Electricity consumption in Vientiane reached a record high in March after several days of high temperatures in the city.
At times of peak consumption, power generation are sometimes unable to meet demand. This results in insufficient or low voltage, or even an overload and a temporary power outage. Continue reading
The Pizza Company, one of the most popular fast food franchise restaurants in Thailand, has opened the company’s second restaurant in Phonesinuan village, Vientiane.
The restaurant has been well received among domestic and foreign consumers in Laos, as more people develop a taste for international food. In the past, large numbers of people crossed the border to Thailand to eat at restaurants serving Western style food. Continue reading
The government is planning to increase salaries for state employees next year in line with rising living costs. The government propose to increase salaries by about 30 percent, or 1,000 kip per index point, which is the system by which officials’ salaries are set based on different levels of qualification, experience and position.
“The government’s intention is to reasonably respond to the needs of officials, despite limited income and revenues. The salary increase also aims to encourage government officials to concentrate more on their duties.”
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The Morning Market bus station in Vientiane will be rebuild so that it can accommodate the 42 new buses being donated by the Japanese government.
The new facility will have eight storeys. The ground floor w ill be the bus station, the second and third floors will be used for private parking, and the remaining floors will house shops and other commercial outlets Continue reading
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Updated 10th May 2012
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