Caravans for bicycles and motorbikes are now prohibited from entry at all border checkpoints between Laos and Thailand in Xayaboury province.
Better Budgeting Needed in Health Sector
Laos will need stronger financial management planning and budgeting in the health sector if it is to provide free healthcare for people in target provinces.
Vientiane Rescue Prepares for Boat Racing Festival
Over 20 volunteers from Vientiane Rescue 1623 are performing drills to assist anyone in the water in preparation for this year’s boat racing festival in the capital next month.
Four People Killed in UXO Accidents over Two Days
The presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to have a major impact on the lives of rural people, including their ability to grow crops, with Bualapha district in Khammuan province being one such area.
Coffee Growers Hopeful of Better Price This Year
The Lao Coffee Association is hopeful that growers will get more for their coffee this year thanks to rising prices in the world market.
Govt Vows to Standardise Wood Processing Plants
The government has instructed authorities in charge to inspect wood processing plants nationwide to ensure the plants’ operations meet production and environmental quality standards.
Laos, Vietnam Extend Cooperation in Information Sector
Laos’ Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam have signed agreements in relation to cooperation in the development of the information sector from 2016-2020.
Transport Operators Suffer Life in the Slow Lane
Hauliers continue to face difficulties over high transport fees because there is no specific warehouse they can use so they are forced to store freight in the customs warehouse which is costly.
