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.
Foreign Leaders Confirm Attendance to Upcoming Summits
Numerous foreign leaders have confirmed their attendance to the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings to be held back-to-back in Vientiane early next month.
Korean Company Looking to Crack Open Cashew Nut Market
Champassak province farmers will be supported in planting thousands of hectares of cashew nut trees after the provincial Administration Office gave the go ahead for a US$9 million Korean project.
Transparent Sources, Electronic Collection Keys to Revenue Collection
The government has stressed the need to clearly define revenue sources and to expand electronic collection methods to assist the budget.