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Laos Bans Unregistered Cosmetics Resembling Popular Brands

The Food and Drug Department (FDD) has banned the import, sale, distribution, advertising, and use of five cosmetic brands after finding that they entered the Lao market without proper registration. In a notice dated 4 September, the FDD named the banned brands as Vaseilina, Care Man, Lvx, Clsorup, and Leimiya...

Business, Labor Experts Talk Responsible Business Standards as Laos Prepares for LDC Graduation

Business and labor experts met in Vientiane on 3 September to discuss standard guidelines...

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

Vat Phou Champasak Returns to State Management After Concession Expiry

Champasak authorities assumed full management and preservation of the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage...

Luang Namtha Calls for Public Donations as Flooding Devastates Province

On 31 August, Luang Namtha Province called on domestic and foreign sectors to donate...

2016 Culture China Overseas Focuses on Guangxi

More than 40 representatives of oversea media from 18 countries visited Guangxi last week to learn more about this southern region of China and...

Tourist Arrivals to Luang Prabang Increase by 16% Annually

The number of local and overseas tourist arrivals to Luang Prabang Province is estimated to increase by 16 percent per year. “The increases in tourist...

Govt still Capping Tuition Fees

The Government has not allowed tuition fees for public or private schools to be increased for the academic year of 2016-2017. The Ministry of Education...

3,500 Rattan Baskets to be Exported to European Markets

Three-thousand and five-hundred rattan baskets are currently being inspected and made ready for shipping to European markets by the end of this month. “This morning...

CSG Seeking to Expand Lao Power Grid

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) is seeking cooperation with the Lao government to develop power grid infrastructure, aiming to expand the electricity network across...

Fresh Approach, Lasting Benefits for Business in Laos as Senior Volunteer from Japan Bids Vientiane a Fond Farewell

An ever-growing passion for order and cleanliness is paying dividends as enterprises in Laos note the benefits from adopting and adapting approaches long seen...