News Monday 26 /7/ 2010 Laos, Japan enhance comprehensive partnership PM receives Vietnamese delegation In-depth cooperation ties between Laos, Myanmar FAO supports strengthening of Lao veterinary legislation Officials upgraded on external cooperation techniques Young volunteers welcome Hanoi’s anniversary in Laos Smuggled pork destroyed Attapeu: diarrhoea kills five Reduce poverty by means of horticulture Maternal mortality in Laos still one of the highest in region Vientiane , Hanoi enhance ties Dengue fever further threatens people News Friday 23 /7/ 2010 Brainstorming on 60-year history of Lao Front Laos, China pledge to strengthen military ties DPRK Foreign Minister to visit Laos Indonesian ambassador provides assistance to Champassak Vientiane : Agro export increased by 9 per cent One killed and three missing in Sayaboury due to flash flood ASEAN holds talks with dialogue partners Foreign Minister attends US – Lower Mekong ministerial meeting Environmental workshop for journalists held Low-cost Phongsavanh Airlines to take to the sky next month Darkchueng needs 59 teachers for coming academic year PRF investment in poverty reduction in Savannakhet News Thursday 22 /7/ 2010 President receives Russian Foreign Minister PM receive outgoing Cuban and Kuwaiti Ambassadors Lao construction company links up with India’s Tata Farmers are concerned about their harvest Vice President receives UNI-Asia and Pacific delegation Lao leaders extend sympathy to China Chao Anouvong statue to be unveiled soon Film Festival to be held in Luang Prabang Lao Assistant Minister attends ASEAN +3 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Teaching know-how needs to further improve, says Mayor Lao boxers ready to fight with Thai fighters News Wednesday 21 /7/ 2010 President urges Women’s Union to further protect rights and interest of women Cuban and Kuwaiti Ambassador bid farewell to Vice President Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Laos A honcho of Ramsar Convention Secretariat declares Lao as a country member of this body SDPM receives new UNICEF resident representative Wearing helmet campaign for students to take into effect soon Malaysia steps up tourism cooperation with Laos Deputy PM attends ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting Deputy PM meets new ambassadress of China Plant quarantine officials upgraded Chinese Government hands over blue-ear disease vaccines to Laos Russian foreign minister visits Laos News Tuesday 20 /7/ 2010 LFNC President receives World Buddhist Summit leader Vice-Premier calls on all organising committee to work with high spirit Lao President congratulates Belgium King Over 100 rural villages in Houaphan to enjoy electricity by 2012 Cuban and Mongolian Ambassadors bid farewell to NA President Sekong’s effort for educational development in rural areas New DPRK and Thai Ambassadors call on Supreme People’s Prosecutor Phongsaly: slash-and-burn cultivation practiced on 465 ha Savannakhet: locally made cement shares 80 per cent of market consumption Savannakhet releases 200,000 fingerlings into Houay-thouad reservoir Lao Women’s Rugby Seven team trains for coming Asian Women’s Seven tournament Vientiane Capital ranks top list of crime News Monday 19 /7/ 2010 Leaders attend Venerable Pramaha Vichit Singharaj’s cremation Message of congratulations Standing Deputy Premier inspects projects for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary World Bank Group Helps Facilitate Value-Added Tax Compliance by Lao Businesses Customs officers detain smuggled cars Souksavath College to provide master degree programme Foreign minister leaves for 43rd AMM in Hanoi Road linking Ngeun and Hongsa signed Louang Namtha to have 90 per cent of school-aged access primary education Savannakhet Governor concerned over dengue fever outbreak News Friday 16 /7/ 2010 New edition of Party history launched Cuban Ambassador bids farewell to Justice Minister Message of congratulations Swedish company to plant industrial trees in Laos Fingerlings released into Nakai reservoir Poor families in Parkngum district recieve assistance Russian Foreign Minister to visit Laos Luang Namtha helps poor families access electricity Vientiane to rearrange cables along streets this week National development in new era shared ideas 600,000 fingerlings released into Nonghane marsh National Circus to open every weekend News Thursday 15 /7/ 2010 NA’s delegation back from Russia Laos and US agree to boost cooperative ties France ’ national holiday marked in Vientiane Commerce Chamber helps boost economic development, Vice-Premier PM praises Oudomsay’s effort in poverty reduction Unitel gives free internet use to over thousand schools Lao civil servants upgrade their English for work and Party 500,000 fingerlings released into Houaysone-Houaysoua reservoir Lao leaders greet French National Day Mongchao declared as slash-and-burn cultivation free village World Vision supports USD 1.81 million for Anti-AIDS and STDs in Laos Tigo randomly select FIFA World Cup 2010 lucky people News Wednesday 14 /7/ 2010 Lao Sports Day marked in Borikhamsay Late President Souphanouvong’s birthday commemorated Blue ears disease further spread out Lao Sports Day marked in Borikhamsay Australia supports financial capacity building in Laos Four young Laotians take part in Japanese JENESYS programme MIC Minister meets new ambassador of China Rice farmers are worried with ongoing drought Ha Tinh builds four schools for Lao provinces Lao Women’s Union executive committee held meeting Bank governor meets new ADB representative That Luang villagers receive compensations News Tuesday 13 /7/ 2010 New Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates presents credentials Prime Minister pays working visit to Phongsaly Vice Premier urges prompt solution to water shortage for rice farming ADB to help Laos improve vocational training, address skill shortages NSK provides fellowship to ASEAN Journalists Sports committee assesses work over last 12 months Asphalted Road 13 B opens to public News Monday 12 /7/ 2010 SEA Games Committee gives awards to organisations and individuals Capping on swine disease outbreak Construction of Parklay bridge to take shape Mongolian Ambassador bids farewell to Lao Foreign Minister Park Lai bridge to link northwestern land Lao , Myanmar leaders exchange felicitations on diplomatic ties anniversary Dengue fever still poses a threat of outbreak MIC minister receives outgoing Cuban Ambassador Concerts to mark Lao-US ties held Foreign Minister receives UNICEF resident representative Medical service for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary discussed Samaiphanh gives 10 million kip for new City Pillar Shrine construction News Friday 09 /7/ 2010 New DPRK Ambassador calls on Mr. Samane Viyaketh Blue ear disease kills hundred pigs in Vientiane Lao Airlines to buy two 70-seater ATR planes High inflation rate, a challenge to economy Outgoing Cuban and Mongolian ambassadors awarded Friendship medals GTZ helps Laos in producing quality coffee Lao high-ranking delegation to visit United States Greetings on 55th anniversary of Lao-Myanmar diplomatic relations New Chinese ambassador calls on Mrs. Pany Yathortou Cambodia , Laos to Strengthen Cooperation Meeting on health hazards of drinking held Vice-President meets Vietnamese guest News Thursday 08 /7/ 2010 PM receives ADB Country Director Preparation for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary celebration in full swing Lao leaders greet Slovenia National Day Phasanin village to have light Lao minister honoured with Vietnam’s Friendship order FAO and MOH engage Non-Profit Associations to improve food security and nutrition Message of congratulations Laos grants 156 ha to Japanese company for medicinal plant cultivation Lao Ambassador presents credentials to US President Lao women’s photo exhibition held Laos announces plans to host cluster bomb conference Front’s achievements highlighted Lao Youth Union receives assistance News Wednesday 07 /7/ 2010 Lao government suspends approving new mining projects Vietnam , Laos newswires sign accord EGAT inks electricity purchase from Sayaboury hydropower dam Message of congratulations Lao Ambassador presents credentials to Indian President People with disabilities in Savannakhet given assistance Oudomsay allocates production groups Mekong embankment ready for coming rainy season New Director General of Agricultural Promotion Bank appointed Paksong names Yik Seua waterfall its new tourist attraction Nagnobai Bank gives clothes and shoes to the poor Nasaithong makes effort in minimising animal diseases News Tuesday 06 /7/ 2010 NA President leaves for Russia SEZ to attract US$460 million more of investment EU further supports victims of Ketsana and drought in Attapeu PACSA Chairman meets Newly Appointed Chinese Ambassador FAO supports second census with funding from SDC and AUSAID Attapeu to have large hospital Bountay villagers to see light Road, bridge linking Luang Prabang to Sayaboury take shape Tigo’s world cup awards five Yamaha Fino to customers Cinnamon Lounge Restaurant serves Burgher food from Sri Lanka Sikhay-Tardthong road built by 60 per cent News Monday 05 /7/ 2010 PM receives Indian and Mongolian ambassadors US Ambassador hosts reception on National Day Message of congratulations New IT service for tourists officially launched Song composing contest held for LFNC’s 60th birthday Local media upgrade skills in economic development NA President activities in Huaphanh Vientiane has 35 private-run colleges FAO mulls over giving help to farmers in drought-persistent areas Lao News Agency’s trade union reviews past three-year works Vietnam , Laos cooperate in child health care Lao PDR is preparing the first Convention on Cluster Munitions News Friaday 02 /7/ 2010 New Chinese Ambassador calls on vice NA president Provincial governors oriented on risk communication of AH1N1 Lao leaders greet Canada National Day Oil prices rise Laos, Vietnam pledge to enhance comprehensive cooperation Indochina war park to be built in southern Laos Vientiane province’s Trade Union review its work Lao stock market is 60 per cent completed Phabath Noi finances electrification New Lao movie “Mork Sivith” set for filming New Indonesian Ambassador calls on Labour Minister PRF helps Nong in protecting aquatic life habitat News Thursday 01 /7/ 2010 Monthly government meeting for June ends Avian flu plan progress evaluated Vice-Premier inspects Luang Prabang airport renovation More than half of buyers in the air FAO IS CONCERNED FOR FARMERS Health Ministry develops policy on management of medical equipment Mayor, Japanese company discuss Vientiane urban planning Darkdor villagers enjoy gravity-fed water Savannakhet burns down seized narcotics FAO further improves and expands its integrated pest management activities Luang Namtha upgrades English skills for civil servants Public health expansion network is on focus News Wednesday 30 /6/ 2010 National Assembly’s 9th ordinary session closes Nam Theun 2 Project Hands Lao Government US$100m of Assets Australia Supports Basic Education in Rural Laos France gives EUR 50,000 to Lao UXO FAO is concerned for farmers Result