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Lao, South Korean companies partner in rollout of ICT solutions
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A professional and experienced supplier of closed circuit TV cameras, parking control systems and parachute training to the South Korean government sector, Gentop Co., Ltd., is joining forces in a specialised project with Asia Investment Development & Construction Sole Co., Ltd. ...
Souksamai Boulom
Laos registers trade surplus in Q3
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos has registered a trade surplus of US$178 million in the first nine months (as of the end of the third quarter) of the year, although money transfers are below target.The value of Laos’ combined exports and imports in the third ...
News Desk
Thousands of devotees give alms at That Luang festival
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Buddhists from all walks of life gave alms to monks at the That Luang esplanade on Monday morning on the last day of the traditional annual festival to honour the grand stupa.High ranking officials, people from across the country and foreign ...
Visith Teppalath
Laos, UNICEF commit to providing a better future for children
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said on Monday that key agencies such as the National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mothers and Children continue to work for the protection, promotion and development of Lao children so that they grow up to ...
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Lao businesses strike at Asean Business Awards for second year in a row
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Lao companies impressed their peers with a strong outcome at the Asean Business Awards (ABA) Gala Night 2019 – an annual event initiated by the Asean Business Advisory Council in 2007 and held every year since to recognise outstanding enterprises across ...
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Good progress in socio-economic development despite challenges, says DPM
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The implementation of the 2019 socio-economic and state budget plans has encountered many difficulties across Laos, a Deputy Prime Minister told the opening ceremony of the National Assembly session yesterday morning.Dr Sonexay Siphandone, who is also Minister of Planning and Investment, ...
Manichanh Pansivongxay
Laos, Kunming promote shared tourism
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and China are continuing a joint tourism drive, aiming to boost cooperation in economic and trade relations.The Kunming Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau and the Lao Happy International Travel Co., Ltd. last weekend organised an event in Vientiane to promote ...
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Malaysia to promote tourism at That Luang Festival
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Tourism Malaysia is using the annual That Luang Festival in Vientiane to encourage people to visit Malaysia and enjoy its scenic and cultural attractions.The organisation is setting up a booth at the festival to distribute information and advertise tourist attractions to ...
News Desk
Air pollution from cooking fires, tobacco a serious health hazard
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Household air pollution from both cooking fires and tobacco is highly prevalent; nearly three-quarters of all households surveyed reported exposure to smoking in the home and exposure to indoor cooking fire smoke.When multiple sources of exposure are evaluated together, a third ...
Xayxana Leukai
Savannakhet University celebrates 10th anniversary
Savannakhet University last week hosted an event to celebrate its 10th anniversary after opening its doors to students in October 2009, becoming Laos’ fourth state-run university.Students from around the country are increasingly seeking places at the university and today it has 8,811 students on its ...
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