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VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has agreed to lower the cost of electricity in a move to create more incentives for boosting investment and productivity while improving the livelihoods of low-income earners.The agreement was reached at a meeting of cabinet members, provincial governors and ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The links between Laos and China are expected to grow even stronger with the handover of the new Confucius Institute at the National University of Laos (NUOL) in the capital on Wednesday.The Confucius Institute will become a model project in promoting ...

A new road connecting the Thai border at Nan Province with Luang Prabang Province in Laos has officially opened, cutting the travel time for visitors.The new road extends from Hongsa District to Luang Prabang, and then reaches the border crossing with Nan Province in Thailand.Prior ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) joined hands with Huawei, LTC and other operators to organise the Laos ICT EXPO 2019 which officially opened on Tuesday at Don Chanh Palace hotel, Vientiane.Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Companies from Asia, Asean states and Europe are eyeing markets for their products in Laos, which is witnessing strong demand.Despite being a small market in the Asean region with a population of 6.8 million, Laos is an attractive destination for manufacturers ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications is currently hosting the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expo in Vientiane from June 26-30 to showcase the latest in tech and digital innovation. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Dr Thansamay Kommasith officially opened the ...

The government has announced that new State investment projects planned for this year will be postponed until 2020, a move aimed at maintaining the country’s financial liquidity.As a result of a revenue shortfall, the government has moved to concentrate on financing existing development projects and ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for the continued participation of all sectors to combat drug trafficking.Mr Thongloun made the call on Tuesday in a message marking the 32nd anniversary of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) — The Lao and Thailand governments are continuing to support each other in border security and preventing crossborder crimes, especially along the border between Xayaboury and Nan provinces.A cooperation document was signed at Hongsa Power Co., Ltd in Xayaboury province last week ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos has officially opened a national single window (LNSW) system at a container yard – Thanaleng – to bring in transparency and facilitate trade. This move will optimise the flow of goods for the benefit of the people of Laos. The ...