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Flash floods see forecasters issue warnings
State authorities have warned the nation’s many regions to closely follow weather forecasts and to be alert to flash flooding caused by the heavy rainfalls that began yesterday. Some parts of Vientiane and the provinces of Huaphan, Xieng Khuang, Luang Prabang, Xayaboury, Xaysomboun, Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Savannakhet, ...
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University of Cambodia opens Laos Room
A new Laos room at the University of Cambodia in Phnom Penh was officially opened last week with the aim to promote understanding of the customs and lifestyles of Lao people and boost friendly relations between the two countries. More ...
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Pediatric capacity gets a lift via Korea
Progress in strengthening pediatric capacity to improve health outcomes for newborns, infants and their mothers was noted as health authorities confirmed that I HOPE Project has been successful in its aims at a meeting last week.More ...
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Service, costs, safety critical to attracting visitors: DPM Deputy
The nation’s tourism sector and authorities at all levels must continue to solve issues to help Laos attract visitors from domestic and international sources and reach the set targets, the nation’s Deputy Prime Minister told a meeting for tourism review consultation and planning in the ...
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National road No 13 North improvements to see January start
Over 50 kilometres of upgrades to National Road No. 13 North have completed model design construction and now prepare to price bid construction from the companies.More ...
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Funds to support agricultural development
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) plans to provide a loan of US$40 million to boost the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2018-24 in Laos. The new funding is being proposed to develop market-led agricultural production, rural financial services and a sustainable management system ...
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More Chinese tourists expected to visit Laos
A number of mega-projects currently being built in Laos should serve as facilities to accommodate the rising number of tourists from China. Some of the notable infrastructure projects include the construction of the expressway and the almost US$6 billion railway line that will link Vientiane ...
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Fish release proclaimed as PM, public propel piscine preservation
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith yesterday led civil servants, police officers, soldiers, representatives from international organisations and the public in Vientiane in releasing 150,000 fingerlings on the occasion of this year’s National Aquatic Animal and Wildlife Conservation Day.More ...
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Airport upgrade in Xieng Khuang attracts interest of Chinese firm
A Chinese survey company is keen to upgrade the airport in Xieng Khuang province with the aim of developing it as a hub for a regional air transport service, a provincial leader said on Thursday. The development of the airfield is key to catering to ...
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Ten-fold traffic fine plans target drunken, speeding drivers
Vientiane authorities will soon commence imposing ten-fold fines on drunk drivers and speeding motorists in the capital with the aim being to reduce road-related accidents, injuries and fatalities. The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security and Vientiane authorities have a plan to ...
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