Some pertussis cases reported in Nonghet district of Xieng Khuang province in July and in Viengthong district of Borikhamxay province over the last two weeks are now under control.
Government Discusses Draft National Land Policy
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has held discussions to research and improve the draft national land policy as well as the plan for agricultural land use in Laos.
Officials Vow Food Safety for Summits’ Guests
Health officials have intensified inspections to ensure hygienic foods are served to thousands of delegates and media personnel planning to attend the ASEAN Summit and its related summits to be held in Vientiane early next month.
Over 300 Business People, Academia to Attend ABIS 2016
More than 300 business people, academia, and speakers from institutes in and out of ASEAN are expected to attend the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2016 (ABIS 2016) next month.
Mekong Water Levels Remain at Safe Heights
Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.
Lao Securities Issues Warning on Dubious Financing Companies
The Lao Securities Commission Office is advising people considering making deposits with financial institutions to make a careful assessment before going ahead.
Vietnam Aims For Larger Slice of Lao Retail Market
Local companies have been swimming against the tide, trying to make headway into the lucrative Lao retail market, says the Hanoi Women Association of Small and Medium Enterprises. With a population of about 6.6 million, the Vietnam landlocked neighbour to the west has enjoyed a high economic growth rate averaging in excess of 7% over the past few years, said Mai Thi Thuy, chair of the Association.