Lao Morning News For March 23

Planning authorities roll out SDG support in four provinces
The Department of Planning under the Ministry of Planning and Investment has continued to provide facilities for four provinces in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aligned to the 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan.
— Vientiane Times

Laos, EU Enhance Cooperation On Human Rights
The Lao PDR and the European Union held their 8th Dialogue on Human Rights and Governance in Brussels, Belgium on Mar 15.
— Lao News Agency

Vietnam provides over 50 billion kip for new school in Xieng Khuang
The government of Vietnam has provided more than 50 billion kip (137.4 billion Vietnamese dong) for the construction of a new secondary school called Phonesavanh School in Phonmixay village, Paek district, Xieng Khuang province.
— Vientiane Times

Xayaboury Invests LAK 8 Billion To Build City Pillar Shrine
Xayaboury province has spent LAK 8 billion to build its city pillar shrine on an area of 1.5 ha in Xayaboury district.
— Lao News Agency

FM congratulates Mekong-Lancang Cooperation on 2nd anniversary
Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith has sent a Congratulatory Message on the 2nd Anniversary of the establishment of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) forum, saying the bloc has been significant for development of the sub-region.
— Vientiane Times

New Tourist Attraction Found In Vientiane Province
A new cave housing many centuries-old Buddha images has been discovered in Muen district, Vientiane Province.
— Lao News Agency

Revolutionary movement commemorated as govt meets in Huaphan
Members of the government cabinet led by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and provincial governors gathered yesterday for a plenary meeting in Viengxay district, Huaphan province, to commemorate the heroic actions of the country’s liberation forces.
— Vientiane Times

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