Vientiane Times/ANN
Lao PM’s Asean sideline meetings strengthen neighbouring ties
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith met with his Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Thai counterparts on the sidelines of 34th Asean Summit in Bangkok, Thailand to strengthen relations and cooperation with neighbouring countries.Mr Thongloun joined a working breakfast with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan ...
Times Reporters
http://annx.asianews.network/content/pm%E2%80%99s-asean-sideline-meetings-strengthen-neighbouring-ties-99100
Lao NA backs govt efforts to address national challenges
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao National Assembly yesterday approved a number of resolutions, providing strong legal back up for the government to address challenges in land management, reforestation and human resource development in the country.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 7th session of ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-na-backs-govt-efforts-address-national-challenges-99099
Laos, Vietnam relations climb to new heights
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Political relations between Laos and Vietnam have soared to new heights, while the two parties and governments have persistently encouraged bilateral and economic cooperation.Leaders from the parties and governments gave this assessment during their meetings in Vientiane this week.More ...
Somxay Sengdara
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-vietnam-relations-climb-new-heights-99040
Outstanding Lao businesswomen receive regional award
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Ten Lao businesswomen received the Outstanding Asean Women Entrepreneurs Award 2019 from the Asean Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) during a ceremony at JW Marriott Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, last week.Almost 90 nominated businesswomen from Asean countries, included the 10 from Laos, ...
Visith Teppalath
http://annx.asianews.network/content/outstanding-lao-businesswomen-receive-regional-award-99035
Lao MSME fair helps operators access sources of funding
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), organised the MSME investment fair 2019 to provide opportunities to micro, small and medium enterprise operators to access sources of finance.The fair, held at ...
Phetsamone Chandala
http://annx.asianews.network/content/msme-fair-helps-operators-access-sources-funding-99037
Central bank urges cooperation to create QR code payment standard in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Bank of the Lao PDR requires closer cooperation with relevant sectors to create a national QR code standard for banks and financial institutions to further enable the convenient payment service.Officials from different banks and financial institutions, including representatives from relevant ...
Lao National Assembly voices concerns over loss of state lands
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – National Assembly members supported the amendment of the land law but expressed concerns about the continuing loss of state lands and conversion of agricultural land into other classifications.During the debate at the ongoing session, members learned about many state lands under ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/vietnams-national-assembly-voices-concerns-over-loss-state-lands-98976
Wastewater treatment plant slated for Vientiane
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Vientiane’s first-ever Water Treatment Project for wastewater treatment will be implemented next year.This was announced at a conference on “Opportunity and Challenge of Wastewater Treatment in Laos”, organised by Lao Project Company and Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Thursday.According ...
Keoviengkhone Bounviseth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/wastewater-treatment-plant-slated-vientiane-98977
Asean meeting promotes regional cloud computing
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos joined other Asean countries for dialogue on pushing forward the alignment of public policy and a regulatory framework to promote a regional cloud computing environment.More than 60 participants from Asean member states, Japanese experts, government officials from ministries, and representatives ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/asean-meeting-promotes-regional-cloud-computing-98859
Lao top 3 Expo 2019 showcases technology, architecture and engineering products
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The largest professional trade exhibition of the country, Lao Top 3-in-1 Expo 2019, kicked off at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane yesterday to showcase products aimed at the building, construction, water supply, food and beverage and trade industries.The ceremony was ...