SK E&C’s attempts to cut costs led to design changes that resulted in collapse of dam in Laos
SK E&C attempted to earn excessive profits with changes to the format and design of a dam in Laos that eventually collapsed last July, an internal document confirmed on Oct. 14.
— Hankyoreh
Commercial banks race to expand foreign investments
The most lucrative destinations are Laos and Cambodia which attracted 32 percent of the banks’ total overseas investment of 105.8 million USD in the first nine months of the year.
— Vietnam Net Bridge
Govt needs over 6 trillion kip for flood recovery
The government estimates it will need at least 6 trillion kip to recover from the damage done by floods around the country this year, with the greatest need being in the transport and agriculture sectors.
— Vientiane Times
Employment, Social Impact Has Samsung, Sustainable Straws Opening Doors for the Disabled in Laos
An innovative sustainable drinking straw project has teamed up with Xonpao Lao Disabled People Working Group and Lao Samsung Electronics.
— The Laotian Times
Vietcombank Opens First Overseas Bank In Laos
The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, Vietcombank, officially inaugurated its Vietcombank in Vientiane on Oct 19.
— Lao News Agency
Ministry to think of ways to help Lao farmers find markets
The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to play the role of a coordinator to develop policies and mechanisms that facilitate Lao businesses.
— Borneo Bulletin
Boat races planned on two sections of river
The organisers of this year’s Vientiane Boat Racing Festival have moved the traditional and modified 55-crew category events from their customary location opposite Vat Chan to a deeper section of the Mekong.
— Vientiane Times
Heavy rains cause big damage to Lao Cai, Ha Giang
Torrential rains on October 22 caused big damage to residents’ properties agriculture and infrastructure works in several communes in the northern mountainous provinces of Lao Cai and Ha Giang.
— Vietnam Plus
Xayaboury uncovers 210 billion kip lost to corruption
Xayaboury provincial authorities have uncovered more than 210.73 billion kip lost to corruption since 2015, with 24 state officials found to be involved.
— Vientiane Times
Foreign leaders congratulate President Nguyen Phu Trong
Leaders of China, Laos, Cuba, Russia and India have cabled congratulatory messages to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong on his October 23 election as the State President of Vietnam for the remainder of the 2016-2021 tenure.
— Nhan Dan
Govt, foundation agree to New Generation Schools pilot project
The government has entered into an agreement with the British-based Franks Family Foundation for cooperation in the New Generation Schools Laos Pilot Project in Vientiane.
— Vientiane Times
Laos’ diplomatic relations continue to grow after 73 years
The nation continues to reach out to other countries and its international relations are growing steadily as the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs marks the 73th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties.
— Vientiane Times
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