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French government has provided grant assistance of over 14 billion kip (EUR 1.5 million) to fund a tea value-chain project in Laos

admin - March 7, 2019

The French government has provided grant assistance of over 14 billion kip (EUR 1.5 million) to fund a tea value-chain project in Laos. The...

Chifeng, New Owner Of Sepon Mine, Provides Rescue Tools To Savannakhet Province and Vilabouly District

Politics admin - September 4, 2018

(KPL) Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, commonly known as Chifeng, the new owner of Lane Xang Mineral Limited’s Sepon mine on Aug 31 presented two...

Modern new unit opens at Mittaphab Hospital

Economics admin - March 5, 2019

A new wing has opened at Mittaphab Hospital (Friendship Hospital) in Vientiane as part of efforts to improve the standard of healthcare and raise...

PM’s visit: Germany pledges to help Laos banish poverty

Economics admin - March 15, 2019

Germany has pledged to increase assistance to Laos for the development of agriculture and the processing industry, to help Laos graduate from Least Developed...

Lao, Chinese Museums Enhance Cooperation

Politics admin - September 15, 2018

(KPL) The Lao National Museum has inked an agreement with the Nanning Museum of the People’s Republic’s of China to strengthen cooperation. The MoU was...

Job Fair 2018 To Be Held Next Month

General admin - November 19, 2018

(KPL) The Job Fair 2018 has been scheduled to take place at the Thongkhankham Shopping Center in Vientiane Capital on Dec 14-16 to help...

Saku Detox Enzyme Product Debuts

General admin - September 9, 2018

(KPL) Saku Detox Enzyme, a detox enzyme product from Thailand, was introduced in Vientiane Capital. The debut of the product was held in Vientiane Capital...

Deputy PM Attends 15th China-ASEAN Expo

Economics admin - September 15, 2018

(KPL) Deputy Prime Minister Somdy Douangdy has attended the 15th China-ASEAN Expo held in Nanning, China’s Guangxi Province between Sep 12 and 15. Addressing the...

Austria’s Tyrol awards PM for SOS Children’s Villages contribution

Politics admin - February 11, 2019

Austria’s Tyrol state – the birthplace of SOS Children’s Villages - has presented the Grand Non Tyrolian Eagle Award to Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith...

Two new Savannakhet bridges heading for May handover

Economics admin - February 19, 2019

The new Xekoumkam and Xethamuak bridges along National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet province are approaching 80 percent completion with the official in charge...

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The government has made a firm commitment to roll out its green growth strategy

Economics admin - March 6, 2019

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr Somdy Duangdy, yesterday chaired a national level meeting to discuss ways to put the strategy, which...

UK Renews Its Support For UXO Clearance In Laos

Politics admin - September 10, 2018

Mark Field, Minister for Asia and the Pacific of the United Kingdom (KPL) During my very recent first visit to Laos, I was briefed...

Consultation meeting on the National Population and Development Policy (2019-2030)

Economics admin - August 31, 2018

(KPL) The consultation meeting on the draft National Population and Development Policy (2019-2030) was organized in Vientiane Capital on 22 August 2018. It was...

Laos’ Government Commits To Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade During Greater Mekong Transboundary Meeting

General admin - September 9, 2018

(KPL) WWF today (September 6) congratulated the Government of Laos for hosting a key regional meeting on transboundary illegal wildlife trade and for its...

Luang Prabang Film Festival Opens Call For 2018 Talent Lab, Led By Tribeca Film Institute

General admin - September 10, 2018

(KPL) The Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) has announced that it is accepting applications for its 2018 Talent Lab, led by Tribeca Film Institute®...

Economics

PM’s visit: Germany pledges to help Laos banish poverty

Germany has pledged to increase assistance to Laos for the development of agriculture and the processing industry, to help Laos graduate from Least Developed Country status and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The commitment was given...

admin - March 15, 2019

8th China Int’l Alcoholic Beverage Expo to Open Next Month

Economics admin - August 31, 2018

(KPL) The 8th China (Guizhou) Int'l Alcoholic Beverage Expo will be held on 9 to 12 September at Guiyang International Conference and Exhubition Center...

Vice President Receives China’s Hunan People’s Congress’ Chairman

Politics admin - November 29, 2018

Vice President Phankham Viphavanh, right, receives the Chairman of China’s Hunan Provincial People’s Congress Du Jiahao in Vientiane on Nov 27, 2018 (KPL) Vice President Phankham Viphavanh on Tuesday received...

Govt slaps heavy fines on tobacco rule violators

Economics admin - March 4, 2019

Producers and importers of tobacco products will be penalised with large fines and additional measures if the packages that contain their products do not...

National Team Loses 2-0 To Muangthong United In Friendly Match

Sports admin - September 4, 2018

(KPL) The Lao National Football Team lost 2-0 to Thai football club SCG Muangthong United in a friendly match on Aug 31. The match,...

Workshop Secluded For SME’s Access To Finance Discussion

Economics admin - November 19, 2018

(KPL) International Finance Corporation - IFC - a member of World Bank Group, will host a large-scale workshop for representatives of small and medium...

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Laos, IOM Meets On Migration

(KPL) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Thursday held a national level workshop on migration and...

admin - November 19, 2018

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Lower Mother Mortality Rate Recorded Last Year

(KPL) Last year witnessed a reduction in mother mortality rate to 129 from 151 recorded in 2017, according to a report of the Ministry of...

admin - February 27, 2019

Economics

LXML pays US$5 million Royalty for 2nd Quarter Production

Mr Saman Aneka – Managing Director and Stakeholder Relations Manager, MMG LXML Sepon, handed royalty payment for 2nd quarter 2018 production of US$ 5.33 million...

admin - August 31, 2018

General

Winners Of ‘Visit Laos Year 2018’ Collection Announced

(KPL) Lao Fashion Week announced on Tuesday Mr Phonepaseuth Sengmanyvong as the top winner of ‘Visit Laos Year 2018’ Collection. Mr Phonepaseuth, a leading Lao young...

admin - September 15, 2018

Economics

Lao PDR’s Macroeconomic Stability Amidst Uncertainty

(KPL) Economic growth in the Lao PDR is estimated at 6.5 per cent in 2018 down from 6 9 per cent in 2017, in part...

admin - February 6, 2019

Economics

8th China Int’l Alcoholic Beverage Expo to Open Next Month

(KPL) The 8th China (Guizhou) Int'l Alcoholic Beverage Expo will be held on 9 to 12 September at Guiyang International Conference and Exhubition Center in...

admin - August 31, 2018

Economics

Khamphay Sana Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary

(KPL) A leading construction corporate Khamphay Sana Group on Feb 22 celebrated its 20th anniversary at its new 11-floor headquarters in Thongsangnang, Chanthaboury district, Vientiane...

admin - February 27, 2019

Economics

Govt satisfied with Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign

Laos ran a successful Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign to attract tourists from around Laos and other countries, which saw visitor numbers increase significantly compared...

admin - February 11, 2019

Economics

State agencies urged to comply with procurement law

State agencies that intend to spend more than 5 million kip of state funds must put project contracts up for bid, according to the Ministry...

admin - February 26, 2019

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