of lucky numbers of Tigo World Cup Awareness raising on women rights and life skills assessed Health of Nakai villagers shows Marked Improvement Lao Cement to build 3rd factory Sekong Governor urges Thateng to cope with more challenges News Tuesday 29 /6/ 2010 Savannakhet urged to focus more on poverty reduction New draft law on statistics to be endorsed Grassroots producers’ benefits should be in consumer protection law Rising rice price intervened LFNC prepares for 60th anniversary celebration Decree on SEZ and road map to take effect soon Laos, Malaysia enhance cooperation on education NA President receives Vietnamese guest Nagnobai Bank’s loan release for Xiengkhouang and Houaphanh farmers Attapeu to build dam on Se Nam Noi river FAO strengthens regional capacity to control Avian influenza Laos, Thailand enhance cooperation on environmental protection News Monday 28 /6/ 2010 Drug destruction on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Lawmakers define draft law on statistics New private FM radio opened Rising rice price intervened PM receives Thai Natural Resources Minister Vice NA President receives Vietnamese Dong Nai delegation Khammouane, Dong Nai enhance cooperation National Assembly asked to raise allocation for education Water supply plant to be built in Senedin village Singaporean Embassy gives fund for school rehabilitation in Saravane Nam Sae irrigation system capable of feeding 300 ha New Lao film to screen next month News Friday 25 /6/ 2010 Consumers to enjoy higher safety if consumer protection law passes Laotian PM and party visit PyinOoLwin, Mandalay Vientiane Capital delegation back from Japan Laos poised for another year of strong growth NA members debate new draft law on HIV/AIDS prevention Vietnam businesses keen on Lao rattan Cuban Ambassador calls on Justice Minister SRI rice cultivation expected to be applied on 5,000 ha Lao PDR pays attention to drug control Scholarships for students Lao popular singers join ASEAN+3 Concert in Thailand Nepal introduces investment opportunities and tourism to Laos News Thursday 24 /6/ 2010 Health Minister: formalin-injected meat can be solved Prime Minister back from Myanmar Laos sends sympathy to China Japan gives grant for strengthening road sector capacity Weaving School built in Vientiane Many suffer from and one dies of dengue fever Spending millions of US dollars of grant and loans on priority projects Vientiane focuses on blowing out poverty 57 per cent of Lao people use safe water Bank team wins 1st Lao League Championship7 US, Vietnam assist Laos in internet policy EPF supports WREA’s environment management News Wednesday 23 /6/ 2010 Draft Law on HIV/AIDS discussed Vice-Premier visits Bokeo to boost economic development Lao leaders greet Luxembourg National Day 22.1 per cent of preschool children access education Unitel to provide job opportunities to 300 Lao people First time touches Vietnam’s beautiful sea Minister of Information and Culture on working visit in Champassak Eastern Star Bilingual School stays on top of pole RM Laos gives assistance to FAPPL Hai Phong veterans enhance cooperation with Vientiane counterparts Bank officials upgraded on currency policy Lao delegation back from 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable News Tuesday 22 /6/ 2010 Fifth congress of Attapeu province’s LFNC closed Vangvieng Mineral builds steel melting factory Health minister: tackling overstate advertisement of private clinics needs cooperation EU funded projects, being carried out smoothly in Attapeu Seventh Congress of Oudomsay province’s Party cell opened USA finances fund for UXO victims Creates awareness of environment to Lao people via rubbish collection Australia further support the Lao Disabled People’s human rights FAO INTERNS ORGANIZE AWARENESS RAIZING IN VIENTIANE SCHOOLS Over 2,000 elders in Sayaboury receive free health check Charity Siengnoy shop gives aids blind school Chinese herbal medicine has curative power to wean drug addicts from drug News Monday 21 /6/ 2010 PM Bouasone leaves for Myanmar to bring bilateral relations closer Message of congratulations Standing Vice Premier: development threatens World Heritages Education should be improved, NA member says Japanese volunteers pay courtesy visit to PM Preparation for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary celebration assessed Foreign Minister meets New ADB representative Borikhamsay ready to host Lao Sports Day Lao student and officials leave for training in India Vientiane : road accident decreases, crime increases National Internet Centre opens China helps expand Dong Makkhay Water Plant’s production capacity News Friday 18 /6/ 2010 Minmetals and MMG ink agreement to enhance cooperation with Laos PM to visit Myanmar Laos hosts GMS Cross-Border Transport Agreement meeting in Laos Phongsaly needs larger budget for infrastructure development Friendship medal bestowed on UNICEF representative Salary payment through banking system evaluated Nagnobay Bank to lend 15.1 billion kip to Viengsay and Viengthong Touching real nature of Phong Nha-Ke Bang world heritage Northern Agriculture and Forestry College construction kicks off Nagnobay Bank to loan 4 billion kip in Sekong Khammouane seeks effective road maintenance and management fund Laos learns about access to WTO’s membership News Thursday 17 /6/ 2010 President Choummaly Sayasone receives Chinese Vice President NA Ninth Ordinary Session enters fourth day Foreign Minister receives new ambassadors Govt focuses on poverty reduction Prime Minister appreciates R.M.A and FAPL for helping Lao people Beerlao sponsors Olympic Day Celebration Cambodia Shares De-mining Experience with Laos Chinese vice president vows to consolidate friendship with Laos Borikhamsay to increase rice harvest to 127,000 tonnes Lao, Vietnamese media share experience on news reporting APB to release 130 billion kip this rainy season Vientiane considers underground power line running News Wednesday16 /6/ 2010 Chinese Vice President visits Laos PM receives Chinese and IMF guests Switzerland gives 2.4 billion kip to Laos to prepare for WTO application State Auditing: excessive lapses in expenditure cause huge losses to Laos Foreign Minister meets US foreign ministry delegation New Indonesian Ambassador calls on Standing Deputy PM Five hundred Vientiane residents donate blood on World Blood Donor Day New governor of Borlikhamsay province appointed The art restoration project in Laungprabang receives generous funding LAOS : Critter cuisine could feed a nation News Tuesday 15 /6/ 2010 Govt believes GDP will exceed by 0.3 percentage point Vice Prime Minister receives DPRK ambassador Laos-Sweden human rights officials meet in Vientiane Japan businesspeople back up Mai Tiew plantation in Vientiane NA Vice-President receives Vietnamese state inspection delegation Friendship insignia presented to Vietnamese postal institute Vice-Premier receives UNICEF representative New Indonesian Ambassador calls on Standing Deputy PM PM’s decree on securities market to attract more investors Pakseng develops tourism service Laos , Vietnam co-operation on state inspection expanded China vows to advance comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with Laos: ambassador News Monday 14 /6/ 2010 9th Ordinary Session of National Assembly opened PM receives foreign guests Lao President congratulates Philippines President Laos ranked 34th Most Peaceful Country in the world Vice-Premier urges Khammouane to make its development plan in line with the National one Somvang Neua and Tay villagers complain about power cuts Mass media and officials learn about children’s rights Laos-India Business Forum held in Vientiane FAPPL gives 10 million kip to Lao Front Laotian composers write songs about Uncle Ho Lao-Thai Friendship Associations meet in Savannakhet Republic of Korean donates US$ 80,100 to two villages in Vientiane province News Friday 11 /6/ 2010 Chinese, Lao leaders vow to bolster ties President Choummaly Sayasone congratulates UK National Day Chinese Vice-President to visit Laos NA ninth ordinary session to be held on June 14-30 Lao Cement Industry to switch to cleaner process Chinese Vice President’s Visit to Laos to tighten in-depth relations “I love Uncle Ho Chi Minh” awarded top prize Message of congratulations More markers planted along Laos-Vietnam border Vietnam provides grass seeds to Xiengkhouang Lao guides improve quality service for Japanese tourists Ricefields in Saravane expected to rise to 583 ha News Thursday 10 /6/ 2010 PM back from World Economic Forum on East Asia Lao ideology chief leaves for China Lao delegation attends international conference in Chile Feasibility study on rice production for Kuwait market Lao Cable T.V presents vehicle to MIC Indian high-ranking delegates on visit to Laos for economic cooperation Front’s 60th founding anniversary recalled in Khammouane Eight northern provinces learn world food market’s requirements New Wave Hair Inspiration 2010 to raise money for charity EU and Health Without Borders give US$ 1.3 million for food production Civil servants upgraded on administration capacity Lao-Vietnamese trade to hit $1 billion News Wednesday 9 /6/ 2010 NA standing committee-government meeting Govt to release stockpiled rice to ease soaring price New Chinese Ambassador calls on MIC deputy minister Laos, Vietnam further co-operation on state inspection Vientiane football team receives sport gears from Tigo Thirteen thousand households in Borikhamsay get out of poverty Hin Heub needs effective industrial tree plantation More markers planted on Laos-Vietnam border Toyota presents 60,000 notebooks to Lao students Savannakhet plants trees on more than 9,000 ha Quang Nam, Sekong provinces strengthen ties LNFC marks International Children’s Day and National Arbour Day News Tuesday 8 /6/ 2010 Party Secretary General receives Vietnamese Party delegation NA President receives six new ambassadors to Laos Laos and Vietnam party co-operation expanded Message of congratulations Vietnam , Laos promote trade relations NA President inaugurates new road in Sangthong Laos, Cambodia share de-mining experience Luang Namtha sees recurrence of opium plantation RIS rice plantation experiment in Pek is successful Restaurant owners beautify restaurants for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary celebration T2 road and drainage to get further improvement Laos works hard to get tigers to breed News Monday 7 /6/ 2010 Seminar looks to boost Vietnam-Laos solidarity New RoK Ambassador calls on Vice NA President WB and EU give over USD 14.7 million to Laos Message of congratulations Laos opens embassy in Austria Laos hopes for trade surplus in next five years Laos donates money to quake victims in Haiti Lao-Indochina Group to produce organic fertiliser from cassava waste More Vientiane residents access to water supply 10 central and southern provinces learn rural development NA Standing Committee meeting PRF finalises projects in 21 poorest districts News Friday 4 /6/ 2010 President receives visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Laos, Vietnam review history book compilation project Message of congratulations 95 per cent of mothers breastfeed their