Vientiane Times
Post-disaster poverty fears on rise as rate reviewed
The government is set to review the poverty rate after fears that thousands of families are likely fall below the poverty line following the severe floods that devastated many parts of Laos.The natural disaster – the worst in decades – impacted 2,409 out of 8,464 ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
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Luang Namtha’s Nam Ha named among Asia’s top ten ecotourism destinations
Nam Ha is a national protected area in northern Luang Namtha province. This mostly forested park is home to a variety of ethnic groups and diverse animal and plant species making it an ideal ecotourism destination.More ...
Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
Construction materials inspection centre first approved via Chinese cooperation
Laos and China have agreed to build the first-ever construction materials quality inspection and testing centre in Vientiane as part of ongoing cooperation in the sciences and technology sector.The project to build the new facility, official known as the “Quality Inspection and Testing of Construction ...
Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
Mekong cross-border planning, management boosted as Commission secures German funding
The government of Germany has committed EUR 4 million (approximately US$4.6 million) to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to strengthen Mekong cross-border water cooperation, according to the MRC.More ...
Times Reporters
Remarkable period achieved in Laos-China relations, departing Ambassador says
Relations between China and Laos have entered the most remarkable period in history with the powerful Asian country becoming the largest investor in and second biggest trade partner to Laos.More ...
Times Reporters
Two more years to meet Laos’ development plan: Minister
Natural disasters coupled with global economic and political uncertainty have had a direct impact on the implementation of the 8th Five-Year National Socio Economic Development Plan (NSEDP 2016-20), according to a senior government official.Laos now has two years to implement several related indicators to push ...
Times Reporters
Champassak cleans up to advance Asean tourist city aspirations
Champassak district in Champassak province is aiming to achieve Asean Clean Tourist City certification by 2020.The UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Town of Luang Prabang became the first conurbation in Laos to be awarded the standard earlier this year.More ...
Times Reporters
Govt orders action to prevent unapproved flood recovery projects
The government has told ministries and provinces to take action to prevent unapproved projects from being carried as part of flood recovery efforts.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Boao Forum showcases nation’s development, investment opportunities
Development and investment opportunities in Laos and the region along with the nation’s exciting potential have been showcased at the Boao Forum held in Vientiane from September 28-29.More ...
Times Reporters
Capital strides out to celebrate World Tourism Day
Hundreds of people came together in Vientiane early Saturday morning to walk and mark World Tourism Day (September 27) under the theme “Tourism and the Digital Transformation” as well as promote Visit Laos Year 2018.More ...
Times Reporters
