Vientiane Times/ANN

Lao markets eyeing more agricultural imports

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos may have to import more agricultural produce to meet the growing demand for fresh fruit and vegetables.The Aussie Lao fresh market in Sikhottabong district, which is one of the largest markets in Vientiane, may have to sell more imported products, ...

News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-markets-eyeing-more-agricultural-imports-100348

Severe form of dengue strikes as cases continue to mount in Laos

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos is facing an outbreak of the most virulent form of the dengue virus this rainy season.The National Centre for Laboratory and Epidemiology has determined that dengue virus serotypes 2 and 4 have been the causative organisms of the more than 14,000 ...

Xayxana Leukai
http://annx.asianews.network/content/severe-form-dengue-strikes-cases-continue-mount-laos-100345

Xayaboury dam on track to start commercial operation at year’s end

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Xayaboury hydropower plant yesterday began a trial operation of its fifth generator, setting the first run-of-river dam in the lower Mekong basin on track to begin commercial operation at the end of this year.A senior official at the Xayaboury Energy and ...

Ekaphone Phouthonesy 
http://annx.asianews.network/content/xayaboury-dam-track-start-commercial-operation-year%E2%80%99s-end-100344

Work on Vangtao-Phonthong economic zone on track

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A senior official in charge of the Vangtao-Phonthong economic zone in Champassak province has said work on the project is on track and expects that both domestic and foreign investors will want to invest in the zone.An official ground-breaking ceremony to ...

Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/work-vangtao-phonthong-economic-zone-track-100349

World Bank: Malnutrition costs 2.4% of Lao GDP annually

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – High levels of childhood malnutrition present a staggering, yet avoidable, loss of human and economic potential for Laos, according to the World Bank.Nationally, stunting affects over one third of all Lao children under the age of five, the Bank said in ...

News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/world-bank-malnutrition-costs-24-lao-gdp-annually-100347

After Relocating for Dam Construction Project, 1,400 Lao Villagers Face Difficulties

Around 1,400 people in Laos are finding it difficult to support themselves three months after relocating for a local dam construction project. Some even return to their old villages to tend rice fields during the country’s planting season.The Chinese-backed Nam Ou 4 dam is one ...

RFA’s Lao Service
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/nam-ou-4-laos-relocation-07172019144359.html

Asean lays groundwork ahead of 11th ministerial meeting on youth

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Senior officials from member countries yesterday discussed preparations for the 11th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY XI) which is focusing on enhancing young people’s role in sustainable development and regional integration.The Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union hosted the Senior Officials ...

News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/asean-lays-groundwork-ahead-11th-ministerial-meeting-youth-100346

Vientiane pig farmers want debt issues addressed

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Vientiane Pig Farm Group is hopeful that the government will help it to tide over its debt-related issues.Pig farmers have been struggling with mounting debts for years and the price of pork products continues to fluctuate, especially with the threat ...

Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/vientiane-pig-farmers-want-debt-issues-addressed-100201

Crowne Plaza Vientiane wins international spa award

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Senses Spa at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane has won international recognition just one year after the luxurious facility opened its doors to guests.Executive Assistant Manager of the Crowne Plaza Vientiane, Mr Nattawut Wetprasit, on behalf of the hotel received the ...

News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/crowne-plaza-vientiane-wins-international-spa-award-100199

Ministry orders registration of social media news platforms in Laos

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities have told the administrators of social media news platforms to register their accounts or pages, or they could face legal action.The warning comes after many unregistered digital news platforms have circulated fake news and disinformation on social media, which seriously ...

Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/ministry-orders-registration-social-media-news-platforms-laos-100198

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