Vientiane Times/ANN
Khammuan road repair bill estimated at 33 billion kip
Khammuan province: Authorities in this flood-stricken area say at least 33 billion kip is needed to repair damaged roads in five districts.Director of the province’s Public Works and Transport Department, Mr Phitsamai Khongsadath, told media “We expect to need a budget of over 33 billion ...
Phomphong Laoin
EDITORIAL: Imported rice is cheaper than rice grown in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The majority of Lao people eat sticky rice and it is the main staple of the Lao population throughout the country.Over the years the price of rice grown in Laos has become higher and higher and there have never been any ...
Editorial Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/editorial-imported-rice-cheaper-rice-grown-laos-105519
Enough pork for local consumption despite African swine fever outbreak in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos has enough pigs to supply market demand despite an outbreak of African swine fever that is continuing to affect the country.The outbreak has affected 103 villages in 42 districts of 15 provinces, according to the Department of Livestock and Fisheries ...
Laos organic shampoo maker aims for domestic recognition
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government is determined to promote small and medium-sized enterprises as well as push new business start-ups that are crucial for economic growth.Thaan Fun Organic Garden, a group of local organic shampoo and dish-washing liquid producers from Pakngum district, Vientiane, ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-organic-shampoo-maker-aims-domestic-recognition-105516
Laos making strides towards 2030 SDG agenda
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) are continuing discussions on plans to advance coordination and integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help Laos engage in the 2030 Agenda.A two-day (October ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-making-strides-towards-2030-sdg-agenda-105513
Comply with regulations, satellite receiver dealers warned in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities have warned dealers selling satellite receivers for radio and television to observe the relevant regulations after learning that some have imported receivers illegally.Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara, recently issued new guidance setting the conditions that ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/comply-regulations-satellite-receiver-dealers-warned-laos-105512
Business sector assesses facilitation of investment, trade in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry is conducting an assessment of the ways in which the provinces and Vientiane facilitate investment and trade, under Phase 2 of the ProFIT project.The project surveys and evaluates how the business sector benefits ...
Manichanh Pansivongxay
http://annx.asianews.network/content/business-sector-assesses-facilitation-investment-trade-laos-105441
Laos' Luang Prabang dam reaches key development stage
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Luang Prabang hydropower project has reached another key development stage after the government asked the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to host the prior consultation on the project.The government authorised the Vietnam Petro Power Corporation to build the Luang Prabang hydro ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-luang-prabang-dam-reaches-key-development-stage-105442
Saravan nature park to reopen this month
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Visitors can look forward to enjoying a wealth of activities and natural wonders in Phouphasouk Park, Saravan province, which will reopen in the middle of this month.An official at the provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Panya Mouthsika, told Vientiane Times that ...
Siladda Souliyong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/saravan-nature-park-reopen-month-105440
Laos, Vietnam plan business dialogue to boost investment, border trade
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Trade authorities in six northern provinces of Laos and Dien Bien Phu province in Vietnam have agreed to hold a business dialogue next year to boost trade.The planned dialogue is part of the cooperation plan for 2019-20 and was discussed at ...
Manichanh Pansivongxay
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-vietnam-plan-business-dialogue-boost-investment-border-trade-105443