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Huaphan set to develop tourist sites in three districts
Huaphan province has authorised local companies to develop amenities at three waterfalls in as many districts as well as Phathi cliff in Xamneua district, a popular historical site, as part of efforts to attract more tourists. The waterfalls are Tad Namnua in Viengxay district, Tad ...
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Chinese constructors complete foundations of Mekong River rail bridges
VIENTIANE (Xinhua) — The concrete casting for the last pier understructure of LuangPrabang railway bridge has been successfully completed, laying down all the foundation construction work of the two cross-Mekong River super major bridges along the China-Laos railway.More ...
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Aquatic, wildlife conservation heralded, 45m fish released
The nation’s rivers are set to swell with the release of some 45 million juvenile fish for National Aquatic Animal and Wildlife Conservation Day as well as to commemorate the anniversary of President Souphanouvong’s birth. The dual event is set to instil consciousness to children and ...
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Phongsaly to develop waterfalls to promote tourism
Phongsaly province plans to develop facilities at Huay Chit, Huay Hoi and Huay Dong waterfalls to attract more domestic and international visitors and to promote tourism, an official has said.More ...
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Inspection ordered as road toll bites in Champassak
Champassak provincial authorities will soon order an inspection of Road No. 16 including accurate details on the construction budget as the government contemplates plans to purchase the project rights from the private construction company. The government signed a concession with Duangdy Bridge-Road Construction Company allowing ...
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World Population Day marked amid nation’s progress
The Ministry of Planning and Investment and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to Laos yesterday held a joint workshop to celebrate the World Population Day 2018. This year, the celebration of World Population Day with the theme “Family Planning for everyone”, sees more people exercise ...
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Propose law to promote public private partnerships, NA instructs
The National Assembly (NA) has told the government to formulate legislation to manage and attract more investment in the form of public-private partnerships (PPP), and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects to drive development.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
KUST support RIEM on personnel training
Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST) of Yunnan province in China has inked a cooperation deal with Lao Research Institute for Energy and Mines (RIEM) under the Ministry of Energy and Mines for capacity building on personnel training.More ...
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Expressway corridor linking China, Laos, Thailand earmarked
A road corridor has been assigned for the planned Boten-Huayxai Expressway connecting China to Thailand via Laos. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a meeting on Friday and approved the selection of 181 km “Corridor K” to traverse Lao lands.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Japan backs Mekong fish friendly irrigation scheme
The Japanese government has pledged to continue its support for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to implement a regional project to promote the installation of fish passages in irrigation facilities in the Mekong basin.More ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy