- Laos, ADB ink US$63m package to transform agrifood systems
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a set of financing agreements worth US$63 million to support the transformation of agrifood systems in Laos through the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project.
The US$50 million in financing is provided by ADB, the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, and the European Union-ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility.
An additional US$13 million in grants also comes from the Asian Development Fund and the Green Climate Fund, channelled through the Community Resilience Partnership Programme Investment Fund, totalling US$63 million. ......More>>>
- Vientiane authorities crack down on illegal awnings, signs
Authorities in Vientiane last week began dismantling illegal awnings, signs and vending stalls along T2 Road in Oumoung village of Sikhottabong district. The operation followed repeated warnings to business owners who were violating city planning regulations, and was part of a broader effort to prepare for the 8th Party Congress of Vientiane and improve urban order across the national capital.
The operation was conducted by the Department of Public Works and Transport of Vientiane, in collaboration with the Sikhottabong District Office and a special task force for urban order............More>>>
- Pakngum, Xaythany farmers seek stable markets as LFND introduces solidarity village fund
Farmers in Pakngum and Xaythany districts, a key agricultural hub supplying Vientiane and several provinces, are struggling to find regular markets and get advice on agricultural management, while suffering from low crop prices during the peak harvest season.
Overproduction often leads to a crop surplus, driving down prices and reducing incomes for growers........More>>>
- The Lao PDR urges restraint over ongoing situation on Cambodia-Thailand border
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR has expressed grave concern over the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border issue, calling on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve the situation through peaceful means. .....More>>>
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