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29 March, 2024

- Rising Cambodia-Laos trade spurs economy
(The Phnom Penh Post/ANN) -- The private sector is optimistic about the potential growth in trade, investment and tourism between Cambodia and Laos, ...More>>>

- Govt endorses draft legislation on dry ports, investment to drive growth

The government has endorsed several crucial documents aimed at bolstering trade and investment, improving citizens’ lives, and safeguarding national security. ..More>>>

- Lao Front leaders visit China’s Yunnan province for talks on cooperation
In a bid to promote trade, investment and socio-economic development between Laos and China, a delegation from the Lao Front for National Development (LFND) recently made a working visit to , ..More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining produces more than one million tons of copper in concentrate
Phu Bia Mining (PBM), a leading mining company in Laos, this month reached a significant milestone at its Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation – the production of one million tonnes of copper concentrate. ..More>>>

- NC Diamond Jewelry opens showroom to showcase high-quality diamonds
NC Diamond Jewelry on Thursday hosted the grand opening of a showroom on Nongbon Road in Xaysettha district, Vientiane, offering the opportunity for jewellery lovers to ..More>>>

- Disability inclusive social protection – ‘Making the rights real’ for persons with disabilities in the Lao PDR
The National Committee for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), ..More>>>

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- Bokeo excavations upgraded to national level
Excavations taking place in Thonpheung district, Bokeo province, where several hundred Buddha images have been unearthed, ...More>>>

- 600,000 people to benefit from cleaner cooking stoves
A clean cooking project aims to provide about 600,000 people in Laos with improved cooking stoves that reduce the cost of fuel by up to 50 percent compared to traditional stoves. ..More>>>

- Cambodia mulling high-speed rail link with Laos
The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. has reportedly received a green light from the Cambodian government on possible cooperation in developing the rail network in ..More>>>

- CCTV cameras record over 80 crimes in 2023
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras installed across the country recorded 87 crimes in 2023, with most involving road accidents and theft. ..More>>>

- Attapeu gives green light to pagodite mining project
Attapeu authorities have authorised a company to mine pagodite (a form of soapstone) in Phouvong district, according to the provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department. ..More>>>

- Vietnam gives shot in the arm to healthcare in Laos
Two Vietnam-based companies operating in the field of healthcare services, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment have inked an agreement with the Ministry of Health in a bid to improve healthcare in Laos. ..More>>>

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Lao-Japan Forum to aid Lao economy’s recovery after pandemic
The Lao economy has not yet fully recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic .... More >>>

Musical performance marks 50th anniversary of Singapore-Laos ties
Singapore’s yIN Harmony music group and Lao artists participated in a ... More >>>

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Melbourne: An amazing city
Barely a minute’s walk from Indigo Hotel, where I stayed for a few days on my recent visit to Melbourne, the strong aroma of coffee tempted me to ....More>>>

Boao Forum gathering seeks answers in face of global challenges
(Global Times) -- The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) has touched off a wave of diplomatic frenzy that brings together leaders from ...More >>>

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What more must be done to protect aquatic species?
Laos has abundant natural resources, including both wildlife and aquatic species. ...More >>>

Lao security ministry marks special day with shooting contest
Officials from various departments of the Ministry of Public Security and members of the business community in Vientiane on Saturday ...More >>>

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Better future in store for Laos’ elephants
Laos is still referred to as the country of a million elephants, but today there are only about 800 left in the country,....More >>>


 
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