Railway operations training college opens in Laos
Scholarships have been provided for outstanding students, including those lacking opportunities, people from smaller ethnic groups, females, and people with disabilities.
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Laos becomes regional logistics connector, offers boon for entrepreneurs
The operation of the Laos-China railway, which converges with the Laos-Thailand railway at the dry port - Laos’ integrated logistics project – has transformed landlocked Laos…
Japan supports resilient livelihood of vulnerable Lao people
The government of Japan has agreed to provide financial support worth almost US$1.5 million for a project designed to strengthen the resilience of small-scale farmers and…
Mekong embankment collapses, farmlands flooded
There were no reports, however, of the incident posing a threat to people’s lives.
Deal inked to turn Mekong island into landmark Vientiane ‘golf & resort’
To ease travel, a 12-metre-wide and 180-metre-long bridge will be built across the Mekong to the 450-hectare island.
China, Laos sign MoU to build $4.3 billion industrial park
This indicates that the government-enterprise cooperation project is about to get off the ground after more than one year’s preparation.
Laos deputy PM urges all sectors to strengthen economic ties with China
He stressed the importance of Laos-China cooperation over past years, citing China’s support for Laos to overcome the Covid-19 crisis and debt distress.
US$692 million loan secured to finance region’s largest wind farm in Laos
The project is set to generate revenue in foreign currencies to the Lao government, and create jobs for local people during the construction and operation periods.
Party Central Committee vows to battle rising inflation, economic woes
Year-on-year inflation in Laos rose to 30.01 percent in August - the highest recorded in more than two decades.
Thailand, Malaysia plan rail network to connect four Asean countries, China
According to reports, Malaysia has agreed with Thailand’s idea of setting up a joint working panel to discuss a network linking China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.