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Climate Change Adaptation Project Launched to Sustain Wetlands

A project valued at US$4.7 million was launched yesterday in Vientiane, aiming to help communities in and around the XeChamphone, and BeungKhiatNgong wetlands to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Can Laos Create a Startup Economy?

Last week, the usually sleepy capital of Vientiane was awoken amidst the commotion and hustle bustle of the 29th ASEAN Summit. Within four days, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic had hosted a flurry of official meetings, negotiations, and historic agreements, such as President Barack Obama’s pledge of $90 million to remove unexploded ordnance.

TS Korea to Be Reopened for Lao Students to Learn Korean Languages

The King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF) will be reopened in Vientiane Capital in the near future so that Lao students can learn Korean language and culture, says KSIF president. 

South Korean Company Confers on Lao Mega Project

Representatives from a South Korean company visited Laos recently to discuss their investment in the US$2-billion Lao Resort Complex located in the Km 62 area of Vientiane province.

Thai Company Supports Formula for Flood Relief

Dumex Ltd. of Thailand and other sponsor companies in Laos have presented about 1,000 boxes of Dumex’s infant formula valued at 134 million kip and other assistance to flood victims in Laos.

Trainees bound for ASEAN Skills Competition

Two trainees at the Vetsaphong Skills Development and Testing Centre are ready to represent Laos at the 11th ASEAN Skills Competition, which will be held from September 19-29 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Laos, Thailand Plan to Build More Bridges across the Mekong

Laos has proposed three additional Mekong River bridge links with Thailand as part of a joint project to foster closer ties between the two countries.

Luxembourg Supports Prosecutors’ Training

The Institute for Legal Support and Technical Assistance (ILSTA) of Luxembourg is extending its support for improvements in the Lao legal sector, including better training for public prosecutors.