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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.

Fires Engulf Apartment Building, Factory in Vientiane Over Weekend

A major fire occurred in Vientiane last weekend resulting in damages of over 400 million kip according to the Vientiane Prevention and Protection Police Department. Fortunately no one was injured in the blaze.

Department Warns of Possible Mekong Flooding

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned people of the possibility of flooding after the rapid rise of water levels in the Mekong River.