Vientiane Times
Motorists warned to avoid Kasy-Nan Road following landslides
Kasy district authorities in Vientiane province are warning motorists to avoid using the Kasy-Nan Road because it is now under repair following landslides.More ...
Vientiane Times
Villagers warned on possible flooding as tropical storm lashes provinces
Khammuan and Borikhamxay provincial authorities have warned villagers living along rivers to be on alert of possible flooding after tropical storm Son-tinh lashed northern and central provinces of Laos this week. The Xebangfai River has risen above dangerous levels since Wednesday (July 18)More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Tourism attractions aplenty as media coverage draws interest, awards
Media coverage showcasing and promoting the many tourism highlights of Laos is set to attract prizes as the Lao Journalists’ Association proceeds to support the nation’s news media and publishing sectors in Visit Laos Year 2018 and beyond. The association is set to announce winners ...
Vientiane Times
Dengue fever claims 12 lives
Some 12 people have died following as a result of dengue fever in the first six months of this year, with Savannakhet province recording the most cases. The total numbers of dengue fever cases were over double the number of cases during the same period ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Compensation issues key to MahaNathiSithandone SEZ progress
A new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Champassak province known as “MahaNathiSithandone” will not be able to proceed without the completed compensation for affected villagers according to the head of the provincial SEZ authority. The government recently signed a concession agreement with Chinese developer (Laos ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Exemplify leadership in rural development, PM tells Party members
Party members must lead the nation’s people in turning policy into action for rural development and poverty reduction, the Prime Minister told a meeting on the topic. Converting rhetoric into concrete implementation required all Party members to pull their full weight as a fine example to ...
Vientiane Times
Sustainable development goals achievement efforts reaffirmed at UN
The government has reiterated its commitment to decisive actions based on strong intentions and the available evidence to proceed with concerted efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in cooperation with the international community. Minister of Foreign Affairs SaleumxayKommasith, representing the government, asserted same ...
Vientiane Times
Natural tourist sites’ roads, access lacking, DPM hears
Roads are a necessity to connect visitors to tourist attractions as senior government officials proposed resolutions to issues to the Deputy Prime Minister recently. The tourism issues were reported to a meeting for review of the implementation of the Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign over ...
Siladda Souliyong
Accelerating state reserve’s utilisation as govt steps up
The Ministry of Finance has detailed and simplified procedures aiming to hasten processes to utilise the State Reserve to finance emergency expenses and other expenditures when in need. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somdy Duangdy recently issued a decision stating that the reserve ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Capital authorities need more funds to improve city roads
Many road construction projects in the capital have been delayed or temporarily stopped work as contractors have run out of money and the government cannot provide adequate funds for them.More ...
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