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Laos' ministry ploughs ahead with agriculture agenda
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reviewed its work over 2018 and outlined the agenda for the year ahead during an annual summary meeting for the sector held in Vientiane on Monday.The meeting heard about ongoing efforts to enhance rice production, encourage commercial livestock rearing ...
Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
Thailand Visa Applicants Beware: Fortnight Wait As Consulate Appointment Bookings Bank Up in VTE
Foreign nationals seeking visas to ever-popular Thailand for residence or travel can expect waits of up to two weeks for appointments for visa application or renewal via the country’s consulate in Vientiane, Laos.Waits of up to two weeks are being noted for appointments for visas ...
The Laotian Times
Walkers stride out in support of an end to teenage pregnancy in Laos
More than 4,000 people ran or walked through the streets of Vientiane on Sunday to raise awareness of the issues surrounding teenage pregnancy. The runners and walkers were taking part in the 4th Vientiane International Half Marathon, one of whose goals this year was to raise ...
Times Reporters
HPC Granted ISO 14001: 2015
(KPL) The Hongsa Power Company Limited (HPC) has received the International Environmental Management Standard (ISO 14001: 2015).“Hongsa Power has complied strictly with the obligations it has signed with the Lao government and it will do its utmost to be a good neighbor to local communities,“ ...
KPL
Australia Promotes Empowerment Of Women And Girls For Women's Day in Laos
(KPL) This International Women’s Day, the Australian Embassy in Laos is highlighting the role of sport in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment by hosting a panel discussion with representatives of the Australian National U-16s Women’s Football Team “the Junior Matildas” and the Lao Football ...
KPL
SME service centre opens in Luang Prabang
LUANG PRABANG, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) has opened a branch of its Small and Medium Enterprises Service Centre in Luang Prabang province to strengthen the capacity of SMEs in the eight northern provinces of Laos.The first ...
News Desk
Storm wreaks havoc in Xayaboury
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Almost 50 houses in four villages of Xayaboury district, Xayaboury province, were damaged by strong winds and heavy rain when a storm swept through the provincial capital last week.Deputy Director of the Labour and Social Welfare Office in Xayaboury district, Mrs ...
Phomphong Laoin
Laos slaps heavy fines on tobacco rule violators
Producers and importers of tobacco products will be penalised with large fines and additional measures if the packages that contain their products do not carry the required instructions and health warnings, according to a new regulation.The health warnings must comprise both images and words.Prime Minister ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
New project aiming to enhance child protection in Laos
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and RADION International officially agreed on Friday to support capacity building for child protection and development in target communities in the central provinces. The “Child Protection and Development Programme” supported by RADION International is focusing on improving living conditions ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos' City urged to speed up urban planning
The cabinet has instructed Vientiane authorities to speed up zoning for the development of different areas of the capital so that management of the country’s urban heart can be better regulated.Speaking at a press conference after the government’s monthly meeting at the end of February, ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy