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.
Vientiane Men Arrested with 30Kg of Heroin
Vientiane Drug Prevention and Control Department last weekend arrested five men and seized 72 heroin bricks weighing 30kg, two cars, mobiles phone and other items in Nasangphay village, Xaysettha district.
Low Unemployment Rate Called into Question
Laos’ extremely low unemployment rate has been queried by economists and jobseekers alike with many university graduates struggling to find work.
Vietnam Firm Eyes Transferring Sugar Mill in Laos
Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) has finally confirmed it is negotiating with Thanh Thanh Cong (TTC) to transfer its sugar mill in Laos to TTC – both companies are giants in their field, Vietnam’s local media reported this week.
Laos, Cambodia to Benefit from New Border Checkpoint
A new international border checkpoint linking between the Nong Nok Khiene area in Khong district of Champassak province and the Trapeang Kriel area in Cambodia’s Stung Treng province is scheduled to officially open next month.
Vietnam and Laos Reaffirm Highest Priority Ties
VIENTIANE – Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng and his Lao counterpart Sonsay Siphandone agreed to place highest priority on fostering traditional friendship and special solidarity between Việt Nam and Laos at their talks in Vientiane yesterday.
