Thailand has increased its purchase of electricity from 7,000 to 9,000 megawatts from Laos this year to ensure sufficient supply and meet rising demand.
Evolving Asean-Japan Economic Relations
Although Japan’s share in the ASEAN trade and investment markets has declined over the past decades, Japan’s importance still remains high, according to the ASEAN-Japan Centre recently.
Texin’s New Single Takes on a Korean Flavour
Texin Vongthonkham recently launched his new single, Dorkfarkabmarvat , a love song composed by popular Lao songwriter Bounthom Phanthamaly.
Hotels, Restaurants Get Safe Food Accreditation
Several hotels, restaurants and bottling plants in Vientiane were recently certified by the Ministry of Health, having met health and safety standards for food preparation.
Lao Students Set to Study in Australia
Some 31 Lao students have been awarded Australia Awards scholarships to pursue higher diploma, master and doctoral degree studies in Australia from 2017.
Flood Victims in Need of More Assistance
The government and the private sector are working to provide relief for households affected by flooding after heavy rain lashed the north last month, with the assistance provided so far insufficient for heavily impacted communities.
ASEAN Youth’s Role Promoted in Laos
ASEAN Youth representatives have agreed to promote ongoing cooperation and the enhancement of the role of ASEAN youth in Vientiane on Tuesday during the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits in Laos.
US President Recognises Laos’ Struggle Against UXO
US President Barack Obama has acknowledged the ongoing struggle that everyday Lao people still face coping with unexploded ordnance (UXO) across the developing Southeast Asian nation.