Vientiane Times

Households in Khua and Nhot-ou districts, Phongsaly province affected by flooding are witnessing floodwaters recede, revealing the extent of the clean up task ahead. Currently, disaster victims are receiving assistance from provincial authorities, an official said.More ...

Luang Namtha provincial authorities have given the green light to a local company to develop a 30 hectare Culture Park in Pae village, Luang Namtha district that is set to be completed in 2021. The project is valued more than 129.2 billion kip (US$ 15.3 ...

Preparations are in full swing for the 2018 Run for Children: Luang Prabang Half Marathon which will take place on Sunday, October 21 in the world heritage listed city. The 6th Annual Luang Prabang Half Marathon will be the culminating event after a weekend of ...

The government has announced it will prioritise State-funded projects to ensure the most effective and efficient use of the national budget. Under the measures imposed to improve the efficiency of such projects, government-funded schemes which have not been implemented will be re-inspected. If a project ...

The fifth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (NA) closed yesterday approving eight core measures to stimulate economic growth for the final six months of this year and beyond. The session saw the legislature pass 13 new and amended laws.More ...

Laos must develop its official system for collecting and analysing statistics to ensure quality and technical unity and to bring it in line with regional and international standards.More ...

The government cabinet has announced improved policies to enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access more finance to grow their businesses and boost production. The announcement was the outcome of the cabinet’s monthly meeting for June convened this week at the Prime Minister’s Office. More ...

Regional news media personnel will benefit from three-day talks with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s counterparts in the capital on topics including new media and how to best report and promote the region’s tourism industry.More ...

The government has granted permission for a local investor to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of a dry port in Vangtao Specific Economic Zone in Champassak province. The port, which is expected to cost US$15 million, is designed to improve logistics systems domestically ...

Amendment of the Law on Social Security has resulted in numerous changes to the policy which the government hopes will strengthen development of the nation’s social security system.More ...