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Laos ordnance disposal money may shrink
The official end of a conflict leaves a country with obvious physical scars, from devastating death tolls to levelled landscapes. But a war’s effect on a country evolves. In Indochina, casualties continue because of unexploded remnants of war. Efforts to remove these weapons have gone on ...
ANTON L. DELGADO
Việt Nam, Laos to promote further bilateral cooperation
The meeting of Vietnamese National Assembly’s Economic Committee and Lao National Assembly’s Economic, Technology and Environment Committee in Hà Nội on Wednesday. Photo daibieunhandan.vn HÀ NỘI – The achievements of Việt Nam’s legislative work and macroeconomic management can be applied to the socio-economic development of Laos, ...
Vietnam Politics & Laws
Cambodia, Laos agree to resolve border demarcation quickly
With 86% of the Cambodia-Laos border demarcated, the two governments agreed that a decision on the final 14% needs to be made quickly as the demarcation negotiations have stalled. The commitment was made during the 14th Meeting of the Cambodia-Laos Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) ...
Ben Sokhean
After Lao rivers run red, authorities order iron mine to stop production
Authorities in Laos have ordered a Vietnamese mining company to suspend its operations after it polluted local waterways, causing two rivers to run red, local media reported. The Company of Economic Cooperation in Vietnam (Coecco) runs a mining operation in the Boualapha district of Laos’ southern ...
RFA Lao
China, Laos pledge to strengthen strategic communication, mutually beneficial cooperation
China and Laos expressed here Sunday the willingness to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and actively promote the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future. While meeting with Lao Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on the sidelines of the seventh Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign ...
Li Yan
Laos Needs Improved Hydropower Safety Legislation: Energy Minister
Lao Minister of Energy and Mines, Mr. Daovong Phonekeo, says enacting a specific law to ensure dam safety is a vital part of the country’s efforts to achieve sustainable energy development. Minister Daovong told the National Assembly on Thursday that while there are regulations and standards controlling ...
Latsamy Phonevilay
‘Unlocking’ reform policies can help Laos realise economic potential: WB
Laos is facing significant economic challenges but has the potential to develop sustainably and more equitably, according to a new World Bank report. The latest Lao PDR Country Economic Memorandum, “Linking Laos, Unlocking Policies”, analyses economic performance over the last 20 years and draws lessons from ...
Times Reporters
Cambodia, VN, Laos to up wildlife crime fight
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos have agreed to take concrete action and apply more effective measures against wildlife law offenders, and have committed to treating wildlife offences as serious crimes, although the number of cases referred to court in the three countries remains low. On June 2-3, ...
Mom Kunthear and Ry Sochan
PM calls for better development, protection of children
Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has called for joint efforts by all stakeholders to create conditions and opportunities for the better development of children. The premier made the remarks in a message he delivered to mark the International Children’s Day, which falls on June 1. On this occasion, ...
Times Reporters
Promotional event brews promise for Lao tea producers
Lao Tea Day – the first event of its kind ever to be held in Laos – is expected to shape the future of the Lao tea farming and processing industry. Taking place this weekend on June 4-5 at Lao-ITECC in Vientiane, the tea festival is ...
Times Reporters