Vientiane Times/ANN
Laos PM tells Oudomxay to scrutinise developments
OUDOMXAY, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has asked Oudomxay provincial leaders to scrutinise private investment projects in detail so that economic growth in the northern province can be driven by high quality developments and programmes.The premier gave the advice on April 12 ...
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Environment officials in Laos strengthen their hand against forestry, wildlife crime
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Environment police and officials from the south of the country met recently in Champassak province for training in the enforcement of new laws which aim to combat the trade in illegal wildlife and other illegal forest activities.The two-day workshop took place ...
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Raft of exciting events planned for Lao New Year
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Several organisations and companies are arranging colourful forms of entertainment to celebrate Lao New Year, which will be observed from April 14-16.The festivities usually involve people splashing water on each other, which helps reduce the effects of the hot weather experienced ...
Sisouphan Amphonephong
Party spending won’t have any positive effects on Lao economy
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Splurging on unnecessary luxury items and entertainment during Lao New Year will not create any positive lift for the Lao economy as the country is heavily dependent on imported products, a senior economist says.With Laos heavily dependent on imported products, it ...
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Energy ministry, IFC spark private sector power line investment in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The development of Laos’ power transmission grid will receive a strong boost from private investment after the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a cooperation agreement.The agreement was signed yesterday by Deputy Minister of Energy ...
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Tradition aplenty over Lao New Year
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – It is out with the old and in with the new for many Lao people right now as preparations get underway for the annual fun and festivities of Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) over April 14-16.Pi Mai is arguably the ...
Visith Teppalath
Champassak to host Intellectual Property Fair
CHAMPASSAK, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) -The Ministry of Science and Technology held a press conference last Friday to announce the programme of the Intellectual Property Fair 2019 which will take place in Champassak province from April 24-28.The fair will feature about 162 booths promoting Laos and ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos to address key MRC concerns over Pak Lai dam
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has made a commitment to take the key recommendations of Mekong River Commission (MRC) members and relevant stakeholders into account when designing and building the Pak Lai hydropower project, according to a senior official.Speaking at a session in Vientiane ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Tourist hotspots gear up for Lao New Year visitors
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Vientiane province has always been popular with visitors and now provincial authorities are preparing special activities over Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) to ensure that everyone who visits has a truly memorable time. The province’s Vangvieng and Meuangfeuang districts are the ...
Siladda Souliyong
Tougher measures must be enforced to curb Pi Mai Lao accident rate
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – People around the country are excitedly preparing to celebrate the Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) over four days of rituals and revelry next week.Meanwhile, in anticipation of the usual road carnage, state and private organisations are working together to try ...
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