Vientiane Times
Vets investigate 25 cattle deaths in Vientiane province
Xanakham district authorities in Vientiane province say the deaths of 25 cattle were caused by haemorrhagic fever and that no ingestion of toxic chemicals was involved. The animals died between May 17 and 22 in Xanakham district. On May 17, 13 buffalo were found dead in ...
Vientiane Times
UK lends support to malaria control
The United Kingdom’s Comic Relief charity is providing over US$700,000 from 2018 to 2020 to help prevent and control malaria in three provinces of Laos.More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Vientiane floats new plans for Nam Ngum tourism activities
Vientiane has plans to develop new tourism services on the Nam Ngum River in Xaythany district, aiming to attract more visitors. Director of the Information, Culture and Tourism office in Xaythany district, Mr Boualy Keomanyvanh, told Vientiane Times yesterday the capital’s Information, Culture and Tourism Department and ...
Vientiane Times
Laos prepares to mark Children’s Day
People throughout Laos are preparing colourful activities to celebrate International Children’s Day (June 1) and promote a better life for youngsters. More ...
Vientiane Times
Ministry gears up to deal with impacts of weather extremes
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and associated government bodies yesterday held a brainstorming session on natural disaster management. The meeting focused on the need to prepare resources in readiness for weather extremes so as to lessen the impacts on local communities. More ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Tourism creating wealth of job opportunities for Lao people
The Lao tourism industry is not only playing a significant role in boosting economic growth, but is also creating a huge number of job opportunities for local people, experts have noted. The United Nations’ World Travel and Tourism Council unveiled its latest report recently, which indicated ...
Somsack Pongkhao
CPA Australia, NUOL join forces to boost students’ job prospect
The Faculty of Economics and Business Management at the National University of Laos (NUOL) is partnering with CPA Australia to bolster students’ job prospects through educational support. NUOL is the first university in Laos to formalise a relationship with CPA Australia – one of the ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
New decree to streamline govt administration
The government has issued a new decree to strengthen collaboration between the Prime Minister’s Office and ministries, provinces, the capital and ministry-equivalent organisations. The decree aims to boost teamwork and streamline operations while avoiding duplication within government and encouraging each sector to take full responsibility for ...
Vientiane Times
Three companies shortlisted for Vientiane expressway contract
Three companies have been shortlisted to carry out construction of an expressway linking Vientiane city centre to the outskirts, with the new road aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital. The 15-km expressway will run from Lao-ITECC in Xaysettha district to Dongmakkhai village in ...
Vientiane Times
Govt, development partners discuss Round Table preparations
Government officials and international development partners yesterday met in Vientiane to update on progress and fine-tune preparations for the Round Table Meeting this year, which is scheduled for November. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Planning and Investment and was co-chaired by Minister ...
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