Vientiane Times/ANN
Laos tackles eight pressing issues to spur development
The government has agreed to take steps to address eight pressing issues in a bid to move forward with its plans to expedite national development.The move was agreed upon at a 3-day meeting of cabinet members, the Vientiane Mayor and provincial governors, which wrapped up ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-tackles-eight-pressing-issues-spur-development-99323
Lao, Japan women entrepreneurs exchange knowledge on business
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Enterprises headed by women have made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of Laos, creating employment opportunities and business leadership.To make greater contributions in the economic arena, Lao women entrepreneurs need skill development and lessons in managing and expanding their businesses ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-japan-women-entrepreneurs-exchange-knowledge-business-99326
Lao Govt agrees to lower electricity rates to promote productivity
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has agreed to lower the cost of electricity in a move to create more incentives for boosting investment and productivity while improving the livelihoods of low-income earners.The agreement was reached at a meeting of cabinet members, provincial governors and ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-agrees-lower-electricity-rates-promote-productivity-99226
New Confucius Institute to elevate Laos-China understanding
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The links between Laos and China are expected to grow even stronger with the handover of the new Confucius Institute at the National University of Laos (NUOL) in the capital on Wednesday.The Confucius Institute will become a model project in promoting ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/new-confucius-institute-elevate-laos-china-understanding-99225
Embrace 5G cloud future - Huawei’s wonderful debut at LAO ICT EXPO 2019
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) joined hands with Huawei, LTC and other operators to organise the Laos ICT EXPO 2019 which officially opened on Tuesday at Don Chanh Palace hotel, Vientiane.Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith ...
Foreign firms eye bigger markets in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Companies from Asia, Asean states and Europe are eyeing markets for their products in Laos, which is witnessing strong demand.Despite being a small market in the Asean region with a population of 6.8 million, Laos is an attractive destination for manufacturers ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/foreign-firms-eye-bigger-markets-laos-99160
Laos PM calls for joint effort to combat drugs problem
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for the continued participation of all sectors to combat drug trafficking.Mr Thongloun made the call on Tuesday in a message marking the 32nd anniversary of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-pm-calls-joint-effort-combat-drugs-problem-99159
Laos, Thailand extend partnership in border security cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) — The Lao and Thailand governments are continuing to support each other in border security and preventing crossborder crimes, especially along the border between Xayaboury and Nan provinces.A cooperation document was signed at Hongsa Power Co., Ltd in Xayaboury province last week ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-thailand-extend-partnership-border-security-cooperation-99102
Laos launches national single window
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos has officially opened a national single window (LNSW) system at a container yard – Thanaleng – to bring in transparency and facilitate trade. This move will optimise the flow of goods for the benefit of the people of Laos. The ...
Phetsamone Chandala
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-launches-national-single-window-99106
New project promoting export competitiveness in northern Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A new Promotion of Export Competitiveness in Northern Laos (ECL) project aims to increase investment in exports of targeted sectors to sustainably improvement incomes of poor households, particularly women.The target is to be achieved by improving the export competitiveness of the ...