Vientiane Times/ANN
Laos attempts to rebuild flood victims’ lives amid budget constraints
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government estimates that about 3 trillion kip is needed to repair the damage caused by recent flooding and to restore flood-hit communities to normal.The impacts of disasters are a major challenge for Laos in working towards poverty eradication, with many ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Vientiane looks to boost use of Lao-made products, enhance consumer protection
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities in Vientiane intend to promote the use of Lao-made goods and encourage the cultivation of organically farmed agricultural produce in the capital to create jobs and generate income.These issues were discussed at a meeting held on Saturday at the Vientiane ...
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Oudomxay string bags a hit with Japanese buyers
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A villagers’ group in Oudomxay province is meeting with great success in selling different sized bags and cotton products, both locally and in Japan.The bags are made from a jungle vine called kheuapiad and have proved particularly popular with Japanese buyers ...
Souksamai Boulom
Laos promotes environmentally-friendly hydro projects
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) — The government is encouraging the building of environmentally-friendly hydropower plants to ensure green growth and sustainable poverty reduction, according to a senior government official.“The government is highly encouraged to promote environmentally-friendly and sustainable hydropower projects,” Deputy Minister of Natural Resource and ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Laos greatly values Mekong-Japan cooperation
Laos highly appreciates the collaboration between the Mekong sub-region countries and Japan, especially assistance from Japan that has contributed to development within Laos and its integration with the region.Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith made the statement at the 11th Mekong-Japan Summit held on Monday in Bangkok, ...
Times Reporters
Laos backs promotion of children’s rights on Asean stage
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has reaffirmed its support for Asean efforts to promote the rights of children and women in the region, believing that this will make a significant contribution to the realisation of the Asean community.Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Lao, Myanmar, Thai companies partner in sale and purchase of rice
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Three companies from Laos, Myanmar and Thailand have entered into a joint venture for the sale and purchase of rice, aimed at improving the circumstances of farmers in the three countries by encouraging them to produce good-quality rice for sale.The initiative ...
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Unitel tests 5G at the highest speed
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Star Telecom Company (Unitel) has officially conducted a 5G test with a maximum speed of 1.7 Gbps, and is capable of reaching the highest speed of 2.5Gbps when combined with 4G (using the dual connection feature to help transmit data simultaneously ...
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Farmers, officials discuss ways to expand markets
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Farmers from Vientiane and other central areas on Monday met with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce and related sectors to discuss the challenges they face.“We want producers and buyers to discuss their needs. ...
Souksamai Boulom
Laos to clamp down on imports in bid to curb rising exchange rate
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government will introduce strict measures to regulate the import of consumer goods and bolster domestic production, in an attempt to reduce imports and cut capital flow to other countries.A surge in both legally and illegal imported goods from neighbouring countries ...
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