Vientiane Times/ANN
EU provides 484 billion kip to improve nutrition in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The European Union (EU) has provided more than 484 billion kip (50 million euros) to improve nutrition and reduce malnutrition in Laos.Lao government officials from various ministries and the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Mr Neven Mimica, launched the ...
Siladda Souliyong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/eu-provides-484-billion-kip-improve-nutrition-laos-103793
Govt assisting, closely following plight of flood victims
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, leaders of committees and provincial authorities last week visited people in provinces that have been affected by the recent widespread flooding.During the visit to the provinces of Savannakhet, Champassak and Saravan on September 7, Prime Minister Thongloun ...
Siladda Souliyong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-assisting-closely-following-plight-flood-victims-103792
Union, associations boost Lao-Chinese cooperation on culture and economy
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao-China Economic and Trade Promotion Association (LCETPA) is cooperating with the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union and the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Laos (YEAL) to implement several projects.These projects cover Chinese language training, culture, agriculture and tourism.More ...
Laos, Cuba set new heights for economic and trade cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Cuba are expected to enhance trade and investment opportunities following a high-ranking Cuban trade delegation’s official visit to Vientiane during September 8-9.The Cuban delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Mr Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz, ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-cuba-set-new-heights-economic-and-trade-cooperation-103795
South Korea pledges US$500 million for Lao development
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government of South Korea (ROK) has offered US$500 million for Laos to finance development projects in the country in the coming years, a South Korean news agency reported last week.The Yonhap News Agency reported on September 5 that Laos and ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
http://annx.asianews.network/content/south-korea-pledges-us500-million-lao-development-103703
Laos, Thailand agree on digital tech cooperation for industry
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Thailand have agreed to cooperate in applying and developing digital technology for agriculture and industry as part of the transformational fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the cooperation was signed last week in Vientiane ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-thailand-agree-digital-tech-cooperation-industry-103704
Lao business sector seeking crackdown on illegal operators
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Legitimate private sector interests have called on the government body responsible for creating a business-friendly environment to tackle illicit trade, informal businesses, and firms operating without licences.Members of the business community representing numerous companies and entrepreneurs made the call at a ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-business-sector-seeking-crackdown-illegal-operators-103706
Lao-Chinese joint venture to boost agricultural industry
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The State Enterprise for Agricultural Service (SAS) of Laos has inked an agreement with China’s Guangzhou Zhongheyuan Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. (GZAD) and UAB Global Ltd (UAB) of Hong Kong for cooperation in investments in the agricultural industry and market development.The ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-chinese-joint-venture-boost-agricultural-industry-103707
Simple methods keep Lao fishing traditions alive
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Many places in Laos are now inundated after several weeks of heavy rain which has caused suffering to many households around the country.People have lost their crops, belongings and livestock.But not everywhere has been affected by flooding and some people continue ...
Patithin Phetmeuangphuan
http://annx.asianews.network/content/feature-simple-methods-keep-lao-fishing-traditions-alive-103708
Japanese trade group promotes investment in Lao SEZs
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Vientiane will work with the developers of four special economic zones (SEZs) to encourage more investment by Japanese companies, to boost trade and economic ties between Laos and Japan.A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/japanese-trade-group-promotes-investment-lao-sezs-103547