More than 300 business people, academia, and speakers from institutes in and out of ASEAN are expected to attend the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2016 (ABIS 2016) next month.
Mekong Water Levels Remain at Safe Heights
Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.
Lao Securities Issues Warning on Dubious Financing Companies
The Lao Securities Commission Office is advising people considering making deposits with financial institutions to make a careful assessment before going ahead.
Vietnam Aims For Larger Slice of Lao Retail Market
Local companies have been swimming against the tide, trying to make headway into the lucrative Lao retail market, says the Hanoi Women Association of Small and Medium Enterprises. With a population of about 6.6 million, the Vietnam landlocked neighbour to the west has enjoyed a high economic growth rate averaging in excess of 7% over the past few years, said Mai Thi Thuy, chair of the Association.
Mechanised UXO Clearance Underway in Xieng Khuang
Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) has commenced the Mechanical Cluster Submunition Clearance project in Xieng Khuang province which aims to accelerate the disposal of cluster submunitions in the country.
Unfounded Chemical Leak in Oudomxay
Authorities in oudomxay province recently gave an explanation to people complaining about chemicals leaking and mixing in a local river after heaving rain and flooding last week, the Social-Economic newspaper reported yesterday.
Lao Media Personnel Complete Writing Course in Vietnam
A total of 42 Lao media personnel completed a follow- up course regarding writing skills on economic, political, and social target programmes in Vietnam last week.