Mining, energy, agriculture and forestry, as well as aerospace have been among the sectors that Canada has expressed cooperation interest in, seeking to boost ties and trade with Laos.
Savannakhet Repairs Storm Damage To Electricity Grid
Savannakhet province is rushing to repair the 22 Kw electricity grid along two kilometres of Road No. B9 in Kaysone Phomvihane district after it was damaged by thunderstorms and strong winds on July 18.
Laos, Cambodia Push To Ease Border Crossing After PMs Meet
Laos and Cambodia will push to ease cross-border travel between the two countries, allowing their citizens to use border passes to enter and travel within their countries’ borders.
Vietnam Boosts Education Development In Savannakhet
Quang Tri province, Vietnam has provided more than 1.4 billion kip (4 billion Vietnamese Dong) to construct new primary school buildings in Phin district, Savannakhet province.
Savannakhet’s Famous Xeno Grilled Chicken Now in Vientiane
Vientiane residents don’t need to travel to the Xeno area of Savannakhet province to buy the famous grilled chicken since a new restaurant opened in Vientiane last month.
Laos to Compete In 4 Olympic Categories
Lao athletes will compete in four categories in the 31st Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5-21.
Australia Supports Lao Business Reform
Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Mr Steven Ciobo has announced an additional AUD$4.1 million (almost 25 billion kip) of Australian assistance to help improve the business environment in Laos.
Charity Modeling Contest to Raise Money For School Libraries
First Modeling Lao and the Ja i Houam Jai volunteer team will hold their First Modeling Charity Contest on August 6 in support of building libraries for two schools in Vientiane and Borikhamxay provinces.