The Sharing Culture Arts Association of Korea has provided four fire trucks as well as associated fire prevention equipment for distribution to four provinces of Laos where such equipment is lacking.
Thai Motorbike Tour Group Experiences Border Issues
A touring caravan of bigger bikes from neighbouringThailand was recently refused entry at the Nam Ngeun-HouaiKon International border between Laos and Thailand in Xayaboury province upon arrival at the Lao side of the border.
Vientiane Soon To Be In Global Spotlight
Vientiane is set to be in a significant global spotlight as thousands of foreign delegates and media personnel are scheduled to arrive in the country for the ASEAN Summits next month.
Brunei Eyes Rice Purchase From Laos
The Sultanate of Brunei, one of the biggest oil suppliers in the region, has expressed its interest in purchasing rice products from Laos.
Saravan Takes The Axe To Illegal Logging
Saravan province has joined the nationwide fight against illegal logging following prime minister’s recent order to ban the export of partially-processed wood, tree roots, root balls, tree branches, dried trees and ornamental plants.
Public Warned About Scholarship Scams
The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued an announcement warning members of the public to be aware of any supposed agents or brokers who claim to be able to secure scholarships for overseas study in return for payment.
Prime Minister Thongloun Pivots Away From China
Prime Minister Thongloun is looking to change his country’s pro-China image and broaden its economic horizons.
ASEAN-US Trade And Investment Reaches Over 212 Billion
The value of ASEAN-US bilateral trade and investment has reached US$212.8 billion and accounted for 9.3% of ASEAN’s total trade.