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- Xekong eyes tourism development to stimulate post-virus growth
Xekong provincial officials plan to develop tourist sites in each district to lure visitors back to Laos again after authorities control Covid-19 and normalise the situation. Deputy Head of Xekong provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Bounthong Sidonekhong told Vientiane Times on Friday that officials will develop the tourist sites and add more activities to stimulate economic growth as well as local jobs and income. .. ... More >>>

- Govt orders get tough approach against virus pandemic
The government has ordered local authorities at all levels to strictly implement the closure of local and customary border checkpoints, calling on all sectors to participate in the fight against COVID-19... .. More >>>

- 19 percent of Xaysomboun road upgrade completed 
Authorities in Xaysomboun province are continuing work on a project to upgrade a key road in a city of Hom district, which was suspended in 2016 as its design and construction was not up to the mark. . ...More >>>

- Deputy PM advises northern provinces on development, coronavirus
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone visited Phongsaly and Luang Namtha provinces early last week to advise on development amidst the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.. ....More >>>

- Ministries partnering to support education during virus outbreak
The government has advised the Ministry of Education and Sports to partner with Ministry of Post and Telecommunications to consult on internet charges to support distance learning amid the coronavirus outbreak.....More >>>