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Lao People Want US to Increase UXO Clearance

Lao netizens have welcomed US President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to the country and expressed hope that the US will increase its assistance to help Laos clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO), which remains contaminated in provinces across the country.

English Skills Support Underway in XiengKhuang

Ministry of Education and Sports and the English Language Institute/China (ELIC) to Laos will continue to promote English skills development for teachers in targeted secondary schools in XiengKhuang province.

Public, Private Education Sectors Must Improve Standards

University presidents and directors of both public and private institutes and colleges from around the country need to further improve their education standards to produce better human resources.

Illegal Foreign Workers Overstaying in Champassak

Champassak officials have revealed that over 500 foreign labourers have been working illegally on construction sites and as traders and venders in the province and trying to avoid the authorities.

Women’s Businesses Still Face Limited Access to Funding

The Lao Women’s Business Association has found that its members are still facing difficulties and challenges gaining access to funding and markets.

ASEAN Senior Officials Review Implementation of Blueprint

The 21st Meeting of the Senior Officials Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Culture Community (ASCC) was held in Vientiane Capital yesterday to discuss the implementation of Blueprint 2016-2025 for adoption by ASEAN leaders.

Phu Bia Mining Welcomes High Level Visit from Myanmar

Phu Bia Mining (PBM) last week received a Myanmar high level visit led by Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Mr. Ohn Win.

Lao-China Rail Will Change Logistic Status Quo, Says a Businessman

Chairman of Krittaphong Group Yao Bin considers the ongoing Lao-China Railway construction project a game changing solution to Laos’ logistic disadvantages.