Vientiane Times/ANN
Laos, Vietnam cooperate in tropical ecology
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Science and Technology will continue collaborating with the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre in the field of tropical ecology research, to advance the good relationship between the three countries.The message was delivered by the Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-vietnam-cooperate-tropical-ecology-101964
Laos, Unesco share experiences in heritage protection
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Government officials and representatives from the Republic of Korea and UNESCO Bangkok gathered in Vientiane on Monday for a five-day workshop to discuss heritage protection.The workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage and nomination files is being held from August 12-16 ...
Siladda Souliyong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-unesco-share-experiences-heritage-protection-101965
US-Asean Business Council advises ways to attract foreign investment
Washington D.C/VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A senior official from the US-Asean Business Council of the United States has advised Lao companies to partner with other Asean companies in order to attract more global investors.The council’s Senior Vice President of Policy Affairs, Mr Marc Mealy, said ...
Xayxana Leukai
http://annx.asianews.network/content/us-asean-business-council-advises-ways-attract-foreign-investment-101967
Lao media eyes bright future despite challenges
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The media and the publications they produce need to aspire to self development so they are better equipped to fulfill their duty to promote national protection and development.This was the general assessment of the managers of mass media and publishing when ...
Somxay Sengdara
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-media-eyes-bright-future-despite-challenges-101963
Motorists warned over landslides, flooding on northern roads
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities are warning motorists travelling to the north to be alert for landslides along mountainous routes, especially in Huaphan, Xieng Khuang, Luang Prabang and Vientiane provinces, following heavy rain across the country since August 3.Director of the Public Works and Transport ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/motorists-warned-over-landslides-flooding-northern-roads-101903
More Lao cargo needed to fill cross-border freight train
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The newly launched transit freight train service requires more cargo shipments from Laos to Thailand to be successful.The train can carry 10 to 20 containers in and out of the country, but it appears that the number of exporters is smaller ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/more-lao-cargo-needed-fill-cross-border-freight-train-101904
Lao Economic growth rebounding but further reform needed: World Bank
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The World Bank is optimistic about economic growth in Laos, which is projected to rebound to 6.5 per cent in 2019, rising from 6.3 per cent recorded last year.Despite continued fiscal tightening, the pickup is expected to be driven by robust ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/economic-growth-rebounding-further-reform-needed-world-bank-101902
South Korea grants 10 billion kip for Attapeu flood recovery
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times) – The government of the Republic of Korea has provided grant aid of over 10 billion kip (US$1.2 million) to implement a flood recovery programme in Attapeu province.The “Integrated Recovery Programme in Attapeu province” is in the form of grant aid through ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/south-korea-grants-10-billion-kip-attapeu-flood-recovery-101856
Lao NA pushes for greater government accountability
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times) – The National Assembly has been playing a greater role in holding the Lao government accountable, which reflects positively on good governance, according to a report from the United Nations in Laos.The UN, which is one of the largest aid providers in ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
http://annx.asianews.network/content/na-pushes-greater-government-accountability-101858
Make Vangvieng more upmarket, Lao PM advises
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has told authorities in charge to maintain the natural charm of Vangvieng while developing the town in a way that attracts high-end tourists.The premier gave the advice during a working tour of Vangvieng district on Thursday, saying ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/make-vangvieng-more-upmarket-lao-pm-advises-101855