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Laos, France annual review of bilateral cooperation

On 23 October, Laos and France held a bilateral cooperation portfolio meeting chaired by Phonevanh Outhavong, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment and Siv-Leng Chhuor, French Ambassador to Laos. During the meeting, participants have heard and exchanged viewpoints on the successes and challenges of the ongoing projects and learnt about...

Japan Supports School Improvements in Bokeo to Reduce Dropout Rates

The Government of Japan has awarded a grant of USD 107,000 to improve schools...

Australian Government Provides Educational Relief Following Typhoon Yagi’s Devastation in Luang Namtha

On 24 October, the Australian Government provided essential learning materials to primary schools in...

Vientiane Special Economic Zones Attract Over USD 622 Million in Investment in First Nine Months of 2024

During the first nine months of 2024, Vientiane’s five special economic zones (SEZs) attracted...

Vietnam, Laos Strengthen Security Ties with Joint Exercise, New Military Camp

Vietnam and Laos have reinforced their defense cooperation with a joint exercise focused on...

Celebs & Famous Faces Among Line-up to Test Drive Jaguar in Lao Capital

High-speed celebrity spotting went into overdrive at ITECC at the weekend as performers like Jo Jo Miracle, singer Aluna Thavansouk & model and actor Tot Lina joined...

T-shirts, Slander, Spelling & Official Dismissals – This Week in Lao Social Media

Laotian Times rounds up some of the highlights of the Lao social media scene for the week. Special T-shirt Airs Graduate Job Hunt Grievances  Recent graduates...

Centara to Open Three More Hotels in Laos in 2020

Centara, Thailand’s leading hospitality group led by Suthikiati Chirathivat, Chairman of the Board, has inked a management MOU with Asia Investment, Development & Construction Sole Co., Ltd...

Laos, Mekong habitat hotspot aid helps communities, climate, conservation

With a habitat range boasting more biodiversity per square metre than the mighty Amazon basin, the arc where mountains meet the plains via the Mekong...

Railway Cuts Through, Belt & Road Reviewed At China-ASEAN Meet

Travelers, tourists and residents in Laos can expect to be able to ride the rails to traverse some of the country's key destinations and onward to China's...

Ecotourism Investment in Savannakhet Promotes Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction

Lao PDR’s development has been rapid during the last decade, largely funded by income from natural resources driving the bulk of economic growth. The...