- PM orders tougher action on economy, floods, fuel security, public safety
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has instructed ministries and provincial authorities to intensify efforts to strengthen the economy, safeguard energy security, prepare for flooding, and crack down on transnational crime after the government identified these as key priorities during its July cabinet meeting. Chairing the meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on July 27-28, Dr Sonexay advised ministries and local administrations to translate the agreed priorities into detailed action plans........More>>>
- Laos secures US$3.3 million Korean grant for National Water Master Plan
Laos has secured a US$3.3 million grant from the Government of the Republic of Korea to launch the Laos National Water Resources Development Integrated Master Plan, strengthening long-term climate resilience and sustainable water resource management across the country. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed during a project kick-off meeting held at the Amari Hotel in Vientiane on July 29...........More>>>
- July inflation edges up to 7.6 percent as electricity costs drive price increases
Laos’ annual inflation rate edged up to 7.6 percent in July, from 7.4 percent in June, as higher electricity charges, transport costs and seasonal increases in agricultural product prices pushed up the cost of living. According to the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) under the Ministry of Finance, consumer prices rose 0.7 percent month-on-month in July, reflecting continued pressure on household expenses despite the relatively modest increase in the overall inflation rate..........More>>>
- BOL, LDB address public concern over rumours
The Bank of the Lao PDR and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) have assured the public that the operations of the LDB remain stable, transparent and compliant with Lao laws......More>>>
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- Vietnamese, Lao supreme courts deepen cooperation
HANOI (VNA) -- The Vietnamese and Lao supreme courts have agreed to further strengthen cooperation, with a focus on judicial reform, digital transformation, personnel training and development of electronic courts........More>>>
- Over 1,300 unexploded remants of war deactivated in Savannakhet
UXO Lao field operations teams detonated 1,321 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) last week in Kaengkua village, Phin district, Savannakhet province, ensuring a safer environment for local communities.........More>>>
- Khammuan grants land concessions for tourism developments
Khammuan authorities have granted a land concession covering 5,600 square metres to a local company, which plans to build a hotel and tourist facilities in........More>>>
- Young farmers in Bokeo strengthen climate-smart agriculture skills
Young people in Bokeo province, particularly women, will benefit from expanded training in climate-smart agriculture and entrepreneurship under the second phase of a project launched on July 28 by Plan International Laos and the Bokeo Provincial..........More>>>
- ASEAN education ministers pledge cooperation to strengthen learning
Education ministers from Laos and other ASEAN Member States discussed regional education priorities at the 14th ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting held in Singapore under the theme “Strengthening ASEAN through Education”.........More>>>
- Police drug bust nets 118 bags of crystal meth
Police in Xaythany district, Vientiane, have arrested three Thai nationals and seized 118 kilograms of crystal meth during a raid in Nakhae village.
The drugs were discovered when officers raided a rented property owned by Mr Vilachan, 40, who lived in the village.........More>>>
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