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Govt Officials and Partners Discuss Agricultural Development

A sector working group meeting on agriculture and rural development was held in Vientiane Capital on September 20 to discuss agricultural and rural development.

New Book Shines Contemporary Perspective on Lao Woven Textiles

Phaeng Mai Gallery and Khang fashion label owner, Ms Viengkham Nanthavongdouangsy has launched a new book Contemporary Lao Woven Textiles to encourage renewed public interest in the traditional art form.

Capital Apartment Prices, Rents to Ease Next Year

Apartment sales prices and rents in Vientiane are expected to decrease by around 5 percent next year as more developments come onto the market, according to a leading operator in the sector.

Ethnic Culture Park Boat Racing Underway

The Inpeng Ethnic Culture Park traditional boat racing festival is underway near the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge from September 19-25 with the finals set for this weekend.

Xayaboury Refuses Entry to Motorcycle Groups

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

UXO

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.