Vientiane Times/ANN
More than a thousand projects implemented unlawfully, Lao inspector says
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – As many as 1,225 state investment projects have been implemented unlawfully over the past years, the Government Inspection Authority (GIA) reported this week.In 2017, the State Auditing Organisation (SAO) recommended GIA to inspect the projects after learning of irregularities.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Families resettled by Nam Tha 1 hydropower project need further aid
LUANG NAMTHA, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Hundreds of families in Bokeo and Luang Namtha provinces that were resettled due to the Nam Tha 1 hydro-power plant are worried about their future despite receiving ample assistance from authorities.More than 1,700 families from 37 villages in Phaoudom ...
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Laos, Vietnam enhance financial cooperation strategies
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Finance ministries of Laos and Vietnam have committed to further enhancing the implementation of strategic cooperation in the finance sector with both sides having signed for 2016-2020 and settling on several focuses for improvement.This year, Vietnam is also set to ...
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Laos, Vietnam to continue labour development cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao and Vietnamese authorities have confirmed that they will continue to cooperate to develop labour skills in Laos and protect workers’ rights in the two countries.Participants at the annual Laos-Vietnam Labour and Social Welfare meeting in Vientiane yesterday reached consensus on ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Lao authorities to bolster heritage preservation efforts
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities will intensify their efforts to improve the preservation of the nation’s traditional culture including the launch of inspections and official registration of heritage restoration.This was the message during a workshop on ancient material management and the promotion of protecting cultural ...
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Overvalued project costs more than double standard price: Lao minister
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Many state infrastructure development projects were found to be hugely overvalued with some priced at more than double the standard unit price, a minister has said.The government could save more than 3.5 trillion kip (almost US$419 million) from these following inspections ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Mining sector’s contribution to Lao economy slides
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The mining sector’s contribution to the Lao economy is expected to continue to reduce this year as gold and copper production for export drops.Some of Laos’ main mining projects will close early and mineral prices on the world markets are expected ...
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Ang Nam Tien reveals languid lake lifestyle and elephant conservation
XAYABOURY, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Xayaboury has long held the distinction as having the largest number of elephants in Laos which have commonly been used to carry heavy items to and from fields and forest, and the now the province is gaining wider interest for ...
Patithin Phetmeuangphuan
Bank Of Laos set to further promote financial literacy in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) and its development partners are keen to equip more people in the country with knowledge about financial literacy as part of efforts to empower them with key economic skills.BOL, as a supervisor of the ...
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Savannakhet disciplines 40 provincial officials
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The provincial Party and State Inspection Committee of Savannakhet has disciplined 40 officials with details reported at their provincial inspection meeting last week.A provincial authority official, who wished to remain anonymous, told Vientiane Times by telephone on Tuesday that the breaches ...
Khonesavanh Latsaphao