Representatives from government, mining business operators, developments partners and non-government organisations met in Vientiane to consult on ways to improve and change mining sector licensing and investment systems in Laos.
Miss Calendar Final to Crown Winner This Week
The final round of the Miss Calendar contest is set take place this Saturday at Lanexang Indoor Sport Centre with the winner to get a head start into the local modelling scene.
Ice Cream Served in Coconut Shells Preserves Tradition
Like any capital city, Vientiane has no shortage of shops selling locally revered desserts. However, a new type of shop selling a Lao specialty is cropping up all over the city, which locals call karam po , otherwise known as ice cream served in a coconut shell.
Lao Students to Further Studies in Mongolia
Mongolia has awarded eight Lao students to pursue their bachelor degree studies at colleges and other higher education institutes there under its exchange scholarship programme.
Women, Children’s Rights Being Protected
Laos has confirmed that it will continue to promote and protect the rights of children, women, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
EDL Expands Network in Country’s South
Phin district, Savannakhet province: Electricite du Laos (EDL) continues to expand its network with the installation of 115kWh transmission lines and substations linking Phin district, Savannakhet province to Saravan province.
Foundation for Promoting Education Supports Disadvantaged Students
The Foundation for Promoting Education handed over a quantity of educational equipment and uniforms to disadvantaged students in Vientiane on Monday.
Students Gather for Second Model ASEAN Meeting
Over 80 student delegates from ten ASEAN member states gathered in Vientiane yesterday for the Second ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting to deliberate on issues related to labour immigration in the context of the ASEAN decision-making processes.
