The Indonesian Embassy in Vientiane last Friday celebrated the 71th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
2,800 People Infected with Dengue Fever Nationwide
More than 2,800 people across the country have been infected with dengue fever beginning since January this year with nine patients dead, Laophattana newspaper reported yesterday.
Government Enforcing Revenue Collection Measures
The Ministry of Finance is committed to carrying out stronger measures to increase revenue collection for the rest of the fiscal year to offset shortfalls recorded in the first 10 months.
Longrich Introduces Bioscience Products in Laos
Longrich Bioscience Company, in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology has introduced its bio-sciences products in Laos.
Lao Legal Market: A Gentle Awakening
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.