Lao People’s Democratic Republic remains one of the most underdeveloped countries in Southeast Asia. But according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Lao economy is poised for growth, with its gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 6.8 percent this year and 7.0 percent in 2017, thanks to strong performances in several sectors including construction, services and electricity exports.
Lao Students Win ‘Most Innovative Team’ Awards
A team of students from the National University of Laos was awarded with the most innovative team in the Youth Innovation Competition as part of the Langcang-Mekong Region’s Governance and Development (YICMG).
Govt Aid Flows to Flood Victims in Luang Prabang
The National Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control has provided 200 million kip in disaster assistance to people in Luang Prabang province who were impacted by flash flooding after heavy rains over the period from August 8-21.
Lao Team Tops 7th ASEAN Quiz Competition
The Lao team has won first place in regional level competition at the 7th ASEAN Quiz yesterday after beating nine other ASEAN countries’ teams.
Policy Makers Call for Recognition of Inherited Lands
Policy makers have called for recognition of lands which local people have inherited from their parents, despite land titles having not been issued for those lands.
Vientiane Heavy Truck Ban During ASEAN Summits
Heavy truck bans have commenced prohibiting them from using 15 main roads in Vientiane where delegations from around the world will be attending the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits back-to-back next month.
Party Secretary General Stresses Streamlined Govt
Party Secretary General Bounnhang Vorachit has stressed that all Party and government bodies and agencies be restructured from now into streamlined units that have appropriate jobs and clear roles and duties in order to drive development.