Laos: Thailand, Laos agree on workers pact Thus, 7 Jul 2016 – Thai and Lao labour ministers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labour cooperation to improve the livelihoods of Lao workers in Thailand. The agreement covers academic cooperation, worker here. Labour Minister Gen Sirichai Distakul signed the pact with Lao labour minister […]
Read MoreLaos: Cambodia and Laos to boost trade, open more checkpoints Tue, 28 Jun 2016 – Laos has asked Cambodia to increase trade and investment in its northern neighbour as bilateral trade between the two countries is small and has plenty of room to expand. Laos? newly-elected Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith met his Cambodian counterpart Hun […]
Read MoreLaos: Laos still facing challenges in AEC integration Wednesday, 13 July 2016 – Among the challenges are product labelling when Laos exports goods to neighbouring countries. Although Asean has cut more than 90 per cent of tariffs and barriers towards AEC integration, there are behind-the-scenes issues that pose a challenge for Laos, a senior trade […]
Read MoreLaos: Laos, Thailand intensify economic ties, amend MoU on labour cooperation Thursday, 7 July 2016 – A large number of Lao citizens flock to Thailand for job opportunities yearly; Thailand is creating conditions to regulate and legalise migrant workers in the country. Laos and Thailand have highlighted areas in which they will intensify economic cooperation […]
Read MoreLaos: Lao economy expected to slow further Thursday, 7 July 2016 – Declining demand for commodities and plunging rubber prices led to the slowdown of the economy. The economy in Laos is projected to grow at a rate of just 6.9 per cent this year which is lower than the government?s target set at 7.5 […]
Read MoreRice production expected to not meet targets THURSDAY, 23 JUNE 2016 – Rice production this fiscal year may be less than targeted as both natural disaster, including drought and flooding, as well as insects are expected to impact crop yields. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry have estimated farmers around the country to produce 4.2 […]
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