Boten, once a remote village on the China-Laos border, has gone from boom to bust within a few short years and is now preparing for another boom.
Nam-Mang 1 Hydropower Project Close To Completion
Construction of Nam-Mang 1 hydropower project in Phonsavanh village, Thaphabath district of Borikhamxay province is almost complete (99 percent) and is expected to be operational for electricity generation by October this year, Laophatthana newspaper reported yesterday.
Daohueang Market Reopens For Business
Daoheuang Market in Pakxe district, Champassak province, has reopened after it was damge by fire three months ago, the Socio-Economic Daily reported yesterday.
Naxaithong District Announces Anti-littering Measures
Naxaithong district authority recently announced that it is forbidding the burning and disposal of garbage along highway No.13 North, and the roads through Naxaithong district, as well as in public spaces and communities.
Vientiane’s First Organic Store
Consumers concerned about their health won’t have to travel far to buy organic products with the opening of the new Organic Home shop in Somvang-neua village, Hadxaifong district, Vientiane yesterday.
Cannibis Shipment Stopped In Borikhamxay
The police in Khamkeuth district, Borikhamxay province recently seized almost 200 kilogrammes of dry cannabis being transported by a Daehan pick-up truck and apprehended a man in connection with the haul.
Laos, ASEAN Take Stocks To Pursue Goals On Forest Protection
Laos and other ASEAN member countries are pursuing efforts to meet common goals and address problems related to deforestation as well as promoting sustainable forest management.
Vice President Lauds EU Support For Lao Development
Vice President Phankham Viphavanh has highly valued the substantial contribution made by the European Union (EU) to boost development and assist poverty reduction efforts in Laos.