- Vice President calls for more support for MSMEs as drivers of economic growth
The Vice President has called on the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to strengthen the business environment and expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, enabling them to become a main pillar of the economy. Speaking at the 6th Party Congress of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on October 28, Vice President Mrs Pany Yathotou stressed the need to reform administrative systems, simplify business procedures, and ensure transparency, to create a more supportive environment for small business operators. She said MSMEs should be prioritised in national development, with clear mechanisms to help them access capital from financial institutions, strengthen competitiveness, and create more jobs for Lao nationals........More>>>
- Laos, China strengthen border trade, investment cooperation
Lao and Chinese officials have agreed to enhance economic cooperation, trade and investment in border areas, aiming to boost local livelihoods and deepen bilateral relations. The agreement was reached at a recent meeting between the Lao Departments of Industry and Commerce of Oudomxay, Bokeo, Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha and Phongsaly provinces, and Chamber of Commerce of China’s Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture............More>>>
- Deepal Electric Vehicles make official debut in Laos with launch of first showroom in Vientiane
The future of clean mobility has arrived in Laos as Santiphab Motor Company on October 27 officially launched the Deepal electric vehicle (EV) brand and opened the country’s first Deepal Authorised Dealer and showroom at Phonthan village of Xaysettha district in Vientiane.
The launch ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Malaythong Kommasith, Vientiane Mayor Dr Athsaphangthong Siphandone, Luang Namtha Provincial Governor, Mr Viengsavath Siphandone, the Counselor of the Chinese Embassy to Laos, Ms Li Xicheun, and the Vice President of Chan An Automobile for Southeast Asia, Mr Guan Xin, along with representatives of Chan An Automobile. ....More>>>
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- Farmers set to reap rewards of climate-smart agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is working with the World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg), in partnership with the Clean Agriculture Centre of the Department of Agriculture, to strengthen the skills of agriculture extension staff from provincial and district Agriculture and Forestry Offices and private agro-input providers.........More>>>
- Police investigate armed robbery at house in Naxaithong
Vientiane police are conducting an investigation into an armed robbery that occurred at a residence in Dongxiengdi village, Naxaithong district, on the night of October 26.
Head of the Naxaithong District Public Security Command, Lieutenant Colonel Chitthavong Xaiphavong, said district police received a report from the Dongxiangdi village administration about the break-in, which occurred at around 10pm. ........More>>>
- NA Chairman welcomes President of Lao Supreme People’s Court
Hanoi (Vietnam News/ANN) -- The Vietnamese Party, State, and people always value and give the top priority to the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man told President of the Lao Supreme People’s Court Viengthong Siphandon during a reception in Hanoi on Wednesday........More>>>
- Regional experts mull emerging animal-to-human health threats
Laos and other ASEAN countries have stressed the need to strengthen early-warning systems and integrate environmental data into One Health research on emerging animal-to-human health threats.....More>>>
- Govt voices support for ASEAN infrastructure development
The government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the development of infrastructure as a key driver of ASEAN connectivity and investment. The affirmation came during the 3rd ASEAN Investment Forum held under the theme “Foreign Direct Investment for Inclusivity and Sustainability”, which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 24.....More>>>
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Gen Z is rewriting Laos’s future, one word at a time
Every evening in Xayabouly, when the paddy fields fade into mist and the air turns cool, a few classrooms begin to glow with light. Inside, teenagers sit shoulder to shoulder, repeating English words in unison, sometimes hesitantly, sometimes with laughter. ..........More>>>
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