Vientiane Times/ANN
Real estate group to invest US$11m in Vientiane residential project
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A Japanese real estate group, Creed, in cooperation with local partner Aanandi Group, is investing US$11 million in the ARATA Garden Residences Xaysettha in Vientiane, the Lao capital.The project will be a part of real estate development and support a fast ...
Patithin Phetmeuangphuan
Xieng Khuang in Laos to promote investment in livestock farms
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Xieng Khuang has named livestock farming as an area of business that will get special support from provincial authorities.The provincial Governor, Mr Bounton Chanthaphone, recently signed an administrative notice which listed small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that provincial authorities plan ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Livestock research beefs up Laos' food security
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The National Agriculture Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) has developed 10 methods of livestock rearing which will improve food security and bolster animal exports.NAFRI officials said one of the techniques they have researched relates to the feeding of cows that have just ...
News Desk
Laos ministry tightens regulations on private hospitals
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Health authorities will introduce the new Health Information Technology network this month to improve the management of private hospitals and ensure standards are maintained.Under this system, the owners of private hospitals – both foreign and Lao – will need to submit ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Agricultural products need upgrade for export: Official
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Vientiane authorities are hopeful that farmers in Pakngum district, Vientiane, will get an opportunity to export their produce to overseas markets once the Laos-China railway becomes operational.Situated in the south of Vientiane, this small town has abundant fertile soil, especially good ...
News Desk
Study assesses Phou Bia mountain’s tourism potential
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Xaysomboun province’s Information, Culture and Tourism Department and the Khamphay Sana Group have begun a feasibility study on the building of tourist facilities on Phou Bia Mountain, hoping to spur interest in environmental protection while also opening up the area to ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Electricity sales generating more foreign exchange for Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Electricity generation looks set to take a leading role in supplying Laos with foreign exchange in the coming years, according to data from the Bank of the Lao PDR.The central bank released its latest annual economic report recently, providing readers with ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Handicrafts, sustainable tourism links explored
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Officials from the Tourism Development Department of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism met with members of the Lao Handicraft Association in Vientiane yesterday to discuss linking handicraft products with sustainable tourism practices and services in an effort to boost ...
Keoviengkhone Bounviseth
Lao ministry calls for end to alcohol advertising
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism issued a notice last week banning the advertising of alcoholic beverages and activities that promote the consumption of alcoholic drinks.The ministry’s notice was addressed to state companies and enterprises, private companies, alcoholic beverage producers, ...
News Desk
South Korean power company eyes business opportunities in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) — The Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) hopes to expand its power equipment business as well as explore other avenues of cooperation with Laos’ energy sector.A business meeting between representatives of Laos’ Ministry of Energy and Mines, Electricité du Laos (EDL), and ...
Souksamai Boulom