Lao Prime Minister Doesn’t Want Business as Usual for the Timber Industry TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2016 – Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has told local authorities in the southern province of Attapeu that the government is changing the way it handles the logging business.Since Thongloun took over as prime minister in April, he has made cracking […]
Read MoreLaos places great importance on ecotourism TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2016 – The Lao government has attached great importance on ecotourism development as a way to protect the country’s natural and cultural resources while bringing economic benefits to local communities.Laos is entrusted to host the Asean Ecotourism Forum in Pakxe, Champassak province from June 22 to 25 […]
Read MoreLaos, Vietnam highly value time-honoured ties, vow to deepen cooperation FRIDAY, 10 JUNE 2016 – President Bounnhang Vorachit and his visiting Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang highly valued the time-honoured bilateral relationship and vowed to deepen comprehensive cooperation between the two neighbours. President Quang and his delegation arrived Vientiane yesterday for a three-day state visit […]
Read MoreIndonesian investors search for markets in Laos MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016 – Indonesian investors are searching for information exchange on matters relating to consumer behaviour, market research and regulations for doing business in Laos. “Indonesia and Laos have enjoyed a good relationship since the 1950s and the brotherhood between the two nations has continuously increased […]
Read MoreSangthong optimistic about organic rice exports FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016 – Sangthong district in Vientiane expects to increase organic rice production to reach its export goal of 1,700 tonnes this year. Deputy Director of Sangthong Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Somdeth said that last year, the district planted organic rice to yield a total harvest of […]
Read MoreConsumers angry over EDL’s response to high bills WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016 – Despite reassurances by Electricite du Laos (EDL) that meters are operating normally and no price change has taken place, consumers are unhappy with the high bills they must pay and want further clarification. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Director of […]
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