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Vice Prime Minister Receives Linfox President

Deputy Prime Minister Somdy Douangdy on Aug 15 in Vientiane received Peter Fox, President of Linfox, as the latter was in Laos for the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.

Vietnam Supports Writing Skills Lessons for Lao Media Personnel

Nghe An province, Vietnam: The Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam is continuing its support for a writing course on economic, political, and social programmes to media personnel looking to upgrade their writing skills.

Rare Long Leng Lumber’s Illegal Loggers Not From Laos, Source Claims

Investigations into the identity of illegal loggers who cut down 70 long leng trees in forests along the border between Laos and Vietnam are progressing with authorities reportedly closing in on perpetrators with a possible public revelation in the case expected this week.

Civil Code Draft Nears Completion

The development of a draft of a civil code for the country is close to its completion with the expectation of submission for government and National Assembly consideration next year.

Laos Hopes to Export Electricity to Singapore by 2020

Laos expects it will be able to export electricity to Singapore by 2020 as its officials are speeding up talks with the countries involved.

Beware of a Rising Mekong This Month

People who live along the Mekong River across the country should be aware of possible rising water levels this month and other severe conditions due to continued rains and isolated heavy rains.

Project Enhances Beef Production in Laos

Target villages in the main beef producing provinces of Xieng Khuang, Luang Prabang, Xayaboury and Savannakhet have received benefits from the ‘Development of a biosecure market-driven beef production system and enhancing transboundary livestock disease risk management projects’.

Illegal Timber Haul Confiscated, One Arrest Made in Borikhamxay

Namphao-Cau Treo International Checkpoint police have arrested a driver of a cement truck that had confiscated illegal timber after finding the load hidden inside the truck in Borikhamxay province.