Vientiane Times/ANN
Asean, China bolster police training against cross-border crime
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos joined China, other Asean, and neighbouring countries to discuss mutual support in developing police academies and training institutes.The cooperation was discussed during the 3rd China-Asean and Neighbouring Countries Police Academy Presidents Forum Law Enforcement Capacity Building Round Table Meeting in ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/asean-china-bolster-police-training-against-cross-border-crime-98721
Laos, Russia boost business cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Siberian Association of International Cooperation from the Novosibirsk region of Russia plans to set up an office in Laos to improve business coordination and cooperation.The plan was unveiled by the association’s President, Mr Pavel Ostroverhov, when he led business operators ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-russia-boost-business-cooperation-98722
FEATURE: Tremendous increase in plastic waste in Vientiane
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – There is growing concern in Vientiane about the impact of plastic waste on the environment.Mr Oudon Chanthavongsy, the owner of Lao Chaleunxay Recycle, a shop that has been buying plastic waste from people for many years, told me by telephone that ...
Khonesavanh Lathsaphao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/feature-tremendous-increase-plastic-waste-vientiane-98724
Organic farmers meet buyers in Laos but need more opportunities
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Vientiane organic farmers group still needs more market opportunities to expand the business operations of its members so they can become sustainable.Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in cooperation with the Vientiane Agriculture and Forestry Department, ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/organic-farmers-meet-buyers-laos-need-more-opportunities-98644
Lao govt, companies sign agreement for developing hydro-power plant
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Lao government and two firms have signed an agreement for developing Xebangfai 1 (Keng Keo) hydro-power project.The project development agreement was signed in Vientiane on Friday by representatives of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Energy and ...
Phetsamone Chandala
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-govt-companies-sign-agreement-developing-hydro-power-plant-98645
Mekong, Australian river bodies renew partnership
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) of Australia have signed an agreement marking the re-establishment of knowledge transfer channels between the two organisations.The MRC Secretariat CEO, Dr An Pich Hatda, and the MDBA Chief Executive, Mr ...
Times Reporters
http://annx.asianews.network/content/mekong-australian-river-bodies-renew-partnership-98642
Laos' Borikhamxay to serve as key regional land bridge
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Borikhamxay province in central Laos will serve as another key trade hub and land bridge once construction of the 5th Lao-Thai friendship bridge is completed and it becomes operational in coming years.Lao Minister of Public Work and Transport, Mr Bounchanh Sinthavong ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-borikhamxay-serve-key-regional-land-bridge-98641
Laos, South Korean foundation recommit to health cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Local authorities have confirmed they will continue to cooperate with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) in improving the capacity of Lao health professionals.Minister of Health, Associate Prof. Dr Bounkong Syhavong recently told the ‘2019 Lao PDR KOFIH Global Alumni ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-south-korean-foundation-recommit-health-cooperation-98643
Lao, South Korean business communities target investment in renewables
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The business communities of Laos and South Korea are keen to jointly promote the development of renewable energy in Laos.A business matching event was held in Vientiane to facilitate collaboration between Lao companies and representatives of Korean firms from Chungcheongbukdo province ...
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-south-korean-business-communities-target-investment-renewables-98646
Lao, Swiss cooperation sees progress in agro-biodiversity initiative
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos and Switzerland are continuing their cooperation in The Agro-biodiversity Initiative (TABI) to alleviate poverty and improve the livelihoods of upland communities through sustainable land management.TABI is a joint programme of the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Swiss ...