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Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop a stretch of land in Ban Pha Laem, Thakhek District, into a new nature tourism destination called Khounnamphone. The provincial committee signed the agreement with KK Tourism Development Sole Co., Ltd. on 23 September. The company...

Vientiane Shuts Down KM38 Dharma Practice Center After Leader Defies Order Over Reborn Buddha Claim

On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...

Lao PDR Makes a Significant Progress in Child Right Efforts

The Lao PDR has made significant progress in child right promotion with international convention incorporated into national laws and policies on child rights. A workshop...

WIG Bazzar 2016 to Return Coming Month

The Women’s International Group (WIG) Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 19 at the Lao National University Faculty of Engineering, Sokpaluang Road, Vientiane...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Oct 25, 2016)

LSX closed up 8.84 points at 1,000.59 points, breaching its 1,000 mark. The trading volume today totaled at 35,500 shares, worth about 169 million...

PM Signs a Book of Condolences on Thai King’s Passing

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith signed on Oct 24 in Bangkok, Thailand, a book of condolences to mourn the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on...

Private Sector Invests Billions of kip in Construction of Basic Education Infrastructure

The private sector invested over 362 billion kip (about US44.5 million) in the construction of basic education infrastructure last year, considering it a crucial...

Indochina Bank Assists Disabled Students in Vientiane Province

Indochina Bank has initiated a community assistance project for disabled and underprivileged students in Thoulakhom district, Vientiane province. The project was launched on Saturday at...