Lao Morning News For November 30

Korean loan supports hospital upgrade, riverbank protection
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Government Agency for the Economic Development Cooperation Fund) has provided the Lao government with a loan for the development of infrastructure.
— Vientiane Times

Japan supports gender education, school construction in Bokeo
The government of Japan has provided grant assistance to support gender education and build secondary schools in Bokeo province.
— Vientiane Times

Education, Private Sectors Discuss Potential Labour Markets for Graduates
Over 50 representatives of educational institutes and business community met at National University of Laos Dong Dok Campus on Nov 29 to discuss potential labour markets for new graduates.
— Lao News Agency

Three officials under fire over illegal wood shipment in Attapeu
Three state officials are facing criminal charges over their alleged involvement in a shipment of illegally harvested wood that was discovered in Attapeu province, according to a senior provincial official.
— Vientiane Times

Public, Private Discuss Tourism Promotion
Representatives from public and private sectors met in Vientiane Capital on Nov 29 to discuss ways to strengthen tourism industry as Visit Laos Year 2018 activities have been scheduled to attract more visitors.
— Lao News Agency

Ministry disseminates decree on poverty graduation, development standards
Government officials from the capital and the provinces met in Vientiane on Wednesday to learn about the new decree on poverty graduation standards and development standards.
— Vientiane Times

China Southern Airlines Launches Vientiane-Guangzhou Flight
China Southern Airlines officially launched a direct flight from Vientiane Capital, Laos to Guangzhou, China in Vientiane Capital on November 29 as part of linking friendly relations on air between Laos and China, and also spurring investment, trade and cultural exchange.
— Lao News Agency

On river or two wheels, island escape delivers in Champassak
With authentic river island experiences to be had, homestays in Donkho village in Champassak province are proving one of the nation’s ideal tourist attractions to experience during Visit Laos Year 2018.
— Vientiane Times

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