Lao Morning News For November 20

National Assembly passes 2018 development plan, 15 laws
The National Assembly (NA) ended its 4th ordinary session on Friday after adopting the Socio-economic Development Plan, together with the budget and currency plans for 2018, and passing 15 laws.
— Vientiane Times

Govt pushes for increase in customs revenue
Tax and customs officials need to accelerate their procedures and efforts to amass revenue in line with the plans for 2017 that were approved by the National Assembly.
— Vientiane Times

Laos, China agree to promote industry, trade ties
Laos and China have agreed to jointly work towards transforming Laos from a landlocked nation to a land link and promote industry and commerce through the One Belt, One Road Initiative.
— Vientiane Times

Xi’s state visit sees Laos’ investment profile, opportunities rise
Economists and analysts view last week’s historic state visit to Laos by China’s President Xi Jinping as a success in raising the nation’s profile in China and abroad, boosting trade, investment and cooperation between the two neighbours at all levels.
— Vientiane Times

Jaguar Land Rover Launches Four Elegant Cars at Motor Expo 2017
Lao Jaguar Land Rover has introduced four elegant models at the Vientiane International Motor Expo 2017 held at Lao ITECC, Vientiane Capital (Nov 10-18).
— Lao News Agency

14 Lao shooters to compete at Thai event
Laos has sent 12 male and two female shooters to attend the Asia Pacific Extreme Open 2017 in Thailand’s Pattaya on Dec. 7-9.
— Gears of biz

Australia backs Laos’ efforts to reduce violence against women
Laos will strengthen cooperation with its development partners in a bid to reduce violence against women and children in families and communities.
— Vientiane Times

Bosch’s Makers of Tomorrow Initiative Coming into Ful Circle from Innovation Idea to Reality
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, in partnership with the National University of Laos’ Faculty of Engineering officially inaugurated Bosch “Maker of Tomorrow” Inspirational Learning Space Building.
— Lao News Agency

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