babies BIDV gives 50 computer sets to Sayaboury Monetary rewards for people who nurture the cratoxylum trees Laos celebrates International Day of Biodiversity 110,000 foreign workers work in Laos Expansion of Luang Prabang International Airport for big kites Seminar on Japanese government scholarships to be held in NUOL Viengphoukha enjoys literacy of 6,700 more people Oudomsay assesses community initiative promotion Road 14 C constructed News Thursday 3 /6/ 2010 Malaysian PM on visit Vietnam , Laos boost ties in Party information work Congratulations to Italy PM to attend World Economic Forum on East Asia Laos needs 32% of GDP for development in 2011-2015 term New Thai Ambassador calls on PM 32% of GDP vital for 2011-2015 development projects “Nagnobai” to release 12 billion kip loans Paintings of human trafficking victims on display Condolences over Air India crash Ground-breaking Ceremony for Km 3 Primary School Attapeu Vietnam , Laos tighten army cooperation News Wednesay 2 /6/ 2010 Two hundred children join Children’s Day South Korea lends US$ 46.85 million to Laos National Assembly to open 9th Ordinary Session this month USAID funds eye screening of children in Khammouane Lao-Luxembourg co-operation expanded Party and State prioritise mother and child affairs, says Vice-Premier Lao and Vietnamese speaking contest held National Chamber of Commerce promotes regional business integration Vietnamese Party leader welcomes Lao military officials Phonsavang-Dongdok and Phontong-Phonphanao roads improvement approaches the end Borikhamsay works hard in poverty reduction Australia gives USD 9,300 to improve library for drug addicts Laos condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla News Tuesday 1 /6/ 2010 Lao leaders plant trees on National Arbour Day NA delegation back from Japan Malaysian PM to visit Laos Lao Premier Meets New Russian and DPRK Ambassadors Lao leaders greet Georgia National Day Consultation meeting of 7th NSEDP held in Vientiane China expands rubber tree plantation area to Luang Namtha Attapeu: dry season rice plantation practiced on over 1,000 ha Patenque world championship to be hosted in Vientiane end-this year Son La province completes 13 border markers Naphork irrigation system waters over 600 ha of farmland Luang Prabang focuses on construction of sport facilities News Monday 31 /5/ 2010 Vice President asks Borikhamsay Party Executive to implement political report STDP urges all sectors to promote no-smoke Malaysian PM to visit Laos Vat Sisaket need more money to restore it to its past splendour Better flood warning system benefits 60 million Mekong basin people Vice PM receives Cambodian guest Rattan companies learn about sustainable farming in Laos Vietnam-Lao language contest held in Vientiane Vientiane : 110 families use biogas Khammouane allocates 188 billion kip for Thakhek-Bolikhamsay road improvement Businessmen concern over appreciated kip currency New Lao Ambassador calls on Cambodian Premier and NA President News Friday 28 /5/ 2010 Monthly government meeting for May ended Standing Deputy Prime Minister receives Thai Ambassador Malaysian PM to visit Laos ADB grants for improving road transport network in northern Laos 450 frangipani trees to be planted on new Chao Anouvong Public Park Saysettha Hospital gives vaccines against AH1N1 to 4000 people BOL gives 200 million kip for road improvement LEPF supports training capacity of NUOL’s Social Sciences Faculty Australia Supports School Meals Programme in Lao PDR Hinheub complains almost 50 tree plantation projects are yet to begin “Matthagnom Six” students need one more year at school Vientiane Administration considers untidy cable running Od, Phongsavanh Bank, arrest a rumour News Thursday 27 /5/ 2010 Standing Deputy Prime Minister receives Indian Ambassador Vientiane plans to plant tree on 500 ha this year Premier calls on people with medical conditions to take H1N1 vaccine Agro-Forestry Minister urges for forest protection Vietnam , Laos strengthen Party inspection work New DPRK Ambassador calls on Justice Minister National Assembly’s members learn ICT use Over 3,700 graduate from NOSPA Canada strengthens Lao lawyers’ capacity Vietnam , Laos carry out landmark planting Seminar on new geodatabase for animal health management in Laos Phonsay to be promoted for market-oriented production News Wednesday 26 /5/ 2010 Leaders’ escape from Phonkheng prison commemorated Laos, Cambodia further co-operation on Party Control Affairs Lao President congratulates Norwegian King Message of congratulations Agro and forest development plan met successful Students join upcoming celebration of World Environmental Day Legal tools on water resources discussed Party Secretary on working visit to DPR Korea Bridge construction in Oudomsay kicks off PRF invests 2.8 billion kip in Soukhouma and Bachieng Chaleunsouk News Tuesday 25 /5/ 2010 10th Party CC plenary prepares for 9th Party congress Vice-Premier Meets Russian Ambassador to Laos Vice Deputy Prime Minister attends 18th ASEAN-EU Foreign Affairs Ministries Summit Hundreds of producers take part in the 1st Processed Agro-Product Exhibition Vice-Premier receives Chinese delegation Lao Airlines adds more flights on Savannakhet-Siem Reap route Mekong embankment completes by over 60 per cent Plan to plant commercial trees on 300,000 hectares by 1 June Laos, China prioritise 21 projects of transport and public works Savannakhet to grow rice on 165,000 ha this rainy season Phongsavanh buys three airplanes Laos honours Vietnamese sportsmen for help News Monday 24 /5/ 2010 NA President leaves for Japan New Russia Ambassador calls on NA Vice-President Good health students, key to fulfil education strategy Vat Sisaket library hall completely restored Vice-President of National Assembly receives International Telecom Union Secretary Regional economic integration disseminated LFNC President receives Vietnamese Party delegation 100 more graduates from Sengsavanh College Vientiane Capital’s bid to extend water supply coverage District Development Fund assessed More remains of martyrs brought home from Laos Vietnam , Laos enhance economic, cultural cooperation News Friday 21 /5/ 2010 PM supports East Asia Community Building Naga figures on Lao-Tai textile researched into Southern Finance College to be upgraded to university Message of congratulations Finland gives EUR 9.5 million for environmental management in Laos Laos considers using seaports of Vietnam Indian Ambassador calls on Health Minister Draft budgetary plan for next five years discussed Mekong River Commission discusses environmental impact of mainstream dams One more Vietnam-Laos border marker inaugurated Savannakhet vaccination against A(H1N1) virus Industrial tree plantation in Luang Prabang goes well News Thursday 20 /5/ 2010 Vientiane marks Ho Chi Minh birthday Laos-Japan Human Resource Cooperation Centre upgrades as new institute French businessmen seek investment opportunities in Laos Rice price in central and southern provinces rises Ho Chi Minh’s Commemorative Monument to be built in Khammouane Chinese, DPRK Ambassadors call on LPRPCC Organisation Board Chairman 59th ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology Meeting Kicks Off In Vientiane Lao Post increase postal fee Stocks buying company to operate in five months New Vietnam-Laos border marker inaugurated Cellphone users to dial eight digits as of June 1 News Wednesday 19 /5/ 2010 Party Secretary receives Vietnamese Communist Party high-ranking delegation Lecture to mark Ho Chi Minh’s birthday held That Luang shopping mall construction kicks off Goodwill gifts from Singaporeans to Laos NA Vice-President receives new DPRK Ambassador Vietnamese businessmen show interests in sustainable management of wild rattan Nagnobai Bank to release 48.9 billion kip Tax officers learn avoidance of double taxation treaty One Village One Product is growing in Borikhanh Canada donates database software to Ministry of Finance Enrolment rate in Ta-oi is low Oudomsay awards Friendship medals to six provinces of Vietnam News Tuesday 18 /5/ 2010 Laos attends Bahrain Global Forum Meeting to mark Uncle Ho’s birthday held in Vientiane NOSPA receives contributions for its Party cell meeting Lao students win bronze medal at US engineering competition Lao company brings joy to cassava farmers Eight northern provinces upgrade on making master plan on land use Labour skills trainers upgraded Rice production in Sekong lacks behind target Sayaboury: Veunkham development village group to access electricity soon Laos expresses concern over political conflict in Thailand Lao-French Integrated Rural Development Project reviewed Zhongya Yuxi Yunnan finds at least 2 million tonnes of coal in Ta-oi News Monday 17/5/ 2010 NA President to visit for Japan to strengthen two legislature bodies’ ties Indian ambassador calls on Lao Minister of Public Security Laos-Vietnam photo exhibition commemorates Ho Chi Minh’s 120th birthday Message of congratulations 4th Lao-Thai Mekong Bridge construction given green lights Handicraft production model villages announced in Borikhanh and Paksane Government’s seven priority projects to be studied Phongsaly residents receive A/H1N1 vaccine Night market in Savannakhet underway Laos demands US$6.3 billion to reach MDGs PM to visit Japan Govt bodies receive assistance for their e-governance News Friday 14/5/ 2010 Laos, China pledge to boost cooperation ties Govt briefs its presence at UPR meeting Lao Airlines cancels Vientiane-Savannakhet- Siem Reap flights Australian Mining Mission visits Laos Namtha Bridge is complete Local investor to study hydropower dam construction in Sayaboury Party Cell Enlarged meeting of Agro Ministry summarised Education Minister receives Australian Ambassador More martyrs’ remains repatriated from Laos Nghe An finances Phonsavanh Upper Secondary School’s infrastructure project Khongsedone evaluates mother and child health affairs New Xiengkhouang Governor gives education materials to local students Xiengkhouang discusses data collection on UXO accidents News Thursday13/5/ 2010 Khoune, Phasay authorities urged to actively work towards poverty reduction Japan grants for improving financial reform and human resource development AFD donates EUR 1.2 million to strengthen coffee growers’ commercial capacity UN HABITAT presents sport gears to 15 schools in Vientiane Quang Tri, Savannakhet work on 31 border markers this year EFA FTI gives Laos US$30 million for education improvement Lao garment export on decline Lao government delegation visits MMG Century Mine in Australia Wuyi: National Civilised village Unitel gives 23 million kip to Party Central Committee Office Nagnobai Bank releases more loans to rid poverty in Houaphanh News WednesdAY12/5/ 2010 More market-oriented production is key factor to lift off from poverty, advises President Photo exhibition on Lao-Viet ties in Ho Chi Minh Era to be held Long Thanh Golf gives 413 million kip to Lao Front Okinawa funds Nong-hay primary school Huong Anh Gia Lai donates USD 30 million to Attapeu Greetings on Poland’s National Day Over three million Lao labourers employed New Thai Ambassador calls on deputy MIC minister Chinese speaking competition held LBA