New flights to boost links between Laos and China
Laos and China on Monday officially set in motion a new air route between the two countries, aimed not only at boosting tourism but also other areas of cooperation.
— Vientiane TimesÂ
Russian official discusses joint exercises with Laos’ chief of general staff
Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov has held negotiations with Lao People’s Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Suvon Luongbunmi. The generals hashed over joint practicing in tank maneuvers, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
— TASS
Labour officials mull rural employment strategy
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and involved government bodies yesterday held a brainstorming session on a draft rural employment strategy which is being drawn up to ensure all ethnic groups have access to work.
— Vientiane Times
Chinese Developer Dongfang Enjoys Significant Business Growth In Laos
Dongfang Electric International Corporation has built eight hydropower development projects in Laos over recent years.
— Lao News Agency
5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge gets green light
A fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge linking Borikhamxay province with Bung Kan province in Thailand is set for construction after authorities from both sides gave the official go ahead.
— Vientiane Times
Asean vows to energise efforts to connect regional power grid
More work is needed for Asean’s power grid to be connected to enhance cross-border electricity trade so it can contribute to energy security and economic prosperity in the region.
— Vientiane TimesÂ
Foot-and-mouth disease kills 700 livestock in Huaphan
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that began in Huaphan province in November last year has infected more than 10,800 animals and killed 700 others, a local official reported yesterday.
— Vientiane TimesÂ
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