Over 5,000 official delegates, business leaders of whom 200 are foreign media personnel will attend and cover the 28th and 29th Asean Summits to be held back-to-back in Vientiane early next month.
RHB Lao Junior Football Cup Kicked Off to Develop Youth’s Football Skills
The RHB Banking Group has organised the football competition – the RHB Lao Junior Football Cup – as an inaugural football tournament to empower and inspire children to overcome life’s challenges by promoting confidence, hope and the camaraderie that comes through sports.
Indonesia Celebrates Independence Day in Laos
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 GDP Expected to Expand 7%, Lower Than Expected
The initial estimates made by Lao National Statistics Bureau suggest that gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will reach 6.9-7 percent, lower than the planned 7.5 percent, Lao state-run news agency KPL reported Wednesday.
