Members of the National Assembly and the People’s Provincial Assemblies have learnt more about economic issues so they can better support and monitor work being undertaken by the government.
Singaporean Students Install Solar Power System at Primary School in Laos
Last month, Singaporean students from the Nanyang Technological University installed a solar panel system at the Ban Hua Hin Primary School in Laos’ Nga district.
Local Merchants to Move to Newly-Built That Luang Market
More than 500 shops in the current temporary market will be moved to the newly-built That Luang market at the end of next month.
Laos Prepares to Set Up Rubber Tree Association
Laos is preparing to establish a Rubber Tree Association and mobilise rubber tree entrepreneurs to join the association. The association will be designed to protect the interests of rubber tree growers.
Laos Will Benefit From Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the EU
Once Lao PDR signs a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union (EU), it will bring a number of benefits to the country, bettering its forest governance and management.
Laos Needs Massive Capital Injection to Drive Economic Growth
Economists warn that Laos will need to take a proactive approach to attract foreign direct investment if the country is to sustain economic growth of 7.5 percent annually over the next five years.
PM Thongloun receives Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith received in Vientiane Capital on July 22 a courtesy visit from Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh who is on a visit to Laos to attend the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings.
Government Gets Tough on Occupational Health and Safety
The government is close to putting concrete measures in place to maintain and promote health and safety in workplaces with a new decree being finalised by domestic and international experts.