Laos-Vietnam border a pivotal part of development Vehicles regularly carry goods into Laos from the sea port in Thanh Hoa province of Vietnam, about 250 kilometres from Huaphan province. — Vientiane Times Hanoi, Vientiane police […]
PM pushes for Bruneian investment Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has told ministries to be proactive in attracting investment from Brunei Darussalam after learning that companies in the oil-rich country want to do business in Laos. […]
Private education institutes to resume bachelor degree courses Education authorities have given approval for some private colleges to raise their status to private education institutes so they can recommence bachelor and higher level courses. — […]
E-Commerce Benefits Require Access, Digital Connectivity At Right Cost in Laos Technology, e-Commerce, and connectivity mean the potential for exporting goods and services from Laos has never been greater, yet obstacles remain to fully comprehend […]
Advancing EU-ASEAN Partnership For Sustainability In January I joined Federica Mogherini, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in Brussels as she co-chaired the 22nd EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting. — KPL Survivors of […]
Information, culture, tourism officials urged to aim higher Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone has told the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to work with other ministries and sectors to address the issues hindering […]
Govt satisfied with Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign Laos ran a successful Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign to attract tourists from around Laos and other countries, which saw visitor numbers increase significantly compared to 2017. […]
Tariff cuts have no significant impact on revenue collection The government is still expecting the customs sector to play a key role in generating income even though Laos has eliminated import tariffs on most goods […]
Tariff cuts have no significant impact on revenue collection The government is still expecting the customs sector to play a key role in generating income even though Laos has eliminated import tariffs on most goods […]
France to help protect Laos’ cultural heritage A French aid organisation has expressed its intention to help the Lao government protect heritage sites and infrastructure in Savannakhet and Champassak provinces. — Vientiane Times Rights Groups […]
Health ministry gets 2,800 billion kip to improve services The government has allocated a budget of over 2,800 billion kip for capacity development and improvement of the health sector in 2019. — Vientiane Times Laos […]
Lao flood victims battle dengue, malnutrition SIX MONTHS AFTER the Xe Pian-Xe Namnoi hydropower dam in southern Laos triggered floods that swept them from their homes, survivors are now suffering from dengue fever and malnutrition. […]