- S. Korea pledges US$9.9m to strengthen digital skills of Lao official
The government of South Korea will provide US$9.9 million to support Laos’ digital transformation by training civil servants and boosting their digital skills over the next five years.
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will fund the Project for Establishment of a Digital-Human Resources Development Centre, which will be implemented from 2025 to 2029. ......More>>>
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China-Laos railway boosts Southeast Asian durian sales in China
KUNMING (Xinhua) -- Even after the summer transportation peak, the China-Laos Railway remains a bustling hub for international freight, as front-end loaders at Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, shuttle busily to load and unload cold-chain containers brimming with durian........More>>>
- Laos commits to empowering youth on World Population Day
The government in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), commemorated World Population Day with a high-level event themed “Empowering young people to create the family they want”. On September 9, the gathering spotlighted the central role of youth empowerment in national development by ensuring rights, choices, and opportunities for every young person......More>>>
- LADT and NewPay open new chapter in Laos’ digital economy
The Lao National Digital Technology Group (LADT), together with its third-party digital payment platform NewPay, officially launched operations in Vientiane on September 1 at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, ambassadors, officials and representatives of NewPay and partners......More>>>
- Xayaburi Power honoured with Labour Medal by Lao government
Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), operator of the Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Plant in Xayabouly province and an associate of CK Power Public Company Limited, has been awarded a Labour Medal and an Achievement Certificate by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce...More>>>
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- China gives boost to environmental protection in Laos
The Lao government with China’s support has launched a programme to boost sustainable conservation of Laos’ natural resources and green spaces.
A ceremony to launch the China-funded programme for environmental protection planning took place in Vientiane last week.........More>>>
- Fares announced for city’s new bus service
Passengers can expect to pay fares ranging from 3,300 to 8,000 kip when the Vientiane Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system comes into service.
Tickets can be bought using smart cards instead of cash........More>>>
- Laos, S. Korea build bridges between civil society organisations
The governments of Laos and the Republic of Korea are strengthening their ties by creating more opportunities for information sharing and closer collaboration between civil society organisations (CSOs) in the two countries........More>>>
- Police arrest two Thai nationals on drugs charges
Police in Vientiane province have arrested two Thai nationals after discovering a large stash of methamphetamine tablets, which were traced back to the pair..........More>>>
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