Vientiane Times
Energy, mining projects flouting rules
Licences issued by authorities for some investment projects are not in line with the official plan and the appropriate steps are not always followed, the sector’s leading official said on Monday.Minister of Energy and Mines Dr Khammany Inthirath disclosed many obstacles and challenges relating to ...
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Laos, Korea review cooperation in development assistance
Senior government officials and their development partners met in Vientiane on Thursday to review cooperation in the provision of Official Development Assistance (ODA) between Laos and the Republic of Korea.The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr Kikeo Chanthabouly, and a ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Laos, Int’l Red Cross raise profile of International Humanitarian Law
Government officials and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met in Vientiane yesterday to discuss International Humanitarian Law.Participants were familiarised with the main humanitarian-related treaties, especially the Geneva conventions and their additional protocols, and with Lao adherence to those treaties. More ...
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Govt to begin dam safety checks next year
The government will begin inspecting the safety standards applied to the construction of all hydropower dams in Laos next year in a bid to prevent further accidents. This information was revealed during a recent meeting in Vientiane on the safety standards of the nation’s many hydropower ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Gov’t achieves success but could do better, Assembly concludes
National Assembly (NA) members expressed appreciation of the political responsibility shown by the government in achieving many socio-economic development targets, especially reducing revenue leaks.But Assembly members suggested the government should be more explicit about its achieved figures and measures, with a view to future improvement.More ...
Somxay Sengdara
Bicycle ride, cultural events add to Luang Prabang tourist attractions
Authorities in Luang Prabang province are organising a bicycle ride and cultural events for tourists in the middle of December. These activities will close out the city’s programme for Visit Laos Year 2018. More ...
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Newly-built Nam Ngum bridge opens to the public
A bridge that has been built across the Nam Ngum river linking Nabong and Thakokhay villages in Pakngum district, Vientiane, is now open for public use, making life easier for local residents. The official opening ceremony yesterday was attended by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and President ...
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NA member speaks out against loans to SMEs
The government can acquire money from other sources for injecting into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rather than issuing loans, which would only add to the country’s debt. This was the view expressed by National Assembly (NA) member for Vientiane, Ms Valy Vetsaphong, who disagreed with ...
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UN announces grant to assist flood victims in Khammuan
Laos has secured a grant from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund to support emergency response and humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of the recent floods that occurred across the country. The US$3.5 million grant will be used to rehabilitate the six hardest-hit districts ...
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Govt assesses relief funding received following floods
The government has received over 20 billion kip, more than 93 million Thai baht and over US$14 million from donors in Laos and other countries, to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of severe flooding.More ...
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