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Govt pursues search for Lao Airlines joint venture partner
The government is still seeking a qualified partner to jointly operate Lao Airlines in a bid to achieve more efficient and profitable operation of the national flag carrier. Several potential foreign investors have expressed interest in forming a joint venture with the Lao government, a ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Lao festival woos Japanese in bid to entice holiday-makers
A tourism exhibition and cultural performances are among the highlights of the Lao Festival taking place from May 22-29 in Tokyo, Japan. Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, ministry officials and Lao performers are currently in Tokyo to take part at the ...
Vientiane Times
Fuel Prices Rise Again and May Rise Further
The retail price of fuel has just risen again as of Saturday (May 26). According to a statement signed by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, petrol companies and gas stations across the country must now increase the retail price by 200 kip/liter for premium grade, 100 kip/liter for regular petrol, and 100 kip/liter for ...
The Laotian Times
200 saplings planted in Saravan welcoming Arbour Day
Last weekends, Saravan Provincial Department of Agro-Forestry along with District offices of Agro-Forestry have been on-site for planting trees in National Protected Area of Phouphasouk, Saravan.More ...
KPL
Huaphanh destroyed illegal wildlife imports
(KPL) Last week, Officials from Xamneua Agriculture and Forestry office, Provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Provincial Department of Finance and relevant entities have destroyed wildlife products which were seized from illegal imports.More ...
KPL
Sanamxay enhancing measures to fight against dengue fever
(KPL) Revently, District Health Office of Sanamxay, Attapue Province and Disease Control Sector have promoted a campaign to increase public awareness on the prevention of dengue fever and distributed mosquito larvicides locals to control the spread of disease.More ...
KPL
Khammouane province eyes to plant 1.836 hectares of trees on the upcoming Arbour Day
(KPL) On the Arbour Day 2018, Khammouane plans to grow trees in the total area of 1.836 hectares across the province, of which 25.66 hectares of state land are arranged for 12,145 tree saplings.More ...
KPL
Cow and Buffalo Deaths Occur in Vientiane Province
In addition to the cow deaths occurring in Vientiane Capital this month, a number of cattle have now died in several villages in Vientiane Province. Local veterinarians have been unable to determine the cause of death.More ...
The Laotian Times
Companies gear up to start construction of Vientiane-Pakxe expressway
The government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with four construction companies from Laos and China to carry out a survey, feasibility study and detailed design of the Vientiane-Pakxe Expressway.More ...
Vientiane Times
Sapling fair marks start of Arbour Day activities
High-ranking officials and local people yesterday gathered for the opening of a sapling fair at the That Luang esplanade where trees, saplings and ornamental plants are being exhibited and sold to the public.More ...
Vientiane Times
