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23 August, 2023

- Govt vows to resolve economic woes, expedite flood recovery
The Prime Minister has instructed the relevant agencies to take stronger action to urgently address the country’s economic challenges and restore regions affected by severe flooding.....More>>>

- USAID’s assistance to help persons with disabilities better fulfill their potentialPersons with disabilities are set to better fulfill their potential after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided rehabilitation assistive products. ..More>>>

- Huawei Laos launches Seeds for Future programme 2023
Ten students from the National University of Laos, Savannakhet University, Institute of Information and Communication Technology have been selected to participate in the Huawei Seeds for the Future programme 2023. Huawei Technologies (Lao) Sole Co., Ltd. launched the programme in Vientiane on Monday. ..More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining pledges 500 million kip for flood-hit areas of Laos
Phu Bia Mining has pledged 500 million kip to the Lao government to assist in the country’s disaster relief efforts to support provinces affected by flooding and landslides. ..More>>>
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- New asphalt road in Vangvieng more than half complete
Construction of a 26-km asphalt road along the Xong River and the upgrade of a 6-km road leading to the Kaeng Yui waterfall in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, is now almost 58 percent complete, with work expected to be finished next year. ...More>>>

- City residents offered one-day free bus rides
The Vientiane Capital State Bus Enterprise in cooperation with the Vientiane Bus 2 City Service is offering free bus rides for members of the public on August 23. ...More>>>

- Road No. 8A remains closed to traffic after landslide
Khammuan provincial authorities are working to clear an 11-kilometre section of Road No. 8A following a large landslide on August 5. ..More>>>

- Access to clean water still a challenge in rural areas
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is aiming to supply 85 percent of all people living in urban areas with clean and safe water by 2025, and to increase this figure to 90 percent by 2030. .More>>>

- S. Korea extends support for children with cancer
The Korea Buddhists’ Foundation for Social Welfare and Volunteering is providing additional financial support for disadvantaged children with cancer who need treatment at the Children’s Hospital in Vientiane. .More>>>
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Electric vehicles save govt 300,000 litres of fuel 
The government has imported sufficient electric vehicles to save expenditure......More>>>

Lao National Coffee Competition 2023
Lao baristas have been urged to join the Lao National Coffee Competition 2023 to promote the development of baristas ...More >>>
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Laos targets surge in tourist arrivals next year
For more than two years, tourism industry in Laos had been hit hard by Covid 19 pandemic, resulting in sharp decline of foreign visitors ...More >>>

China launches new book edition to publicise achievements of BRI
Beijing, China: A nicely-designed book emphasising numerous successful stories of international development and cooperation projects under the Belt and Road ...More >>>

   


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A time for global south in G20
With developing countries poised to hold the presidency of G20 for the next three years, India has a unique opportunity ....More >>>


Lao gymnast to compete at World Championships
Lao gymnast Ms Praewa Misato will compete at the 40th Rhythmic ..More >>>

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Phou Khao Khouay, a must-see national park 
With its stunning natural beauty, dense woodland, cascading waterfalls, ....More>>>

The Government of Japan is providing grant assistance worth approximately US$73,000 for the benefit of residents in Saravan province ...More>>>

   
 
 
 
 

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