South Korea approves US$8.1 million as aid for Laos’ Agriculture ministry
These projects will advance the agricultural sector in Laos and the agreement for the grants was signed in Vientiane on December 25.
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Employers in Laos failing to pay new minimum wage
Some privately owned companies in Vientiane are still not paying the new minimum wage, including factory owners, who say that because workers are unskilled they should not receive…
South Korea provides US$13 million for bridge upgrade, road safety in Laos
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has provided grant aid of US$13 million for construction to upgrade the bridges and improve road safety on highway.
First beating-heart surgery successfully performed in Laos
It opens the door for many patients in the country with coronary artery disease to receive effective and durable treatment for their condition.
Luang Prabang in Laos named as top place to visit in Asia in 2025 by Lonely Planet
Over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of this year, an increase of more than one million tourists compared to the…
Lao government to increase allowances for civil servants amid rising cost of living
Similarly, the ministry will also implement a policy to support employees and civil servants, retired employees and disabled employees whose minimum basic salary is less than…
Laos, Vietnam take steps to complete agreed upon construction projects
The two sides also agreed to further promote Lao-Vietnamese cooperation in education and human resource development, with more than 14,000 Lao nationals currently studying in…
Luang Prabang uses pedal power to promote tourism
Local government officials and tourism business operators took to bicycles to raise public awareness of the need to reduce environmental pollution and preserve Luang Prabang’s…
PM Sonexay Siphandone reviews Laos’ success as 2024 chair of ASEAN
The Prime Minister also praised the sub-committees, ministries, businesses and provinces that had contributed to Laos’ ASEAN chairmanship.
Laos, Hong Kong ink customs action plan to boost trade
The signing of the action plan comes after this year’s historic visit to Laos by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee in July when both sides signed 12 agreements as part of…