Vientiane Times/ANN
Lao officials, business operators learn about FTA rules of origin
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Government officials and representatives from the private sector have attended a workshop to learn about the rules and benefits of using “Declaration of Origin” under the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) Rules of Origin for Laos.More ...
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Laos introduces measures to prevent worsening pollution
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government has forbidden the burning of garbage and scrub in a bid to reduce the current high levels of air pollution.The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued a warning on Friday aiming to curb the emission of dangerous particulate ...
Phomphong Laoin
Vientiane students win big at int’l math, robot contests
BANGKOK (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Some 21 students from the International School of Laos (formerly Eastern Star Schools) in Vientiane recently returned victorious after representing Laos at the 8th International Math Challenge and International Robot Challenge in Thailand.The competitions took place at Rangsit University, Bangkok, from ...
Visith Teppalath
Tourism holds the key to green growth in Laos
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Protection of the country’s national parks and cultural traditions will be strengthened with the government’s commitment to the National Green Growth Strategy.The 2030 strategy, which was unveiled earlier this month, provides a pathway for the mainstreaming of environmentally-friendly policies into the ...
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
Savan Park exports set to increase 15-20%
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Exports from Savan Park (Zone C) in the Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Savannakhet province are expected to increase by 15 to 20 per cent this year due to rising production capacity.Savan Park achieved exports of more than US$400 million ...
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Laos reaffirms commitment at UN Environment Assembly session
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A delegation from Laos shared constructive ideas with other participants during the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) which took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from March 11-15.This year’s session was held under the theme “Innovative solutions to environmental challenges ...
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Nobel Laureate shares world economic outlook at Lao university
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The National University of Laos’ faculty members, researchers and students as well as professionals in economic policy and economic development benefited from a lecture by Nobel Laureate Finn Erling Kydland last week.Professor Kydland, who was awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize in ...
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Thai food fair offers business opportunities for Lao firms
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The organisers of THAIFEX-World Food of Asia 2019, a Thai food exhibition, are looking for business opportunities with Lao firms in the food and beverage sector, so they can expand their markets in Thailand and overseas.With this vision in mind, representatives ...
Souksamai Boulom
Pollution at hazardous levels in Vientiane
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Wildfires in Laos and neighbouring countries are causing dangerous levels of air pollution in many regions of Laos, especially in the capital.Director General of the Pollution Control Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mrs Sisouphanh Luanglath, told Vientiane ...
Phomphong Laoin
Digital expertise needed to fuel development: Lao minister
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The nation needs to cultivate digital expertise to underpin a solid technology foundation for applications and services so it can meet the country’s future development needs, according to a leading official.Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr Boviengkham Vongdara, gave the ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth