The Lao government announces a ban on illegal cattle export

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Lao government has announced a ban on cattle export due to costly beef prices in domestic market. A number of cattle, especially those in border provinces, had…

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Vientiane announces big Lao New Year celebrations

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
new year in vientiane

Vientiane authorities announced on Monday that more than 1,500 people will take part in the Miss Lao New Year (Nang Sangkhan) procession on the first day (April 14)…

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ADB projects strong economic growth for Laos

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Mr Chong Chi Nai ( second right ) attends a press conference in Vientiane yesterday

The Lao economy is expected to grow by about 7.7 percent in 2013 as resource based industries, manufacturing and services continue to generate solid growth, according to a…

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Former opium users resume poppy farming

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A poppy field in the mountains. -- Photo UNODC

More than 2,000 former opium users in the northern province of Phongsaly are once again growing the crop and have resumed their habit. Almost every day a large…

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Ground broken for new national library, museum

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The construction of buildings to house the new National Library and National Museum kicked off on Thursday in Xaythany district, Vientiane. The groundbreaking ceremony in Sivilay village, near…

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The Lao government and the World Bank sign a financing agreement

Monday, April 8, 2013

The Lao government and the World Bank signed a financing agreement for the Second Trade Development Facility (TDF-2) project. According to the World bank, Improving competitiveness and connectivity…

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New British Embassy building in Vientiane will be officially opened

Monday, April 8, 2013

New British Embassy building in Vientiane will be officially opened on 2 April Introduction: New British Embassy building in Vientiane will be officially opened on the 2nd of…

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CLMV countries have great potential for agricultural production

Monday, April 8, 2013

CLMV countries have great potential for agricultural production particularly in rice cultivation

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