and NUOL urge law students to be lawyers “Give Children a Choice” gives 3 million Vitamin Angels to Xiengkouang Oudomsay Province Hall built Mission of free operation for harelip in Vientiane News Tuesday 11/5/ 2010 Russian and Thai Ambassadors call on Foreign Minister Standing Deputy Premier inspects Kaluem administration office construction NA discusses 7th Socio-economic Plan 200 illegal logs seized in Bokeo India Armed Forces and Civil Services visit Laos More cement factory built in Oudomsay Workshop on mass culture held in Attapeu Vietnamese soldiers and experts remains returned to Thua Thien Hue Furniture producers seek access to Chinese market Saemaul Undong gives USD 13,000 to Boungphao Miss Lao Contest to stage on Rice production goes well in past five years News Monday 10/5/ 2010 Lao Government praises SEA Games supporters Vientiane Rally to mark the victory over fascism NA Vice-President urges prompt rehabilitation of infrastructure in Parklai Laos sends Vietnamese remains back home Strengthening social safety network discussed Dental equipment company opens in Vientiane Cambodian PM Receives Lao Minister of Information and Culture Nearly 70 percent of population faces malaria Sustainable agricultural development in Paek further carried out Khammouane students upgrade on drug awareness Painting competition on Climate Change held Houaphanh-Xiengkhouang women promote weaving A walk for health against mosquito diseases held Students tackle climate change through fine arts News Frday 07/5/ 2010 Lao Pavilion Expo 2010 opened Women Advancement Promotion to be included in the 7th socio-economic development plan Defence minister receives Japanese government official ADB supports water supply expansion in northern Laos Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Meets Joint Press Delegation from Southeast and South Asian Countries Cambodia ready for more Lao Students Vientiane ’s GDP tops 2.2 trillion kip New Finance Ministry’s office opened Five villages in Long district receive 2,300 fruit tree saplings Vientiane completes 80 % of basic infrastructure development WIG opens new Phon-Ngam school for students Education Minister promotes education in Xiengkhouang US donates US$ 650,000 for drug control in Laos News Thursday 06/5/ 2010 Prime Minister receives new Pakistani ambassador EU works closely in reducing poverty in Laos Furniture exhibition on stage at Lao-ITECC “Pimai” draws 25% more of foreign tourists Singaporean company to export 30% of Lao coffee beans Eco-agriculture promoted in Sayaboury Bokeo to free 20 villages from poverty US donates US$20,000 for gibbon conservation Lao ambassador to China and USA appointed Police seize 13 trucks transporting illegal logs Joh Hai: 28 families stop slash-and-burn-cultivation practice ASEAN cooperation on preventing transboundary diseases News Wednesday 05/5/ 2010 President receives new foreign ambassadors Preparation for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary celebration evaluated EU opens new information centre at NUOL News Correction Govt invests 8.5 billion kip in Borikhanh development Bat dung extraction in Pha Daeng cave Storm devastates 47 houses in Parklai district Fire victims in Sangthong district receive aid Germany , WIG hand over Naphork school to people and pupils World Vision gives medical equipment to dispensaries in Park Kading Souvanny Trading Company returns benefits to customers Nursing and Midwifery Training Centre to inaugurate on Friday News Tuesday 04/5/ 2010 President receives foreign ambassadors Lao Minister of Information and Culture leaves for Cambodia Laos marks 124th anniversary of International Labour Day Seven sport events set to mark 450th Anniversary of Vientiane WCS helps protect crocodiles in Savannakhet Sangthong invests over 200 million kip in improving bridges Vientiane residents to have free harelip operations Lao-Vietnamese-Thai cultural village built in Laos Vientiane province pays salary through ATM Cambodia , Laos delegates arrive Friendship meeting enhances VN, Cambodia and Laos ties Sangthong: 99.7 per cent of school-aged children access education News Friday 30/4/ 2010 LFNC President joins Buddha image consecration in Houaphanh EU already gives money for developers in Laos through writing proposals New Lao ambassador presents credentials to Brunei Sultan Germany donates 300,000 euro to relieve Ketsana victims LFNC to celebrate 60th birthday anniversary National Border Committee receives sport gears New round of pandemic poultry flu and A/H1N1 under surveillance Vietnam , Cambodia, Laos meeting opens Health Science University ’s training centre opens Dengue fever patients’ number over doubles Pakse Upper Secondary School may be replaced with a five-star hotel News Thursday 29/4/ 2010 Law on environment protection not on forthcoming NA session’s agenda Australia strengthens support for reducing risks of cluster munitions in Laos FAO-rice to 11,380 households in Ketsana-affected province Fake money trafficking rings smashed in Borikhamsay Luang Namtha accelerates safe water and community sanitation Nam Nga Hybrid Power System benefits over 700 families Laos celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work Vientiane industrial complex to stimulate economic growth “Mor Seng” gives 65 million kip for Vientiane Capital’s celebrations Harvest of dry-season rice crop in full swing Free operation for cataract patients News Wednesday 28/4/ 2010 South Korean investor to launch railway study First fish spa opens to Lao customers May Day holiday compensated Biogas Use Promotion Project accesses Viengkham National Committee for the Elderly holds meeting Nagnobai to release 100 billion kip of loans in quarter 2 Sustainable use of natural resources in the Mekong region needs urgent address Ancient Vientiane’s town wall area determined for conservation Ketsana-hit schools in Champassak receive aid Feasibility study on Nam Hoi hydropower plant Women’s International Group hands over new Somsamay secondary school Sangthong concentrates on forest protection Week-long activities promoted for 450th anniversary News Tuesday 27/4/ 2010 Leaders receive Japanese parliamentarian Largest printing house opens Measures to spur on economic development for 7.5 % growth LAO PDR GROWTH RATE TO ACCELERATE, INFLATION PRESSURES INCREASE – ADB Laos-Thailand friendship bridge to boost trade & tourism LFNC Vice President urges unity in Saysomboune district Counterfeit goods worth 138 million kip burned National TV reviews works Amone becomes lawsuit-free village Road construction linking Vientiane Capital to Sayaboury nears completion Laos, Vietnam share experiences on Party-building News Monday 26/4/ 2010 Laos urges Asian parliaments to boost cooperation Standing Deputy Premier receives Yunnan Vice Governor Laos, China join investment in steel factory construction Investment circumstances this year likely to go down Vientiane tops “Matthayom 4” Best Student Exam International boxers to fight on Vientiane’s stage Ford Motor awards USD 20,000 to six talented environmental protection projects Vientiane GDP increases by 12% in last five years Laos expects two million tourist arrivals this year Vietnam law makers learn a lesson on drafting law on tobacco from Laos Nagnobai Bank releases billions kip loan to local farmers State investment projects top over 100 projects in Vientiane News Friday 23/4/ 2010 Vice NA Chairman receives Australian guest Dao Heuang Group improves duty-free business More airports to be built and improved in northern Laos Manual on forest land use introduced Australian parliamentarian calls on foreign minister Laos awards Labour Medal to AFD Lao and Chinese businessmen discuss investment in Bokeo Sayboury achieves dry-season rice farming by 97 per cent Big 3 Concert marks TIGO’s 3rd birthday anniversary Business people invest in 99 projects in Oudomsay 55th anniversary of LPRYU marked in Vientiane province Rural development, poverty reduction in Oudomsay Luang Namtha devastated by hail storm Foreign affairs department established in Khammouane News Thursday 22/4/ 2010 Soft opening of Prime Minister’s Office France grants 800,000 EU to build capacity for scientific analysis Vice-President welcomes Bac Kan official FAO project aims at improving swine health in Laos Savannakhet welcomes 16,000 visitors at Pimai Handbooks on infectious diseases for school kids Indochina Bank gives scholarship to six Lao students Oudomsay rakes in over 16 billion kip in first half Long has 30 more village heads literate Nagnobai Bank further releases loans into Oudomsay market-oriented agriculture Senior judges upgrade on court management Vietnam , Laos enhance local cooperation News Wednesady 21/4/ 2010 NA President meets RoK business delegation Government, provincial administrations review important issues for 2010 Media countrywide learn about A/H1N1 vaccination campaign Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum on Population to be held soon Houai Namyen has new school funded by Boo Young Security maintenance campaign for important national days Luang Prabang: 142 overseas investment projects over the past eight years “Nagnobai” Bank releases 60 billion kip in Luang Prabang That Luang market fire victims get relief Laos ’s condolence for Polish president News Tuesday 20/4/ 2010 New Chinese Ambassador calls on NA President RoK Ambassador calls on PM Bouasone Bouphavanh Road death toll rises Living conditions of Vientiane Capital residents improve MMG LXML unveils its exploration plan and budget nearly triples for 2010 Thaphabath has 12 more cultural villages MIC hold seminar on state inspection Central Bank donates 345 million kip to Ketsana flood victims Vientiane ’s 450-Year souvenirs are for sale Xiengkhouang and Nghe An further cooperation Laos to host international boxing Laos to host Asian International Tennis event Oudomsay governor urges Mor district to achieved poverty reduction Savannakhet sets ambitious plan for industry production News Monday 19/4/ 2010 Foreign Minister receives Japanese guest Daoheuang to turn out instant coffee Vietnamese Party Chief sends message of thanks to Lao President Lao education sector is low quality and demands more investment Vietnamese investment in Laos tops USD 2.1 billion Luang Prabang gives green lights to Nam Bark Dam feasibility study Lao-Indochina Group’s cassava plantation project reviewed Influx of overseas tourists drives GDP upward Navang Thong to produce 50 tonnes of rice species this year Untouched waterfall in Xieng Khouang unveiled News Friday 16/4/ 2010 Vietnamese Party leader wraps up Laos visit Lao and Vietnamese Party Chiefs celebrate Lao New Year in Luang Prabang PM visits Houaphanh to boost rural development Coffee plantation attractive to foreign business people Laos, Vietnam join hands in developing Vung Ang port Houaphanh marks Lao Youth Day Sayaboury: Phieng declares five more villages as cultural communities Khammouane celebrates Lao Youth day Savannakhet promotes tourism during Lao New Year The Nenglao, a model farmer of market-oriented agriculture News Thursday 15/4/ 2010 Former LPRPCC President receives Vietnamese Party chief Pimai celebration in Vientiane kicks off Foreign Minister