The Lao Coffee Association is hopeful that growers will get more for their coffee this year thanks to rising prices in the world market.
Govt Vows to Standardise Wood Processing Plants
The government has instructed authorities in charge to inspect wood processing plants nationwide to ensure the plants’ operations meet production and environmental quality standards.
Laos, Vietnam Extend Cooperation in Information Sector
Laos’ Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam have signed agreements in relation to cooperation in the development of the information sector from 2016-2020.
Transport Operators Suffer Life in the Slow Lane
Hauliers continue to face difficulties over high transport fees because there is no specific warehouse they can use so they are forced to store freight in the customs warehouse which is costly.
Laos: The New Cold War Battleground You Don’t Know About
The “New Cold War” could be a potential description for the unfolding geopolitical lay of the planet as Russia reemerges as a world power, and China rises as a new one in the face of a prevailing Wall Street-Washington-London international order.
GE, EDL Sign Agreement to Develop Laos’ Hydroelectric Power Workforce
Electricite du Laos and General Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch joint research and training programs designed to support the development of Laos’ hydroelectric power sector and electric grid.
Vietnam, Laos Foster Cooperation in Information Security
Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan and Lao Minister of Post and Telecommunications Thansamay Kommasith have agreed to strengthen future partnership in information security and human resources development.
Kudos to Asean Chair Laos Despite Hiccups
By all accounts, Laos has performed well and managed its role efficiently, delivering nearly all of its pledges as the chair of Asean. The land-locked country also showed that it can both serve as a bridge between new and old members and at the same time represent Asean in engaging major powers.