Exports from Xayaboury province for the first nine months of this calendar year have dropped by 43 percent compared to last year, according to local authorities.
Vientiane Textile Exhibition Promotes Traditional Weaving
More than 200 pieces of authentic woven textiles from all over Laos, some more than 200 years old, are part of an exhibition taking place at La Maison de la Culture de Ban Naxay on Sisangvone Road in Naxay village, Xaysettha district.
Laos Sets Sights on Eradication of Poverty, Scarcity
The government is set to eradicate poverty and scarcity by raising awareness among local people of the need to actively fight against these issues.
Luxembourg Extends Support for MRC’s Strategic Work
The government of Luxembourg has granted 1 million euro to the Mekong River Commission to support its strategic work over the next five years.
Men Arrested with 500kg of Illegal Drugs
Bokeo provincial police recently teamed up with border soldiers to arrest two men after confiscating more than 500kg of chemicals used to make drugs, three guns, bullets, some money and other items in Tang-aor village, Tonpheung district.
Minister Raises Environmental Health Concerns in Manila
The Lao health sector needs to continue to address basic water, sanitation and waste management issues in healthcare facilities, schools and rural and remote communities.
Lao, Vietnamese Journalists’ Associations Agree to Strengthen Ties
Hanoi, Vietnam: The Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) and Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) yesterday agreed to tighten their cooperation through more discussions and training sessions.
Ministry Appoints New Deputy, Senior Officials
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has a new deputy minister with the Director General of the Department of Tourism Management, Mr. Ounthouang Khaophanh, taking up the post.