receives RoK guest BeerLao backs “Pimai” activities in the Capital Medals presented to Public Health Ministry’s staffs Lao Airlines increases Vientiane-Luang Prabang flights at Lao New Year News Wednesday 14/4/ 2010 Lao leaders call on Vietnamese Party Chief Northern and Southern Bus Stations crowded with passengers Laos, Vietnam hold talks in Vientiane President’s PIMAI message Pakse organises night market for Lao New Year Son La province delegation visits Phongsaly China is main market of Laos Clean water supply to reach Nongboua, Nongveng by this year end RoK finances US$1.5-million for road paving in Lingsan Lao Youth marks 55th birthday BIDV gives 640 computers to Laos News Tuesday 13/4/ 2010 Communist Party leader of Vietnam arrives in Vientiane Prime Minister receives Vietnamese delegation Laos awards Thai Ambassador Friendship Medal President’s PIMAI message More billons of kip injected in poorest districts Condolences to Poland Safety measures for Laos-Thailand buses during Lao New Year New Ong Tue Buddha image for Houaphanh completed Construction of new Lao-Cambodian border checkpoint Health workers in Sayaboury trained Baci for diplomatic corps at PIMAI Sida village in Laos slowly attracting more tourists News Monday 12/4/ 2010 PM arrives home from Asean summit Rural children in six Lao provinces to have school meals ROK high-ranking delegation to visit Laos Better thing for rural people is a Government’s key Twenty leading hotels in Laos awarded Finance Ministry satisfied with economic growth in the first half Road linking China and Thailand brings Laos growth & challenges Dry season rice production shrinks in Capital Samphanna village harvests second rice crop Champasak-Ubon Ratchathani further co-operation on border security News Friday 9/4/ 2010 Ministry brainstorms to design an attractive package for investors Foreign military attaches visit Champassak Sepon mine hands over profit tax to government Huge parcel of kip to end Mekong bank erosion goes on DPRK Embassy marksKim Il Sung’s birth Golden Triangle fast becoming a tourist destination Laos to spend US 3 billion on food stuff production Lao Youth Union recalls its founding day Officials learn diplomatic role in boosting economic growth Lao Digital TV helps Sisattanark better access to information News Thursday 8/4/ 2010 NA Vice-President receives Vietnamese and Cambodian guests Local media pinned on labour medals Northern Laos promotes eco-tourism, adventure travels Goods price control in coming Pimai Lao celebration Lao Delegation to the 122nd IPU Assembly More than 1,000 donate blood to save friends’ life Japan donates rice to Lao government Nam Se irrigation achieved by 82 per cent Central Bank Governor meets Vice WB President RM Asia Laos gives computers to Pasason newspaper Vietnam , Laos cooperate in clean water supply SEOM on the sidelines of the 16th ASEAN Summit Anti-HIV/AIDS advertisement discussed News Wednesday 7/4/ 2010 Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia discuss on auditing FAO strengthens the emergency preparedness for avian influenza outbreaks Lao Premier leaves for ASEAN Summit World Bank projects 7.7 growth for Laos in 2010 Vice Luang Namtha Governor visits Sing and Long districts Nutritional community launched for central and southern Laos Mekong embankment discussed South-bound buses added for Lao New Year Regulations imposed on slaughterhouses Khammouane prepares for resettlement in Theun-Hinboune hydropower plant area News Tuesday 6/4/ 2010 Lao Info version 6 for mother and child statistics launched Information Minister leaves for 16th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi Lao and China businessmen enhance cooperation Vietnamese Communist Party Secretary General to visit Laos Lao Women’s Union President visits Cambodia Hundreds households in Bolikhamsay rural area access to safe water Laos-Vietnam supreme courts cooperate on judicial matters People affected from Nam Ngum II settle down in new village Vietnam helps Laos train culture and arts managers Luang Namtha discusses irrigation strategy for upland agriculture Thai investor goes on in electricity investment in Laos Leading Lao and Thai banks further cooperation News Monday 5/4/ 2010 PM asks police officer to address social negative impact Ho Chi Minh song contest launched in Laos Large pile of logs belongs to whom World Bank donates USD$27.8 million to develop Public Works and Transport Korea loans to Laos for fire fighting and medical facilities Hongsa to sell 1,473 megawatts to EGAT Prime Minister receives new Chinese Ambassador and World Bank Deputy Chairman Water supply and electricity payment possible via ATM Monk Phetsarath’s residing house is restored Visit Asia Travel expects 100,000 foreign tourist arrivals this year Vientiane Capital to promote road safety on Lao New Year News Friday 2/4/ 2010 Cabinet meeting approves many decrees and legal drafts Germany helps to professionalise Lao women’s Youth Football Lao-Chinese business cooperation on building a steel factory SEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement creates newopportunities for business in Laos Unitel’s internet service for public opened China Union Pay accesses Laos Seset Bridge construction achieved by 80 per cent Tigo selects lucky people at random for Thai singers HIV/AIDS: low infection but big challenge to socio-economic development Vietnam , Laos tighten cooperation in combating human trafficking Sustainable use of land is necessary, Land Management Authority President Loan from Thailand to Laos for road renovation News Thursday 1/4/ 2010 EU backs food security in Laos Vice Foreign Minister Meets New UNHCR Representative for Southeast Asia Elephant Care Manual for Mahouts and Camp Managers RoK gives 3.3 bln kip to secure food for the poor U.S. provides humanitarian medical service in Xiengkhouang PanAust Receives Asia Mining Congress Sustainability Award Restaurant of Samneua-style dishes to open next week Switzerland gives medical equipment to Mother-and-Child Hospital Seminar on status of mothers and children Young taekwondo fighters compete at President’s Cup CCI improves strategic plan for better business service Lao-Vietnamese human trafficking prevention MOU discussed 1,300 households in Vientiane province to enjoy electric lights soon News Wednesday 31/3/ 2010 Vietnamese Party leader vows to lift ties with Laos for mutual benefit India helps irrigation development in Laos Phu Bia Mining to develop new gold mine First batch of MBA degree Vietnam ranking state officials welcome Lao delegation Painting exhibitor to raise fund for deaf till April 30 Sepon marks gold and copper production records Five prototype wheel chairs on trial use Malaysian Military high ranking delegation on visit MMG Builds Human Resources in Laos with four new scholarships Asia foundation further supports Lao Foreign Affairs Institute Vientiane ’s priority projects assessed News Tuesday 30/3/ 2010 Vietnam , Laos agree to tighten cooperative ties Foreign Minister receives US delegation Japan grants USD 97,837 for building water supply system and school in Bokeo and Sekong US foreign policy for Asia-Pacific disseminated Diplomatic corps, UNHCR visit Lao Hmong repatriates Tiger Charity Open to celebrate LFNC Day Water supply to meet 2015 consumption demand Petanque Federation has new president Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has a special policy for women Champassak announces plan of Lao New Year celebration Luang Prabang: almost 70 per cent of population access electricity News Monday 29/3/ 2010 High-ranking Lao officials on working visit in Vietnam PM meets Vietnam Airlines leader Prince Akishino visits Luang Namtha ASEAN member countries discuss on improving medicines quality Earth Hour in Vientiane saves 110,000kw of electricity 214 villages in Savannakhet found under poverty line Lao Telecom invests in building internet cafe for students “Electricity du Laos” backs the Earth Hour Thongmisay focal area speeds up development projects Nam Theun 2 Makes Great Contribution to Laos Fixed farming allocation accelerated for Nongsane villagers Poverty Reduction Fund upgraded to national programme News Friday 26/3/ 2010 Laos, China boost all-around cooperation Premier meets Vietnamese, Cambodian writers Laos is short of skilled labour while world still suffers from economic tsunami Vice President to visit Vietnam Vice NA President in Savannakhet to boost agro production 4th Mekong bridge construction suspended till April’s end News Thursday 25/3/ 2010 President Choummaly Sayasone receives Japan’s Prince Akishino Vice-President receives Shaanxi delegation Khammouane sets ambitious plan for agro production LTC gives out Earth Hour T-shirts Foreign Minister receives Vietnam Party delegation Mekong Literature Awards presented to Indochinese writers Hmong repatriates enjoy equality, said Lao Brigadier General New RoK Ambassador calls on foreign minister Beijing declaration on women development reviewed ITEC Day celebrated in Vientiane News Wednesday 24/3/ 2010 Thai ambassador bids farewell to Prime Minister Singapore Company gives safety helmets to traffic police Turning off light for Earth Hour on Saturday Elephant Protection Extended at Nam Theun 2 Lao style opening ceremony for Lao Central Payment Network Confucian Institute opens in Laos Lao-Indochina Group builds road for Natham village Tigo donates blood to save life Labour and social welfare ministry celebrates Party Anniversary The Pizza Company enters Laos’s market Vietnam , Laos exchange Front’s experiences Pangolin smugglers arrested Taekwondo competition is to find talent athletes News Tuesday 23/3/ 2010 Grand rally held to mark Lao Party anniversary Laos, Singapore boost financial cooperation Message of congratulations Japan grants for infrastructure development in Savannakhet and Houaphanh Premier calls for protection of water resources Vietnamese, Lao armies vow for cooperation Greetings to Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Indian Ambassador bids farewell to Lao Premier Premier meets Chinese Import-export Bank President Motorcycles given for forestry work in Borikhamsay’s four districts Former President Khamtay Siphandone opens historical museum in Savannakhet PRF helps develop Lao village cluster Lao government congratulates Japanese volunteer ANZ Lane Xang Branch announces lucky winners News Monday 22/3/ 2010 Chinese Vice Premier on working visit to Laos Party photo exhibition marks its 55th anniversary Japanese Prince to visit Laos Sale of paintings to fund publication of sign language dictionary Japanese scholarships awarded to Lao students Students learn about climate change Beer Lao enhances friendship with media Seminar held to mark Party’s 55th founding anniversary Women trained in communication and relation skills Circus show marks Lao party’s anniversary Nam Ngum 2 dam starts storing water for electricity generation Students donate blood Businesses look to boost investments in Laos News Friday 19/3/ 2010 Solidarity with Cuba is requisite Indian Ambassador bids farewell to Foreign Minister Germany and EU help improve food security in Northern Laos IFC grants for applying new tax collection system Cuba