A total of 10 crimes were reported to the Vientiane Public Security Headquarters during this year’s boat racing festival with pickpocketing being the most common misdemeanour.
Deputy PM Calls for Stronger Environmental Protection
The Environment Protection Fund (EPF) has to be reformed as a stronger permanent government organisation so it can continuously and effectively implement its function.
Electric Buses all Set for City Pilot Scheme
Electrically powered buses will take to the streets of downtown Vientiane later this month to encourage more people to use public transport and reduce traffic congestion in the city centre.
Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Eye Social Sciences Boost
Delegates and dialogue partners from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia yesterday discussed human resources development in the field of social sciences in the context of global integration.
Laos Launches Second Labour Survey
Laos will continue to work with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to compile up-to-date information about the jobs held by and the general circumstances of Lao labourers.
PM Advises Champassak on Salary Payments, Drug Control
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith discussed several matters when he visited provincial officials in Champassak on Tuesday, but emphasised five issues in particular.
NA to Hold First Ordinary Session Next Week
The national socio-economic development plan (NSEDP), state budget, monetary policy, audit results, the work of prosecutors and judges and legislation approval will all be on the agenda of the upcoming first ordinary session of the National Assembly’s (NA)’s Eighth Legislature.
Airports to Install Advanced Security Systems
Laos plans to introduce the Advanced Passenger Processing System at international airports in the country at the end of this year to increase security and ease the passenger arrival and departure process.
