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9 November 2024

New update - New electric buses arrive for passenger use in Vientiane
Twenty-eight of a planned fleet of 55 electric buses arrived in Vientiane on Tuesday, delivered by rail from China......More>>>

- Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Laos meet in Kunming
Kunming (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone pledged closer cooperation in multiple areas between the two countries at their meeting in Kunming city, China, on November 6.....More>>>

- China gives boost to vocational training with launch of new courses
In a groundbreaking move to enhance educational and technological collaboration, Lao and Chinese education institutions have introduced two new courses in mechatronics and e-commerce. ......More>>>

- Lao, Cambodian authorities hold talks on border affairs 
Laos-Cambodia technical border committees have agreed to proceed with their agreed works to advance border demarcation between the two neighbours..........More>>>

- JETRO recognises Jiffy as Japanese Food Supporter
The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Laos has awarded the Japanese Food Supporter certificate to the Jiffy convenience store chain in Laos. The certificate was presented on 6 November by the General Director of JETRO Vientiane, Mr Kikuchi Yasushi, to the Vice President of LDC Import-Export Co., Ltd., Ms Saysouly Chasane.....More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining showcases mineral samples at Presidential Palace Museum
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) presented copper and gold rock samples, and a 99 percent gold Phu Bia Mining logo, to the Ministry of Energy and Mines during a handover ceremony at the Department of Mining Management on November 4. ....More>>>

- Seeds of Change: Korean NGO Supports Sustainable Lao Coffee Farmers
In Northern Laos, coffee farmers in Viengkham district began planting coffee seedlings in July as part of an initiative by South Korean NGO, Wonders International. .....More>>>

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- Laos, Korea mull ways to strengthen labour cooperation

Representatives of development partners, line departments of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, and the provinces met yesterday in Vientiane to learn about strengthening labour inspectors and tripartite organisations related to labour.......More>>>

- Free shuttle buses to ease transport woes during That Luang festival

The Vientiane State Bus Enterprise will provide a free bus service during the That Luang Festival, operating on nine routes between the hours of 5pm and 10:30pm from November 11-15......More>>>

- Scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions proposed for  Khammuan

Khammuan authorities have discussed the possibility of carrying out a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from forest destruction, forest degradation and forest .....More>>>

- Japan reaffirms commitment to Laos’ flood recovery

Japan Platform, along with Plan International Japan and Plan International Laos, is reaffirming its commitment to helping flood-affected communities in Pha Oudom district, Bokeo province, by delivering essential aid to families and schoolchildren. ...More>>>

- Laos set to feel cooler this week
Temperatures across Laos are expected to drop this week as a cold weather mass continues to cover the country, combined with strong northeasterly winds affecting central.......More>>>

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Bokeo SEZ committee cracks down on telecom and cyber fraud
Authorities in Bokeo province are actively cracking down on telecommunications and cyber fraud within the Golden Triangle...... More >>>

Chinese film show a hit with Lao audience
Local residents turned out in droves on Tuesday to see a Chinese film dubbed in Lao, as part of the Lao-Chinese Excellent Film Festival.
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Celebration of creativity at Handicraft Fair 2024
The 2024 Handicraft Fair in Vientiane has unleashed an array of fresh designs and innovative crafts from diverse ethnic groups across Laos. ....More>>>

Labor backs 16 as the minimum age to use social media ahead of national cabinet meeting
(ABC) -- Children and teenagers under the age of 16 could soon be banned from using social media after Labor announced it would back the higher cut-off limit.....More >>>

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What more can be done to tackle the UXO problem?
Almost 50 people have been injured and 9 have died in UXO-related accidents this year. During ongoing UXO clearance operations, 19,820 hectares of contaminated land was surveyed in the first 10 months of this year,.....More >>>

Laos, Indonesia strengthen ties through sharing of sport
On Thursday, the Indonesian Embassy in Vientiane held an event to introduce and promote the martial art of pencak silat in Laos, with the hope of bringing the two countries closer. .......More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


 
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