THAILAND’s government has signed two contracts worth a combined Baht 5.2bn ($US 157.1m) with Chinese state enterprises for the first phase of the Bangkok – Laos high-speed rail project. The first contract encompasses the detailed design of the 250km first phase of the project between Bangkok and the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima and is […]
Read MoreForeign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn yesterday met his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith to discuss how to resolve remaining issues along the border between the two countries. The talks came four days after Prime Minister Hun Sen and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith met on the matter and agreed on four points to resolve disputes along […]
Read MoreCambodia and Laos have agreed to create a joint committee to solve a long-running border dispute between the two countries, officials announced yesterday. Cambodian Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn and his Laotian counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith made the announcement at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after two days of meetings. According to […]
Read MoreLaos has become the latest country in Southeast Asia to promote e-commerce for its large small- and medium business sector. An online trade website called Plasosme focusing on Lao goods is now fully operational to act as a trade platform for online and offline businesses and also provide investment opportunities in the sector. The website was created through a […]
Read More(KPL) Northern provincial authorities Luang Prabang and Xayaboury and Thailand’s Loei and Phetchabun provinces have recently met in Loei province to discuss strengthening cooperation in the frameworks of trade, investment, tourism, culture, education, sports and business operation. Lao delegation was led by Xayaboury Vice Governor, Mr Yunyong Sypaserth met with Loei and Phetchabun Governors and relevant officials. […]
Read MoreThe export value of bananas in the first six months (Q1 and Q2) of this year decreased compared to the same period last year and is expected to decline further. The drop in exports comes after the government called a halt to the establishment of large scale banana plantations in a bid to prevent environmental […]
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