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Banking officials upgraded on examination of business analysis	Thu, 5/15/08 9:32
Luang Prabang to earn over 38 billion kip from export	Thu, 5/15/08 9:32
Laos, Vietnam armed forces to further cooperation	Thu, 5/15/08 9:32
Lao leaders express deeply sorrow to earthquake in China	Thu, 5/15/08 9:32
Chief of Laos army general politics department calls on State President	Thu, 5/15/08 9:32

Laos’ senior army officer calls on Vietnamese State President

(KPL) Laos and Vietnam’s armed forces should strengthen political and ideological education and raise vigilance to defeat any saboteurs’ conspiracy, State President Nguyen Minh Triet said and was quoted by the Vietnam News Agency on 13 May.

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Luang Prabang targets 38.2 billion kip from exports

(KPL) Luang Prabang province expects over 38.2 billion kip from exports in the second half of the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The province said early this month that the value of overseas export was targeted at 8 billion kip and that to other provinces at 30.2 billion kip.

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2008 furniture exhibition prepared

(KPL) The 2008 Lao Furniture Exhibition is planned to be held at the National Culture Hall next week, aimed at promoting the consumption of domestic products and export.

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Savanh Vegas Hotel and Casino to open soon

(KPL) The construction of Savanh Vegas Hotel and Casino Project in Savannakhet province is expected to be completed and operate in early September.

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American Business Mission Visits Vientiane

(KPL) Representatives of 24 American companies paid a visit to Vientiane on May 6-8 to explore investment and business opportunities in the country, according to a press release of the US Embassy made on 9 May.

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Sayaboury authorities learn children rights protection law

(KPL) Some 30 local authorities from four target districts of Paklai, Xieng-hone, Phieng and Sayaboury of the northwestern province of Sayaboury, have learned the new law on child rights to child right protection.

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Laos, Vietnam armed forces to develop cooperation

(KPL) – The people’s armies of Laos and Vietnam have agreed to continue their cooperation in training, searching and repatriating remains of Vietnamese soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos during the wars.

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Houai Lieb Irrigation achieved by 73%

(KPL) The construction of the Houai Lieb irrigation at Thadteu village, Nga district, Oudomsay province, is now 70 per cent completed. The construction of this irrigation, funded by IFAD for around 1 billion kip (US$ 117,500),

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Avian Influenza outbreak in Laos reviewed

(KPL) The ad-hoc committee for Avian influenza prevention held a meeting to discuss and review the implementation of the national strategic plan on Avian influenza outbreak prevention and future preventive plan.

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Harvest of dry-season rice production meet hard time

(KPL) The nationwide harvest of the dry-season rice production is looming due to the early arrival of the annual rainfall. Rains have submerged rice-growing areas in many provinces. In the harvest, farmers have to be wade through the water and some even stand in the rains.

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Vietnam supports women’s funds in Luang Namtha

(KPL) The Vietnamese Women’s Union has provided 82 million kip for Luang Namtha and Lae districts for the establishment of women’s village development funds.

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Banking officials upgraded in business analysis examination

(KPL) Banking officials from Khammouane, Borikhamsay, Savannakhet, Vientiane, Vientiane province, and Luang Prabang have attended a training course on examining business analysis.

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