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Xayaboury Refuses Entry to Motorcycle Groups

Caravans for bicycles and motorbikes are now prohibited from entry at all border checkpoints between Laos and Thailand in Xayaboury province. Last month, it was...

Better Budgeting Needed in Health Sector

Laos will need stronger financial management planning and budgeting in the health sector if it is to provide free healthcare for people in target...

Vientiane Rescue Prepares for Boat Racing Festival

Over 20 volunteers from Vientiane Rescue 1623 are performing drills to assist anyone in the water in preparation for this year's boat racing festival...

Four People Killed in UXO Accidents over Two Days

The presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to have a major impact on the lives of rural people, including their ability to grow crops,...

Coffee Growers Hopeful of Better Price This Year

The Lao Coffee Association is hopeful that growers will get more for their coffee this year thanks to rising prices in the world market. Arabica...

Govt Vows to Standardise Wood Processing Plants

The government has instructed authorities in charge to inspect wood processing plants nationwide to ensure the plants' operations meet production and environmental quality standards. Inspection...

Laos, Vietnam Extend Cooperation in Information Sector

Laos' Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam have signed agreements in relation to cooperation in...

Transport Operators Suffer Life in the Slow Lane

Hauliers continue to face difficulties over high transport fees because there is no specific warehouse they can use so they are forced to store...

SMEs to Benefit from Greater Incentives: Minister

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to enjoy stronger incentives under the government's policy to promote this sector, which is fundamental to the...

Young Labour Force to Fuel Lao Economic Growth

Laos will enjoy a boost in economic growth until 2052 as the working age of its young labour force continues to further expand economic...

SHD, Link Capital Team Up to Develop Agarwood in Laos

Agarwood products in Laos will be developed to international standard for export thanks to a new deal after local growers have struggled with marketing...

Main Sponsor of Miss Laos 2016 Contest Revealed

AirAsia was announced as the main sponsor of this year's Miss Laos contest at a press conference held at TV Lao last week. The event...

Walkers Stride Out to Mark International Day of Peace

More than 400 people gathered in Vientiane on Saturday morning for a short walk in central Vientiane to mark International Day of Peace (September...

Champassak Road Toll Charges Causing Confusion

Motorists are confused and complaining about changes to tolls on Road No. 16 in Champassak province since they were introduced last month. The government signed...