- Laos, Thailand vow joint effort to broaden economic ties, combat call centre scams and drug trade
The heads of government of Laos and Thailand have agreed to work together to boost trade and investment, improve rail links and logistics systems, and tackle fraudulent call centre operators and the drug trade. The agreement was reached during bilateral talks between. ......More>>>
- PM shines spotlight on need for skilled workforce
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has highlighted the urgent need to create a more highly skilled workforce to meet the country’s growing development needs. .......More>>>
- Forestry ministry beefs up protection of conservation areas
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is working to improve management and prevent encroachment into the Phou Phanang National Conservation Area and Phou Khao Khouay National Biodiversity Conservation Area. . .......More>>>
- Lao Telecom to increase investment costs to US$17.29m in 2025
Lao Telecommunication Public Company, a widely known Lao Telecom, plans to invest US$17.29 million in its telecommunications service network in 2025, an increase from the US$15.74 million invested in 2024. .......More>>>
- Logos Institute of Foreign Languages holds scholarship awards ceremony
The Logos Institute of Foreign Languages (LIFL) has presented 71 scholarships worth 80,490,000 kip to outstanding students for the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. .......More>>>
- Japanese professor, experts awarded at Supreme People’s Procuracy’s 35th Anniversary
Japanese legal experts from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) were recognised by the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Laos at an awards ceremony held to .......More>>>
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- Australia supports development in Bokeo province
Continuing Australia’s responsive and productive partnership with Laos, officials from the Australian Embassy to Laos are visiting Bokeo province to witness firsthand the multiple programmes supported by the Australian government.
The visit, which is taking place from February 19-21, is led by the Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Ms Benita Sommerville......More>>>
- Bokeo exports rubber worth over US$10 million
Bokeo province last year exported more than US$10 million worth of rubber, with 97 percent sold to China. Director of the provincial Agriculture and Forestry Department, Mr Sibounheuang Phanthoulack, said 18,910 tonnes of rubber was exported in total........More>>>
- Police arrest five youths for use of kratom
Police in Phonhong district, Vientiane province, have arrested a man for allegedly selling kratom leaves, as well as four youths accused of drinking kratom tea.......More>>>
- Ensure figures are accurate, state auditors told
The President of the State Audit Organisation has instructed officials to pay more attention to detail when assessing the facts and figures provided by government bodies.....More>>>
- Central bank warns public about counterfeit US$100 banknote
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) issued a nationwide warning on February 19 regarding the circulation of counterfeit US$100 banknotes (Series 2017 A), which have been detected in various parts of the country. ...More>>>
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