Lao morning news for October 5

Lao economic growth remains resilient despite heightened global uncertainty:WB
Laos’ economic growth of expected to reach 6.9 percent in 2019-2020, according to the latest World Bank (WB) economic report on the region.
— Vientiane Times

Inaugural Global Digital City Forum Opens The Digital World Gate With The “Golden Key”
In the past few days, digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain have become high-frequency words of the 20th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.
— KPL

Lao tax: Everyone who travels pays
Foreign travellers including Thai border pass holders are already paying the USD1 travel tax to cross the border between the Thai riverside town of Chiang Khong and Houay Xai in Laos.
— TTR Weekly

Laos, Luxembourg discuss future development cooperation
The governments of Laos and Luxembourg will continue to work closely in future for development in the country, especially in health, education, rural development and governance.
— Vientiane Times

Japan’s Order Of Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star Conferred Upon NA’s Member
Chairman of the Cultural and Social Committee of the National Assembly Sompho
— KPL

Germany Commits EUR 4 Million To Strengthen Mekong Transboundary Water Cooperation
The government of Germany has committed EUR 4 million (approx. US$ 4.6 million) to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to strengthen Mekong cross-border water cooperation.
— KPL

Thailand: Popular SuperRich International Currency Exchange Plans to Add Support for Cryptocurrencies
SuperRich International Exchange will become the first Thailand-based currency exchange to offer cryptocurrency exchange services for foreign currency if its plans are successful.
— blokt

Asean social, cultural council discusses enabling master plan 2025
Ministers and senior officials from Asean countries met in Singapore on October 3 at the 20th Asean Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting and related meetings to discuss the Enabling Master Plan 2025 and towards becoming smart cities.
— Vientiane Times

When a dam bursts: How to mitigate risks
Access to early warning systems and timely information is key to minimising the adverse impacts of floods. Early warning together with information identifying at-risk areas will also improve the efficiency of the response
— The Himalayan

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This week’s Lao morning news feature photo acknowledges World Teachers’ Day, October 5.

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Lao morning news for October 5 added by John Le Fevre on October 5, 2018
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Thailand editor at AEC News Today

John is an Australian national with more than 40 years experience as a journalist, photographer, videographer, and copy editor.

He has spent extensive periods of time working in Africa and throughout Southeast Asia, with stints in the Middle East, the USA, and England.

He has covered major world events including Operation Desert Shield/ Storm, the 1991 pillage in Zaire, the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the 1999 East Timor independence unrest, the 2004 Asian tsunami, and the 2009, 2010, and 2014 Bangkok political protests.

In 1995 he was a Walkley Award finalist, the highest awards in Australian journalism, for his coverage of the 1995 Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) Ebola outbreak.

Prior to AEC News Today he was the deputy editor and Thailand and Greater Mekong Sub-region editor for The Establishment Post, predecessor of Asean Today.

In the mid-80s and early 90s he owned JLF Promotions, the largest above and below the line marketing and PR firm servicing the high-technology industry in Australia. It was sold in 1995.