The European Union has highlighted the significance of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Process and how it positively impacts Laos, at a seminar given to students in central Laos.
Nationwide Crackdown on Drugs
Many provinces around the country have launched a crackdown on illegal drugs this month, with a number of drug traffickers having been arrested.
India Pledges to Provide more Scholarships
The Indian government will continue to provide an additional 25 scholarships a year for Lao officials and students to study in India, it was announced last week.
VAT Payments at Border Crossings Not Yet Enforced
An order issued by the Minister of Finance relating to the payment of Valued Added Tax (VAT) at border crossings has not yet been put into practice despite coming into force on the day of issue
Investment Grows at SEZs
Over US$1 billion has been disbursed in various business activities and the development of special and specific economic zones (SEZs), driven by growing regional economic integration.
Laos Fashion Week Wraps Up
Labels represented included locally and regionally based labels Khang, Ministry of Silk, Voravaj Bangkok, Hayden, Naree, Annhien and Lydia.
Prachuap Official Center of Attention as He Defends Laotian Neighbor Caught With Ganja
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — A deputy administration official is finding himself in hot water after coming out to defend a Laotian neighbor who was caught with ganja.
The New U.S. Ambassador to Laos: Who Is Rena Bitter?
Rena Bitter, a career member of the Foreign Service, was nominated on May 19, 2016, to be Ambassador to Laos. If she’s confirmed, it will be her first such post.