rising exchange rate A surge in both legally and illegal imported goods from neighbouring countries means Lao producers are struggling to compete in terms of […]

Medvedev Holds Meeting With Laotian Prime Minister On Sidelines Of ASEAN Business Summit BANGKOK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 03rd November, 2019) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev met on Sunday with his colleague from Laos […]

New guidelines for import/export of agricultural products in Laos Under the new guidelines, every household should own some tools and machinery such as a tractor. There should be at least one tractor per household, one […]

Water provider augments supply from Nam Ngum river In a telephone interview with Vientiane Times yesterday, the General Manager of the Vientiane Water Supply State Enterprise, Mr Khampheuy Vongsakhamphoui, said that after the river level […]