Lao Morning News For May 28

Govt ramps up revenue collection Government sectors have been told to step up efforts to fill the government’s coffers in the third and fourth quarters of 2018 after a shortfall in revenue collection was recorded […]

Govt ramps up revenue collection Government sectors have been told to step up efforts to fill the government’s coffers in the third and fourth quarters of 2018 after a shortfall in revenue collection was recorded […]

Laos prepares to export 12,000 tonnes of bananas to Russia Soukhoungheuang company plans to sell 12,000 tonnnes of bananas harvested from its farmland concession in Savannakhet province to Russia. — Vientiane Times India to build […]

Laos Bananas Admitted to China’s Allowable Imported Fruits List On May 17, the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China (GACC) announced an update to China’s list of allowable imported fruits. Last updated on […]

New flights to boost links between Laos and China Laos and China on Monday officially set in motion a new air route between the two countries, aimed not only at boosting tourism but also other […]

Govt piloting single-window customs clearance for vehicles The government is piloting the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) scheme at international border crossings, seeking to speed up customs clearance for vehicles and link the country to […]

World Bank approves upgrade of key arterial road The World Bank has approved a project that aims to improve National Road No. 13 as part of efforts to create better conditions for people living along […]

Govt takes action to increase aid effectiveness The government has vowed to increase aid effectiveness via proper management in order to maximise official development assistance (ODA) for national development. — Vientiane Times Asean fires up […]

Laos, Cambodia vow to jointly resolve border dispute Laos and Cambodia have agreed to work together to resolve the issue of their disputed border area as the two countries’ foreign ministers met for talks in […]

Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus This week, Vietnamese and Lao defense officials held yet another round of consultations to discuss ongoing developments in the security realm of the relationship. The meeting was […]

Lao Front vows to strengthen defences against subtle forms of attack Members of the Lao Front for National Development’s Committee must strengthen public resilience to peaceful forms of attack by the country’s enemies. — Vientiane […]

China-Laos economic, trade cooperation committee holds 9th meeting The ninth meeting of the China-Laos economic and trade cooperation committee was held on Friday in Lao capital Vientiane. — Xinhua Net Minister names new measures to […]

Govt sources more funding to tackle deficit In the wake of continuing revenue shortfall, the government is planning to secure more than 7.35 trillion kip this year to cover its expenditure needs. — Vientiane Times […]