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AccorHotels Supports Attapeu Disaster Relief Efforts
In response to the devastation caused by the dam collapse in Attapeu, AccorHotels donated US$10,000 to the Lao Red Cross to support immediate disaster relief efforts and to assist with emergency measures in the areas affected by the dam collapse.More ...
The Laotian Times
Improving ease-of-doing-business ‘progressing well’: minister
Strong action is being taken to improve Laos’ ease-of-doing business (EDB) climate, the Minister of Planning and Investment told a meeting last week.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
US supports ongoing UXO clearance efforts with US$14.5 million
The United States government has confirmed continued support of US$14.5 million for MAG Laos to conduct survey and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance operations in seven target districts of Xieng Khuang province.More ...
Times Reporters
Bridge repairs hastened in Luang Prabang
Authorities in Luang Prabang province are speeding up efforts to repair Namxeuang bridge on Road No 13 North as ferry boats are being used to transport motorists and vehicles across the river.More ...
Times Reporters
Committee claims accountable management of donated relief aid
The management of donated resources for disaster relief has been carried out transparently and with accountability as the responsible committee called on the public to report any related misconduct.More ...
Times Reporters
Govt awards friendship medal to departing WHO rep
The government has awarded a Friendship Medal to World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Laos, Dr Juliet Fleischl, in recognition of achievements during her mission in Laos.More ...
Times Reporters
Finance Ministry expels eight corrupt officials
The Ministry of Finance has expelled eight corrupt officials including a former assistant minister – the most senior individual penalised publicly by the ministry in recent years.More ...
Times Reporters
Country commits to build Mekong dams as sustainable projects
The government has made a strong commitment to build hydropower projects on the Mekong mainstream in a sustainable manner and has expressed hope that relevant stakeholders will support the country realise its electricity generation ambitions, a senior official has told a major regional forum.More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Centara to Open Three More Hotels in Laos in 2020
Centara, Thailand’s leading hospitality group led by Suthikiati Chirathivat, Chairman of the Board, has inked a management MOU with Asia Investment, Development & Construction Sole Co., Ltd (AIDC), a well-established investment and construction company in Laos. The agreement paves the way for Centara to enter into management agreements for three ...
The Laotian Times
5th Regional Stakeholder Forum Held In Vientiane
(KPL) The Mekong River Commission’s 5th Regional Stakeholder Forum was held in Vientiane on Sep 20-21 to open opportunity for all stakeholders to discuss, review, and influence the plans for the newly proposed Pak Lay hydropower project.More ...
KPL