is extending solidarity to the world Cyclists raise 140 million kip for people with disabilities and orphans Savang-Dongdok-Phontong-Phonpanao roads to complete by this month’s end Political System of the Lao PDR Investment in agro-forestry increased by 79.2 per cent LGFA President visits Xiengkhouang Construction of New Road in Vientiane to kick off soon Phongsaly: Road No 2 construction is 21 per cent completed Almost 1.3 billion kip donated for Vat Sisaketh restoration News Thursday 18/3/ 2010 NA President receives Cuba delegation Public Works and Transport authority urged to heed political ideology Japan grants US$ 223,000 for infrastructure development in Sanasomboune Executive councils of micro finance upgraded Laos to join the Earth Hour on 27 March Sengvisay donates 100 million kip for rehabilitating roads destroyed by Ketsana LIG cassava flour factory to produce biogas from own waste Project ESTHER provides medical care for people with AIDS Political System of the Lao PDR Belmont Hotel Investments develops hotel in Luang Prabang Foot-and-mouth disease to be erased by 2020 Binh Duong expands cooperation with Lao province Cambodia , Laos, Vietnam Jointly Hold Trade Fair in Rattanakiri News Tuesday 16/3/ 2010 Mongolia interests in investment on agriculture Government of Australia donates H1N1 influenza vaccines to Laos FAO supports NOUL to develop a geodatabase Lao Airlines operates flights from Laos to Bangkok and vice versa on normal basis News Monday 15/3/ 2010 Monthly government meeting for February ended Laos and Vietnam further cooperation on sports Laos issues Thai travel warming One thousand Laotians study in Aussie tertiary institutions Prime Minister receives a delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice Construction of new Luang Prabang airport kicks off Cambodia , Laos Boost Cooperation on Religion Disabled job seekers receive cold reception from employers in Laos Political System of the Lao PDR Laos switches off all lights during Earth Hour Sayabouly to export over USD 13 million in quarter 2 Result of the 7th Japanese Speech Contest Vietnam , Laos move to step up sports cooperation Water environment management discussed News Friday 12/3/ 2010 State President receives Vietnamese delegation Nationwide meeting of NA Administrative Office closed Lao leaders greet Bulgaria National Day Vientiane Environment Agency inspects cassava powder plant Foreign Minister meets US Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister Banker of Lao Central Bank predicts Laos will one day become a cashless society Charity concert to help quake victims in Haiti Political System of the Lao PDR Children enjoy the 6th book festival Central provinces share perspectives on 7th NSEDP Local telco gives consumer goods to assist mothers and children Nayoby Bank to release more 300 bln kip of loan in 47 poorest districts MAG Lao gives assistance to UXO in Khammouane Phongsaly: rural road construction kicked off To begin constructing Lao-Vietnamese veterans’ association this month’s end News Thursday 11/3/ 2010 NA Vice President visits Hmong village, Phonkham Poland shows interests in mining investment in Laos Japan further grants for UXOs clearance in Paek district Asean customs declaration document to take effect by this year end Mitr Phol Sugar Company donates 10 million kip for new City Pillar Shrine construction Rubber latex plant breaks ground in Laos Cambodian Premier Meets Outgoing Lao Ambassador Political System of the Lao PDR Friendship insignia conferred on German-Lao Friendship Association President Nurses upgraded for better nursing skills FIBA trains Lao basketball referees Sengchanh knocks out Sengphet in Muay Lao M-150 Japan finances USD10.5 million for solar power use and forest info management in Laos News Wednesday 10/3/ 2010 Lao Prime Minister honoured by Thai University Premier inspects irregularly low Mekong River EU holds drawing competition Improvement of three airports in the North planned Proposal to make Bueng That Luang a natural and cultural heritage park Prime Minister receives German delegation Vice Prime Minister pays working visit to Bokeo Political System of the Lao PDR The Lao People’s Democratic Republic is a people’s democratic state. Pakse Airport to reopen in two months Private investment in mother-and-child healthcare service Deputy Culture Minister goes to Bokeo to develop tourist attractions 30th anniversary of Lao women’s newspaper marked Vietnam continues to invest in Laos Science and technology officials upgrade knowledge on biotechnology safety News Tuesday 09/3/ 2010 State President wraps up Japan visits Premier receives Chinese Foreign Assistant Minister Lao , Singapore businessmen network to collaborate in businesses Japan NGO grants primary school construction in Laos Vietnamese Government Office Chairman visits Laos Outgoing Lao Ambassador Meets Cambodian National Assembly President Laos ’s ASEAN works disseminated Oxfam Australia in Laos helps reduce poverty in Samouai Political System of the Lao PDR 21 loaded cargo boats stuck at middle of Mekong River due to severe drought Fourth women’s artists’ exhibition recognises women’s day Mainstream dams are killing the mighty Mekong River, slowly and painfully News Friday 05/3/ 2010 Vice-President welcomes CPP high-ranking delegation Public and private sectors seek ways to improve state investment policies Hot weather desperately worsen till May Japan to further support Laos Luang Prabang prepares for the 9th National Games Rice single sapling plantation promoted Political System of the Lao PDR Feasibility study on Nam Mo 1 hydropower International Women’s Day Gala Chile ’s temblor causes spike in copper price, advantage for Lao copper miners Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare reviews 2009’s work Vietnamese Defence Minister welcomes Lao army delegation News Thursday 04/3/ 2010 Savannakhet urged to focus on market-oriented production Illegal log trucking means revealed President’s decree on promulgation of investment promotion law Lao-Thai SME fair opens Lao Friendship medal presented to CWW Phine and Sepon urged to focus on market-oriented agriculture Bokeo province develops tourism service Greetings to Kuwait That Luang shopping mall to be built Industry and Commerce officials absorb Party tradition Chao Anouvong Park to be complete by Vientiane’s 450th celebrations NPF eyes for strong Boule throwers for international events News Wednesday 03/3/ 2010 Lao PM receives ANZ bank delegation Job Fair for the disabled Children book festival to hold next week Government has a special policy for Hmong people NOSPA marks its 15th anniversary International Women’s Day Gala Luang Prabang trains tour guides The people’s administrative power and democratic regime Construction of Postgraduate distance school starts 86% of Vientiane province’s population are literate Sang Sinsay gets on stage Indian Embassy awards prizes to kid painting winners Attapeu governor urges eco-friendly production Luang Prabang Community Radio popular among locals News Tuesday 02/3/ 2010 US Ambassador bids farewell to Culture Minister system of rice intensification is popular among farmers Message of congratulations Vietnam , Laos to accelerate border demarcation Cashless payment becomes a new lifestyle in Laos International Women’s Day Gala 4th Mekong Bridge construction begins this month’s end The people’s administrative power and democratic regime Indian residents celebrate Holi Festival in Vientiane Indian Ambassador bids farewell to Culture Minister A Friend of Laos Aids Khamkeuth Villagers Koudkhae villagers enjoy electricity Handicraft makers enjoy export contracts Rehabilitation of people with mental illness assessed News Monday 01/3/ 2010 President leaves for Japan Deputy PM meets Myanmar delegation ADB head bids farewell to foreign minister Vice-President receives Chinese guest Lao Telecom denies illegal ivory possession GMS smoke crossing border addressed Environment Fund urges efficient use of natural resources The people’s administrative power and democratic regime Parents and civil servants learn sign language Korea Association helps extend and repair Nongnieng Primary School Chess to be included in academic agenda Oudomsay province drafts strategy on war against drug abuse Vientiane expects 800,000 visitors this year Local company invests in dam construction in Borikhamsay News Friday 26/2/ 2010 Party leader asks war veterans and retired officials to strengthen unity ADB backs US$20m for transmission line expansion in north Lao business forum transferred International Women’s Day Gala Vice-President guides Kaysone Phomvihane monument maintenance Interplast Australia and New Zealand finances operation on burn patients Under the light of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Bokeo: Stupa aged 500-600 in Mekong River emerges Savannakhet assesses local education development Enlarged meeting of Ministry of Information’s Party cell opened Donations flow to Ketsana victims Civil servants in Saravane speak and write English better Laos to host 16th Asean University Games in 2012 News Thursday 25/2/ 2010 Laos presents Friendship medal to outgoing Chinese Ambassador ADB awards 2009 Best Project Laos and Myanmar further cooperation on border affairs Pre-school children still suffer malnutrition Lao League 2010 scheduled Champassak develops Mt. Salao and Bachieng Park as tourist attractions Under the light of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Houaphanh: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Viengthong Secondary School construction Vietnam , Laos plan 500 kV transmission line Luang Prabang tourism rebounds Luang Prabang has more water resources reserve VN, Laos reviews friendship in post-colonial period News Wednesday 24/2/ 2010 Stone foundation-laying for new City Pillar Shrine held Laos signs GMS agreement to promote Customs Transit State President to visit Japan Furniture exhibition to stage in May Lao Government presents Friendship Medal to Incheon City Laos to launch modern customs system Mekong Level threatens Rice farming Super-luxurious train brings high-heeled passengers to Laos Under the light of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Judges upgrade on court management Laos, India railway network to boost business cooperation Luang Prabang and Thai SME create business partnership Lao sports develop strongly after SEA Games 25 Laos serious with drug control News Tuesday 23/2/ 2010 Party senior official inspects Vietnamese funded project in Luang Namtha EDL, Schneider Thailand cooperate in energy management New City Pillar Shrine construction starts Big pulp mill to be built in Savannakhet in 2011 More fund needed for environment conservation Lao defence minister visits Vietnam Laos to allow expatriates to stay longer Under the light of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Laos, Cambodia cooperate in border demarcation survey Digital Divide Data recruits the poorest and provides MBA training for them Northern provinces discuss ASEAN integration State President to visit Japan News Monday 22/2/ 2010 NA standing committee holds February meeting Chinese Ambassador bids farewell to Standing