A two-story house at the Huameuang Tai temple in Kaysone Phomvihane district, Savannakhet province has been destroyed by fire but no causalities have been reported.
Lao Craftspeople Need Markets for Cultural Production
Lao craftspeople need better marketing in order to boost the prospects of the cultural production sector, especially carvings, sculptures and pottery produced as souvenirs.
Heritage City Market Closes Due to Flooding
Authorities in Luang Prabang province have improved the drainage system along various major roads in the city after flooding was recorded in several areas including the Luang Prabang Night Market.
National Revenue Shortfall Escalates Budgetary Tensions
Revenue collected over the past 10 months of the 2015-16 fiscal year has accomplished only 74.52 percent of the set annual plan approved by the National Assembly, according to financial officials.
Flash Flooding in Luang Prabang Kills Woman, Damages Crops
Flash flooding in northern parts of the country including Luang Prabang province has taken one life, destroyed many hectares of rice and other crops and washed away houses and irrigation channels and livestock.
Food Prices Stable in Vientiane
Prices of meat, fish and vegetables were found to be consistent and stable in local markets in Vientiane, Laophattana newspaper reported yesterday.
Nikon-JICA Donate 40 Scholarships to Savannakhet
This fiscal year, Nikon-JICA has donated 40 scholarships to the students of universities in Savannakhet province, the Pasaxon newspaper reported yesterday.
One Policeman Dead after Pickup Rolls in Champassak
Road users travelling in both the northern and southern regions of the country should exercise caution whilst driving as the wet weather, occasional flooded areas and landslides make driving on the roads a potential hazard.