Resettlement of communities from areas of the Nam Tha 1 hydropower project is 87 percent complete, with displaced families in Bokeo province having been moved to a new location.
Laos Orders Fire Trucks from China
The government recently ordered 50 fire trucks from China, which are expected to be distributed to fire prevention and protection teams in urban and rural areas wherever they are needed.
Students Learn about the Role of ASEM
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.
