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Marubeni Donates Uniforms to Rural District Students in Savannakhet

The Japanese Marubeni Educational Fund in Laos on September 19 donated uniforms and educational equipment worth about 159 million kip (US$19,600) to schools in Savannakhet Province.

New Executive Board of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation Approved

A two-day nationwide meeting of monks closed at the ICTC in Vientiane Capital on September 20 approving a new Executive Board of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation (LBFO).

Govt Officials and Partners Discuss Agricultural Development

A sector working group meeting on agriculture and rural development was held in Vientiane Capital on September 20 to discuss agricultural and rural development.

New Book Shines Contemporary Perspective on Lao Woven Textiles

Phaeng Mai Gallery and Khang fashion label owner, Ms Viengkham Nanthavongdouangsy has launched a new book Contemporary Lao Woven Textiles to encourage renewed public interest in the traditional art form.

Capital Apartment Prices, Rents to Ease Next Year

Apartment sales prices and rents in Vientiane are expected to decrease by around 5 percent next year as more developments come onto the market, according to a leading operator in the sector.

Ethnic Culture Park Boat Racing Underway

The Inpeng Ethnic Culture Park traditional boat racing festival is underway near the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge from September 19-25 with the finals set for this weekend.

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.

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 provinces.