The northernmost province of Phongsaly felt the effects of Typhoon Nida as it blasted into China on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights in Hong Kong.
Laos, Malaysia Boost Trade And Investment Cooperation
Laos and Malaysia will boost cooperation in trade and investment to strengthen their existing bilateral relations.
Savannakhet Road Upgrades Pave Way For Development
Work to improve roads in Kaysone Phomvihane, Phin and Sepon districts in Savannakhet province will begin next year and will take 18 months to complete.
One Dead, 23 Injured In Pakxan Accident
A passenger was killed instantly and 23 others were injured on Sunday when a Lao bus and a Vietnamese truck collided head on along Road No. 13 South in Pakxan district, Borikhamxay province.
Luang Namtha Eyes Economic Growth of Not Less 9.5 Percent
Luang Namtha province aims to grow its economy by not less than 9.5 percent a year, with revenue equating to about 12 million kip per person annually, the Lao Economic Daily reported yesterday.
Court Sentences Three Drug Dealers to Death
The Vientiane People’s Court recently sentenced three people to death after they were arrested in connection with a drug deal involving 132,000 amphetamine pills, the Khuamsangob newspaper reported yesterday.
Saravan’s Total Trade Value Grows By 17.76
The value of trade in Saravan province climbed to more than 1.5 trillion kip over the first nine months of this fiscal year, up 17.76 percent compared to the same period last year.
Quality Checks On Imported Fuel Begin At Friendship Bridge
The Ministry of Science and Technology has begun checks on the quality of imported fuel at the Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge in Vientiane.