Vientiane Times/ANN
Laos govt develops new website for investors
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Life for entrepreneurs, investors and those interested in running a business became easier with the development and launch of the website www.ned.gov.la.The site is an initiative of the Enterprise Registration and Management Department (ERMD) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. ...
Souksamai Boulom
Lao NA approves new law to safeguard local products from unfair imports
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The National Assembly (NA) on Friday approved a new law relating to anti-dumping and countervailing duties in order to protect domestic products from unfair imports.As Laos integrates into the region, it needs to enact laws to protect it from unfair trade ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/na-approves-new-law-laos-safeguard-local-products-unfair-imports-98582
JICA, UXO-Laos collaborate on operations
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Government officials and representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) met in Vientiane last week for the first Joint Coordinating Committee meeting.The meeting was attended by National Programme Director of the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO-Laos), Mr Bounphamith Somvichith, ...
Phomphong Laoin
http://annx.asianews.network/content/jica-uxo-laos-collaborate-operations-98583
Laos, Singapore fight transnational crime
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Attorney-General’s Chambers of the Republic of Singapore (AGC) and the Office of the Supreme People’s Prosecutor of Laos have agreed to work closely together in the fight against transnational, organised crime syndicates.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was recently signed by ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-singapore-fight-transnational-crime-98464
Prices of consumer staples under control: Lao PM
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government is endeavouring to stabilise the prices of various goods, including food items, against the backdrop of rising costs in the processing industry, the Prime Minister advised the National Assembly.The value of traded goods in the first four months of ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/prices-consumer-staples-under-control-pm-98465
Stop employing additional people, Lao PM tells government departments
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has prohibited state departments from employing contracted and volunteer staff because the public services is viewed as being already overloaded with employees and officials.Addressing a question raised by members of the National Assembly (NA) last week, Prime Minister Thongloun ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
http://annx.asianews.network/content/stop-employing-additional-people-lao-pm-tells-government-departments-98463
Lao govt outlines forestry protection moves to lawmakers
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Preserving forests and promoting tree planting across the country are the main aims for amendment of the forestry law, a senior government official has said. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr Lien Thikeo presented a draft amended forestry law for debate at ...
Somsack Pongkhao
http://annx.asianews.network/content/lao-govt-outlines-forestry-protection-moves-lawmakers-98462
Largest trade exhibition to kick off next week in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The largest professional trade exhibition of the country, Lao Top 3 Expo 2019, will kick off at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane next week and showcase products aimed at the building, construction, water supply, food and beverage and trade industries.The ...
Souksamai Boulom
http://annx.asianews.network/content/largest-trade-exhibition-kick-next-week-laos-98387
Lao ministry inspecting banana plantations to ensure sustainable agricultural practices
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is inspecting banana plantations across Laos and directing operators to produce their crops in line with sustainable agricultural practices.The number of investors and banana plantations around the country decreased after the government enforced a ban ...
Laos, Japan discuss enhanced cooperation
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Planned leadership capacity building for high-ranking Lao officials, macro-economic management, sustainability, and infrastructure development for Laos have been discussed between Laos and Japanese senior officials in Vientiane.The discussions took place during the meeting between Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs ...
News Desk
http://annx.asianews.network/content/laos-japan-discuss-enhanced-cooperation-98385