Talking with visiting Brunei Ambassador to Laos Na’aim Salleh on Oct 19, Xieng Khuang Governor Somkot Mangnormek expressed the eagerness of his province to export 1,700 tonnes of aroma rice grown in Mok district to Brunei.
Bokeo-Chiang Rai Trade Volume Reaches US$200 million
Last year, the volume of bilateral border trade between Bokeo in Laos and Chiang Rai in Thailand reached over US$ 200 million.
Vientianale Offers Filmmakers their Chance to Shine
The Vientianale 2017 Short Film Competition is currently calling for entries with the deadline being the end of January next year.
Ministry, Betagro Join Forces to Promote Livestock Breeding
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in cooperation with Betagro (Lao) Sole Co., Ltd. is giving advice to farmers across Laos on livestock breeding.
Vientiane to Inspect Drinking Water Plants
Vientiane authorities have recently announced inspections on drinking water plants in and around the capital to check on hygiene and net volume to ensure safety and fairness for consumers.
Infectious Diseases the Main Health Issue among Under-fives
Infectious diseases are the main cause of illness and death among children under the age of five treated at the Children’s Hospital in Vientiane.
ASEAN to Strengthen Partnerships for Enhanced Connectivity
ASEAN representatives gathered for the 7th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium in Vientiane yesterday to engage stakeholders in realising the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025.
Laos Makes Strides towards Poverty Alleviation
Laos is pursuing its drive to reduce the poverty rate below 10 percent by 2020, while also attempting to meet outstanding Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
