The intention by the Government of Laos to phase out its tiger farms — announced at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP17) last week in Johannesburg, South Africa — is a major step in fighting the illegal wildlife trade, the WWF said Thursday.
Gov’t Development Plan Emphasizes Poverty Reduction, Food Security, Nutrition
The Social-Economic Development Plan 2017 will focus on poverty reduction, food security and nutrition along with investments in basic infrastructure development in rural areas.
School Burns in Xayaboury
A primary School building in Kaengsao village, Paklai district of Xayaboury province, caught fire on Wednesday night after a suspected electrical short circuit, resulting in damages of over 500 million kip.
Most Soukhoumma Teachers Still not Paid
The majority of primary school teachers in Soukhoumma district of Champassak province are complaining that they haven’t received their salaries recently.
Compensation Unacceptable with Continuous Pollution
The community in Doung village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane will not accept any compensation which will allow the factory processing waste from a brewery to continue releasing pollution.
Vendors Complain about Boat Racing Festival Stall Fees
Some vendors are complaining about lease fees for selling goods during the boat racing festival from October 14-17 in Vientiane, saying they are too expensive and increase every year.
Vientiane Men Arrested with 30Kg of Heroin
Vientiane Drug Prevention and Control Department last weekend arrested five men and seized 72 heroin bricks weighing 30kg, two cars, mobiles phone and other items in Nasangphay village, Xaysettha district.
Low Unemployment Rate Called into Question
Laos’ extremely low unemployment rate has been queried by economists and jobseekers alike with many university graduates struggling to find work.