Deputy Prime Minister Friendship insignia presented to JICA experts Water Supply Network Expansion comes to an end Better way for protecting Vat Phou discussed Village address system presented to development village cluster in Kham Year seven of secondary school hits focus Laos to have Earth Hour on 27 March Under the light of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Kaysone Phomvihane district lives over poverty line Natural That Luang Swamp is a rich cash cow SWGC meets on coordinated approaches to drug trafficking and serious crime Nine families receive compensation and 137 families wait patiently News Friday 19/2/ 2010 Thai Ambassador bids farewell to Lao leaders Vice-President talks to military officers of Unit 163 Laos and Mongolia want two-way friendship to go on forever Lao-US ties celebrated in Vientiane Phu Bia Mining’s Livelihood Improvement Programme Makes a Meaningful Contribution in Laos Capitalisation policy to take effect soon Lao leaders greet Brunei National Day Nam Theun 2 pledges to carry out world class community work 960 have died of AIDS since 1990 Khamla returns to muay 40 million kip donated to Vat Sisaketh Restoration Project Electrification in Xiengkhouang News Thursday 18/2/ 2010 Chinese Ambassador bids farewell to Vice President Friendship medal bestowed on RoK ambassador Laos prepares for hosting international cluster munitions meeting Renovation of ASEAN Road for Vientiane’s 450th anniversary celebration Vice-Premier receives UN representative Future Lao young leaders Visit Japan Jichiro to build more reading rooms for children “Gender Indicators nees to be included in the next Agriculture Census” More force deployment to deal with social evils Ketsana victims in Champassak receive aid Avian flu control and prevention reviewed Borikhamsay gives priority to road construction in Viengthong Stone foundation laying of new City Pillar Shrine scheduled on February 24 News Wednesday 17/2/ 2010 ROK Ambassador bids farewell to Lao leaders Women seek for effectively carrying out CEDAW NA constituency in Vientiane province opens new office That Luang Swamp rice farmers sell land for township plan Local companies begin to attach importance to logistics PEPSI awards distributors Vientiane applauds That Luang Swamp Waste Water Treatment Project Three deaths during celebration of Chinese New Year Substation opened in Muene Disabled weightlifters train for Asian Para Games 25 officers trained in teaching development Lao journalists attend workshop on Global Environment Fund Shooters prepares for Asian Games News Tuesday 16/2/ 2010 Samane Viyaketh dialogues with members of ethnic groups PM visits Xiengkhouang Top Lao literature “Sang Sinsay” to go on stage Message of congratulations DPRK Embassy celebrates leader’s birthday in Vientiane Cataract patients receive free-of-charge operation Lao leaders greet Serbian National Day That Luang square expansion to take away hundred houses Vientiane pig raisers hit by imported pork Development of tourism complex near fourth Mekong Bridge ADB contributes to mortality rate reduction in northern provinces Lecture on trade unions law held for NA Moon the Night and Customs withdraw from Lao League Dispensary nurses trained in birth attendance News Monday 15/2/ 2010 Chairman of International Criminal Court brief Laos on ICC functions Laos-Morocco further co-operation on foreign affairs DPM visits Phak Beuak development focal area Information and culture minister visits Bokeo Vientiane High School holds arts and sport competition Phonhong junction road building outraces target Japanese businessmen to develop herbal medicine in Laos Chinese Ambassador bids farewell to LFNC President Third Nam Sam Bridge to improve living condition of Samneua people Lao Red Cross helps the poor struggle with cold weather 450th proclaiming anniversary of Vientiane discussed Laos increases transport services during Vietnam’s Tet Save the Children Norway gives assistance to NUOL Star Telecom expects profit rise by six folds News Friday 12/2/ 2010 New governor of Houaphanh province appointed Conference on integration of 10 ASEAN countries’ economies Government cares about sustainable environment protection PK Lime to build first lime factory in Laos International photo exhibition showcased in Luang Prabang Khammouane to create economic zone at bridge head Laos drafts laws on natural resources usage Chao Anou School rebuilt Nam Theun 2 donates 5 bln kip to improve four bridges in Khammouane Myanmar Senior General receives new Lao Military Attache Luang Prabang nurses trained to provide medical treatment in absence of doctor MoH Rehabilitation Centre receives assistance Lao League comes back News Thursday 11/2/ 2010 RoK Ambassador bids farewell to NA President Luang Namtha authority asked to build strategy development plan for districts Mechanical Team tops Robot Contest 2010 Laos learns China’s experiences in entering WTO membership Chinese Ambassador bids farewell to NA President JAIF gives over 6 billion kip for UXO resolution Lao businessman enjoy LAK use promotion New Brunei Ambassador calls on Vientiane Mayor Luang Prabang Cement to build second plant Lao PM meets Maeil Business Newspaper of ROK Media meeting on awareness raising of environment protection reviewed Sustainable agro and forest promotion to further carried out Vietnam gives high-yielding rice species to Khammouane Laos and Montenegro establish diplomatic relations News Wednesday 10/2/ 2010 Vietnamese Ambassador hosts ‘New Year’ reception Medals, insignias and certificate of appreciations presented to Vietnamese China supports Laos’s entry to WTO 15 young officials train in Japan for future leadership ETL awards best sellers 200 million kip Vientiane province records USD 2 million of export in 1st Q Malaysia donates 24 million kip to flood victims Paklai gives up slash-and-burn cultivation Asean youth discuss HIV/AIDS prevention Hot spring at Km 20 re-opened World Bank gives USD 46.5 million for four projects in Laos FIFA teaches Lao football coaches News Tuesday 9.1/2/ 2010 President calls on Bokeo to boost agricultural production Stricter measures for protecting world heritage town taken Chinese Ambassador bids farewell to PM Phongsaly to build new municipality in replacing old one Laos , India co-operation expanded Laos , China to have joint border inspection Norwegian People’s Aid support UXO clearance in Attapeu Minmetals presents artifacts to Lao government Oudomsay constructs new sport complex for national games Myanmar Prime Minister receives Lao Sports Committee President News Tuesday 9/2/ 2010 Vice-Premier receives Russian Communist Party delegation Laos and Vietnam further co-operation on trade unions MMG pays US$280-million tax for 2003-2010 periods Sweden helps Ketsana victims in Laos Metal age skeletal human remain discovered Vietnamese Premier stresses Vietnam-Laos education cooperation Information Minister receives outgoing Chinese Ambassador Unitel Vietnam presents computers to Laos’s school Charity body gives gifts to typhoon victims Lao officers learn Indonesian language Japan disseminates culture to Lao students Laos-RoK Friendship Association meet in Vientiane News Thursday 4/2/ 2010 NA President receives Russian Communist Party delegation China backs human resource development of Laos FAO to build a Shangri-la cum natural paradise on Bueng That Luang EGAT buys 1,400 MW from lignite power plant in Laos Who will lead Lao Petanque? Asphalt road to be built for Road No 16A Chinese Ambassador to Laos Addresses Sepon Staff on Australia Day Sikhottabong Administration has new office CVA and LNVF Make Signs a Cooperation Agreement for 2010 Five sets of personal computer given to Propaganda Committee News Wednesday 3/2/ 2010 Honorary doctorates presented to Lao leaders Vice-Premier receives Japanese delegation Lao Women’s Union prepares its 55th anniversary celebrations Myanmar Premier praises Laos for successful SEA Games Five-star hotel to be built in Vientiane Lao Telecom hands over new school in Champassak Higher education strengthening discussed Lao Post Enterprise pays over 2.3 bn kip of taxes JAPAN further grants livelihood improvement in Savannakhet Sepon copper production reaches new record News Tuesday 2/2/ 2010 Prime Minister receives Suzhou University delegation Students to benefit from the promotion of reading Vice NA President visits Luang Namtha to boost law implementation Authorities upgrade labour inspection Royalty payment to government Over 1,000 biogas tanks built Standing DPM receives Vietnamese guest Bolikhan-Phakbeuake road improved by 30 per cent Lao station of World Bank reports on economic history of Laos Save the Children of Norway and Australia merge News Monday 1/2/ 2010 Medals presented to outstanding organization for 25th SEA Games Standing DPM meets ASEAN Secretary General LPFL invests US$ 40 million in tree plantation in southern Laos Vietnam grants 500 million dong to build Pakchaeng school Sepon Trust Fund to expand Development Focus in Vilabouly New MMP-Tien Phong Plastic Factory inaugurated Daobandith plants rubber trees on 500 ha Honda Foundation awards scholarship to Lao students Petanque medalist to play for the nation UK Company to further prospecting oil in Laos this month News Tuesday 26/1/ 2010 President calls for government members to continue working with higher spirits VN, Laos strengthen cooperation in fighting crime Singaporean company invests in coffee plantation in Laos NA Vice President praises Nga’s materialization of 8th Party Congress’ resolution Romantic Mekong River sunset cruise is for all Vietnamese Party’s founding day celebrated in Laos Ministry of Information and Culture core carders learn Marxist-Leninist theories Hophakeo, That Luang and Sisaketh receive over 29,000 tourists last month Sayaboury is out to eradicate poverty by 2012 Lawmakers’ role in environment protection promoted News Monday 25/1/ 2010 Premier receives Japanese guest Visit by Lao inspectors to boost Vietnam-Laos ties Japan further support UXO clearance activities in Laos Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam vow to maintain cultural connectivity NA Vice President urges Namhang and Panghok to do market-oriented production ASEAN’s capacity building on sustainable forest management Annual festival of Vat Phou temple kicked off Indian Republic Day marked in Vientiane Army day marked in Khammouan province Military attache of Indonesia visits Lao National Military Academy Illegal chain saws presented Vietnamese investors in Laos shift to new fields Over 308 billion kip invested in PRF projects Japan finances labour skills development training course in Laos News Friday 22/1/ 2010 Party Secretary General meets Vietnamese delegation NA President and Vice President awarded first class of Issara Order Vietnamese, Lao officials discuss inspection work Annual elephant festival to hold next month Australian National Day NCMI provides cows to people in Vientiane province Foreign Affairs department established in Attapeu Phonesack Group supports for tourism festival Vientiane receives financial support from Korea ADDP introduces Frisbee to people with disabilities That Luang square development needs large