Thanks to very strong performance both in Thailand and particularly in Cambodia and Laos, SET-listed digital finance firm Group Lease Public Company Limited (“GL”, SET:GL) has reported a staggering 255.85 million baht profit in the second quarter this year which nearly doubles from the same period last year.
Many Villages Damaged From Sugar Factory Wastewater
Residents who live in Nonsoung and other villages nearby a sugar factory in Xaybouly district, Savannakhet province have been damaged after the wastewater storage of the factory overloaded. The wastewater poured into the Tha-Hao stream, causing fish to die, a pungent odor and residents unable to use the stream, the Pathetlao Daily newspaper reported on Friday.
People Arrested for Trafficking Drugs, Smuggling Heroin
Champassak provincial police recently raided a house in Nonsavang village and arrested a woman after finding 842 amphetamine pills and two small bags of crystal methamphetamine in her possession, the Khuamsangob newspaper reported.
World Vision Supports the Purchase of Motorbikes in Seven Districts
World Vision recently supported the purchase of seven motorbikes valued at more than 113 million kip (US$13,986) in Savannakhet province to be used in the prevention of human trafficking in seven districts of the province, Laophathana Newspaper reported on Friday.
Students Head for Studies in China
The Chinese government has recently awarded scholarships to students and officials in Laos to study for their bachelor, master and doctorate degrees at Chinese universities.
Lao Children Continue to Face Chronic Malnutrition
Laos continues to face a significant development challenge in reducing the high levels of malnutrition that prevail across the country.
Traffic Police Out in Force Ahead of Asean Summits
Traffic police will out in force ensuring roads run smoothly ahead of the arrival of high ranking regional delegations attending ASEAN Summits next month in Vientiane, according to a lead ing official.
Foreign Media Interest Ahead of Regional Leaders Summits in Laos
Over 5,000 official delegates, business leaders of whom 200 are foreign media personnel will attend and cover the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits to be held back-to-back in Vientiane early next month.