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Authorities pledge ongoing support for Lao workers in Thailand
Local labour authorities will continue to coordinate with the Thai Ministry of Labour to protect the rights of Lao workers in the southern neighbour, a leading official has said.Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Khampheng Saysompheng, gave the assurance to officials attending the annual ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos' Southern provinces debate cooperation in Triangle Development Area
Officials from Saravan, Champassak, Xekong, and Attapeu provinces met in Saravan province on Wednesday to discuss cooperation with Cambodia and Vietnam in the Triangle Development Area.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongphanh Savanphet and the Vice Governor of Saravan province Mr Phouthong Khammanivong co-chaired the ...
Times Reporters
Lao PM’s prescription for health sector: maintain information campaign
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called on health officials countrywide to continue to provide more information to local communities, particularly to improve outcomes for mothers, newborns and children under five. The premier made the call on Thursday as he addressed the annual Ministry of Health meeting ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Germany backs Laos’ efforts to fulfil Sustainable Development Goals
Germany has agreed to provide more than 487 billion kip (50 million Euro) to deepen cooperation with Laos as the country moves forward to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals.The new funding was made available by Germany to support projects in the areas of rural development, ...
Times Reporters
Samsung Opens Tech Institute to Budding Lao App Developers
The Samsung-Lao Tech Institute 2019 project will offer training in app development and basic Android programming skills to young Lao programmers and app enthusiasts.Free applications are now open, and interested persons may visit the website here to apply. Places are limited to 40.More ...
The Laotian Times
‘Commissions’ Required of Companies Bidding for Building Work in Flood-hit Lao Province
Construction firms bidding for approval to build permanent homes for flood victims in Laos must pay between 10 to 26 percent of the total cost of the project to local authorities if their bids are approved, sources in the country say.Government officials in Attapeu province, ...
Ounkeo Souksavanh
New decree orders safe, healthy workplaces in Laos
Workers have the legal right to require their employers to ensure occupational health and safety, a new governmental decree stipulates.Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith inked the decree on labour safety and health earlier this month. The 22-page decree, which was published in the Official Gazette on ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Plans afoot for Lao labour policy development
Laos will continue to work with its development partners including the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the ongoing protection of workers’ rights and benefits.This was the message at the national launch of the ILO’s “Work for a Brighter Future” report at an event on Wednesday ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos, UN join forces to mitigate effects of climate change
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, United Nations Environment Climate Change Adaptation Unit and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are collaborating to support the improved effectiveness and impact of climate change adaptation in Laos.Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Vientiane yesterday to attend a ...
Times Reporters
Vientiane Furniture Fair hoping to lure Chinese visitors
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao Furniture Association (LFA) will host its 4th Vientiane Furniture Fair from March 23-31 at Lao-ITECC to promote local products and also attract Chinese tourists during the ongoing Visit Laos-China Year.The association is expecting more than 250,000 people to attend ...
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