fund First Hip Hop International Dance kicked off Phongsavanh Bank establishes new branch in Sayaboury Laos to allow expatriates to stay longer Khammouane prepares for tourism festival of five central provinces News Thursday 21/1/ 2010 Russian Ambassador bids farewell to Vice President Lao delegation to Vietnam Lao Manuscripts go online Streetlight master plan for Vientiane Capital High ranking delegation of Vietnam visits Laos Four northernmost provinces further promote eco-tourism links Vientiane Sport and Gymnastic celebrates Army Day World Bank predicts slow economic recovery for Cambodia I Lao people’s army upholding traditions Malaria is on the increase in remote areas in Laos Bridge the Gap gives assistance to Dentistry Faculty Concert of Ah-Lo attracted Vientiane youngsters Indian Embassy organizes Painting Competition for Lao children News Wednesday 20/1/ 2010 President visits military post, Kor 1 unit Rally held to mark LPA 61st anniversary Wreath laying on Army Day ADB shares new policy to strengthen safeguard protection in Laos Minister for Information and Culture leaves for Myanmar Vice-Premier advises on accelerated agricultural production for export Vietnam company to build hydro power plant in Laos Buddha image cast for Phosaysanaram temple Germany constructs technical schools in three Northern provinces Foreign minister back from Fourth FEALAC Foreign Ministers Meeting Local company furthers aid Ketsana victim in Attapeu News Tuesday 19/1/ 2010 President meets Vientiane core cadres and senior officials Fund raising for Vientiane’s 450th proclaiming anniversary NA standing committee meet for January Laos to host 1st Mekong Health Congress Khwa and Samphanh residents to enjoy electricity supply in mid-2011 Fund raising for the poor Foreign Minister receives ASEAN guests in Savannakhet Lao and Vietnamese Public Works ministers visit Phongsaly People’s Prosecution Institute celebrates 20th anniversary in Phongsaly Tax collection beats Q1 target 17.3 percent LFNC President visits northern provinces Korean government aids nutritious food to Lao students Lao Red Cross expects blood from 2,500 donors Home-grown foundation helps typhoon Ketsana victims Phongsaly governor boosts agriculture in Pakphae village cluster News Monday 18/1/ 2010 Lao President receives Vietnamese Vice-President Vietnam-Laos cultural exchange helps boost ties NA President receives outgoing Russian Ambassador EU-supported BENC ends Prime Minister receives Vinh Phuc delegation of Vietnam SEA Games Golf Club opened Workshop on human rights held Lao Telecom Communication wins ISO 9001:2008 Lao Brewery Company introduces new product Air Asia plans opening new route to Laos Attapue floods victims receive assistance SE Action grants US$653,000 to promote reading activities in pre-school classes Central Bank to adjust interest rate News Friday 15/1/ 2010 New Finland and New Zealand Ambassadors call on Prime Minister Annual Elephant Festival to hold in Sayaboury Laos would suffer USD 300 million trade deficit this year Unitel introduces new service “Sumo” Prime Minister visits Khaysone Phomvihane National Defense Academy Demonstration area to handle climate change impact operate in Laos Sekong province needs 85 billion kip carry out reconstruction work Luang Namtha to take measure for A/H1N1 prevention Women and children urged to receive tetanus vaccination Foreign Minister back from Vietnam Cross-border trade between Laos and neighbouring countries dumped Vietnam, Laos bolster bilateral cooperation News Thursday 14/1/ 2010 President Choummaly Sayasone receives credentials from new foreign ambassadors Nationwide conference on public prosecution opened PM receives Russian Ambassador to bid farewell Laos to showcase Paksong-grown coffee at German trade fair Luang Namtha and Vietnam co-invest in infrastructure development Vientiane produces sufficient food for its people Lecture to mark 51st anniversary of Cuba’s revolutionary triumph Lao ICT Expo 2010 opened Almost 4,000 Oudomsay households turn to new occupations PRF to reduce poverty in 51 villages in Savannakhet NOUL trains librarians on keeping info-data with IT Pathoumphone allocates protection for Kiet-ngong swamp Lao expatriates give money to relieve southern floods victims Foreign minister to attend 4th FEALAC in Japan News Wednesday 13/1/ 2010 Party Secretary General receives Mongolian guests NA President visits central and southern regions to boost law enforcement Asia Foundation supports capacity building for Lao Women’s Union Public Investment management upgraded for Luang Namtha officials LDB to release more credits this year Association of Vietnamese Investment Enterprise set up Vice-Premier advises Bokeo administrators on national defence Laos prepares for 8th ASEAN labour skill competition in Thailand Lao boxers won boxers from Thailand Vietnam-biggest investor in Laos Sorphaysane Motor donates ambulances to Ministry of Public Health Khammouane promotes SMEs Commercial logging causes serious deforestation News Tuesday 12/1/ 2010 Lao President highly values Lao-Indonesian cooperation Japan grants for bridge construction in Xiengkhouang Foreign Minister leaves for Vietnam Commerce officials upgrade on export business Laos, Indonesia further cooperation on various areas Laos-Vietnam co-operation committees hold 32nd meeting Laos, Vietnam speed up border marker planting Lao Toyota Service awards Shuttlecock Federation 95 million kip Ancient artifacts found in Luang Prabang Large Vietnam-Laos border marker gets built Power grid installation in Viengphoukha Laos, China join hands in road and Mekong bridge construction Sekong reviews sanitation project LNSC President praises SEA Games athletes News Monday 11/1/ 2010 National Assembly Senior delegation visits potassium plant Foreign Minister receives U.S Congressmen Lao Airlines inks deal to purchase new airplanes from China Lao Electricity Company gives double whammy punch to lower income Laotians COMAC promotes Laos’s participation in World EXPO 2010 German bodies mobilise fund for school construction in Savannakhet EICS to increase percentage of Lao people accessing electricity to 70 this year Vice NA President promotes agricultural production in Vientiane province and capital IV-Japan extends assistance for four more years in Laos Lao ICT Expo 2010 to stage this week Khammouane reviews market-oriented agricultural promotion Discussion on drafting the law for the disabled in Laos US congressmen visit Lao Hmong returnees Xiengkhouang launches computerised collection of land tax LTC awards SEA Games medalists over 2 billion kip News Friday 08 /1/ 2010 SDPM says CAFTA will narrow development gap within ASEAN Kuwait helps Laos in energy development President of Lao Buddhist Organization visits City Pillar Shrine construction site Indonesian foreign minister to visit Laos Laos, Guangxi further cooperation on agricultural development Vietnam presents gift to Lao Defence Ministry Laos, Thailand cooperate on e-learning EDL accelerates to clear electricity bad debts for Vientiane Laos, Vietnam build radio-TV station in Luang Prabang 2008-2009 Reforestation plan half fulfilled Latest Hmong group returned home Xiengkhouang evaluates women advancement project Laos expects 1.6 million tourists this year Young Development Professional Programme Thai Ambassador bids farewell to LFNC President News Thursday 07 /1/ 2010 Vice-President visits City Pillar Shrine construction site Laos, Guangxi boost greater economic investment and relationship Laos and Cambodia co-operation expanded Lao leaders congratulate Cuba on National Day Foodstuff supply is inadequate New Year’s road accident toll down Over 15,800 indigenous rice species recorded Year 2009: Golden year of Lao rugby Competitors may work hard to compete Lao wushu players Thateng to electrify all its villages within 2010 Electricity supply in Saravane returns to normal Chapassak strongest boxers to face tough competitors from Thailand News Wednesday 06 /1/ 2010 State President receives Cambodian Vice-Premier Laos extends condolences to Indonesia Anniversary of King Fa Ngum Statue installation draws large crowd Vientiane and Hai Duong agree on cooperation in sports, culture and tourism Hip Hop dance to be performed in Vientiane Tang Ngeui villagers access clean water Minister of Justice visits Lao Hmong camp in Paksan Lao-Indochina Group raises price of raw cassava Hmong ethnic repatriates sent home Oudomsay builds Great Buddha Image City Pillar Shrine construction to kick off next month Tigo holds meet and greet for Lao football fans 2,000 Luang Prabang households access to electricity Deputy Education Minister urges Savannakhet to pay more attention to education development News Tuesday 05 /1/ 2010 62nd anniversary of Myanmar Independence Day marked Vice-Premier receives Vietnamese Investment delegation Lao News Agency constantly develops during its lifetime of 42 years Lao-Cambodia governments discuss cooperative ties Standing Vice-Premier receives Vietnam’s Dong Nai delegation Chinese company invests US$ 3 million in rubber plantation Young blood donors in Savannakhet out of reach Weekend Master course on health science opens German Red Cross donates 260 million Kip to Saravane ST Group and Osotsapa awards 559 million kip to SEA Games winners Six northern provinces upgrade officials on civil servant database management Borikhamsay: industrial and handicraft production increased Indochina Fuel donates 18 million kip to Xiengkhouang Provincial Hospital BoL has new office in Oudomxay News Monday 04 /1/ 2010 Government asks sectors and provincial administrations to increase co-ordination Standing Vice-Premier tells people in Nam Cho Lo Mai to go green Cambodian foreign minister to visit Laos Drink drive causes road accidents during recent countdown Vietnam’s largest project kicks off in Laos New building of State Inspection Agency kicks off Construction of new State Audit Office kicks off Lao Red Cross receives 2008’s medal of International Health Professional development Vice-Mayor presents certificates to officials Luang Prabang Education offices receive desk computers Money given to veterans Concert for 25th SEA Games attracts thousands of young people Lao officials complete training in stock market Annual meeting on national economy held Lao Hmong people in France donate 10 million kip to help Ketsana victims News Sunday 03 /1/ 2010 Premier inspects inscription stones of old city pillar Congratulatory message to President Choummaly Sayasone Russian Ambassador bids farewell to Vientiane Mayor Lao Diplomats contribute to national defence and construction Nationwide meeting on Party and State Inspection closed 115-KV power grid installation project for Phonsavanh and Samneua Borikhamsay – Nghe An further co-operation on socio–economic development PMC Laovieng cassava flour mill starts production 6.6 million kip donated to help people with AIDS New building of bank presented Fire victims receive financial aid News Friday 01 /1/ 2010 Front President visits Houaphanh to celebrate Hmong New Year Lao leaders greet Myanmar National Day Premier meets Vietnamese National Economic University 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