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The Lao government is to provide information on the job market through a new partnership with the country’s largest employment website operator, 108 Jobs, in a move to tackle growing unemployment issues.Under the agreement signed on June 27, the Employment Service Center under the Ministry ...

Laos and Thailand have signed an agreement to extend road and rail connections between the two countries worth more than THB 3 billion (USD 98.2 million).Under the agreement, the two countries plan to improve the R11 road linking the Phudu border checkpoint in Uttaradit province ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Local Saravan authorities have confirmed the province is facing serious challenges in preventing the spread of African swine fever with the reported number of pig deaths increasing.As of June 20, provincial officials reported 1,500 pigs had died from the disease, but ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos is likely to enjoy a trade surplus of about US$121 million for the first six months of the year, even as the government is predicting an overall trade deficit of around US$259 million for 2019.Projected exports for the first six ...

The government is on track to achieve 49 percent of its annual revenue collection plan by the end of this month despite facing a number of economic challenges, according to a new official report.The Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr Souphanh Keomixay, this week unveiled ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Luxembourg will continue to support Laos in its socio-economic development targeting the graduation from least developed country status by 2024, and sustainable development.The confirmation was made by Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Jean Asselborn as the high-ranking official of the ...

The government has agreed to take steps to address eight pressing issues in a bid to move forward with its plans to expedite national development.The move was agreed upon at a 3-day meeting of cabinet members, the Vientiane Mayor and provincial governors, which wrapped up ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Enterprises headed by women have made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of Laos, creating employment opportunities and business leadership.To make greater contributions in the economic arena, Lao women entrepreneurs need skill development and lessons in managing and expanding their businesses ...

Authorities in Xieng Khuang province are investigating more officials allegedly involved in taking bribes in connection with the illegal timber trade which has caused great damage to the nation.The provincial Governor, Mr Bounton Chanthaphone, told a news conference, which was held as part of a ...

The government has warned that it will revoke the licences of investors whose land concession projects have not made any development or progress.  The move follows a government inspection of more than 1,000 land concession projects, which found that 138 such projects covering a total of ...