Malaysia is now the 8th largest foreign investor in Lao PDR rising from the tenth position in 2010.
Lao National Teacher’s Day Celebrated in Vientiane
The private Progress School on Thursday held a ceremony to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Lao National Teacher’s Day (Oct 7).
WWF Commends Laos’ Decision to Dismantle Tiger Farms
The intention by the Government of Laos to phase out its tiger farms — announced at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP17) last week in Johannesburg, South Africa — is a major step in fighting the illegal wildlife trade, the WWF said Thursday.
Gov’t Development Plan Emphasizes Poverty Reduction, Food Security, Nutrition
The Social-Economic Development Plan 2017 will focus on poverty reduction, food security and nutrition along with investments in basic infrastructure development in rural areas.
School Burns in Xayaboury
A primary School building in Kaengsao village, Paklai district of Xayaboury province, caught fire on Wednesday night after a suspected electrical short circuit, resulting in damages of over 500 million kip.
Most Soukhoumma Teachers Still not Paid
The majority of primary school teachers in Soukhoumma district of Champassak province are complaining that they haven’t received their salaries recently.
Compensation Unacceptable with Continuous Pollution
The community in Doung village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane will not accept any compensation which will allow the factory processing waste from a brewery to continue releasing pollution.
Vendors Complain about Boat Racing Festival Stall Fees
Some vendors are complaining about lease fees for selling goods during the boat racing festival from October 14-17 in Vientiane, saying they are too expensive and increase every year.