Venues to host the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits, related summits and meetings scheduled to take place from September 6-8 in Vientiane are well prepared to accommodate the events, officials in charge have told the Prime Minister.
Investment Promotion Law Undergoes Amendments to Boost Growth
Drafted amendments to the Investment Promotion Law that policy makers are currently drawing up are set to offer maximum profit tax exemptions of up to eight years for businesses operating in certain promoted areas.
Fisherman Struggling with Seasonal Lower Prices
Lao fishermen, fish farmers and market traders are battling lower fish prices this rainy season as overall market supply has increased.
Revlon Presents New Makeup Collection
Lao Celebrities attended a Master Class last Wednesday at the Vientiane Centre to launch Revlon’s 2017 makeup collection. .
Amateur Singer Launches New Song to Cheer Hadxaifong Paddlers
An amateur singer named Mr. Bounpadeth Xaiyavong recently launched his new single Nangsao Laokham’ to the public and also uploaded it to Youtube, hoping for a good reception from music fans.
Namtong II Irrigation Project Approaching Completion
The Namtong II irrigation project in Meuang feuang district of Vientiane province will soon be able supply water to 1,500 hectares of rice fields in Huaydeua, Nalang, Phonyeng, Nakhaeng , Phonthone and Na-Ung villages.
Hit-and-run Crimes on the Rise
Over 20 hit-and-run cases in Vientiane so far this year and many people have been injured or killed as a result, according to the Vientiane Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
Experts Mull Good Gender- Responsive Budgeting Practices
Experts from within the country have looked for superior practices in gender- responsive budgeting with the government committed through various policies and the Law on State Budget.