Best Pizza In Vientiane
Most people would agree that pizza is one of the best comfort foods an expat can have when longing for a slice of home. Here we have listed a few of our personal favourites:
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Foreign Ministry Issues Update On Entry And Exit Rules
In its latest announcement issued on June 1, the ministry said an application must also be made to the Secretariat of the National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control
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BOL Launches Real Time Financial System
Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has officially launched the Lao Payment and Settlement System (LaPASS), a real-time gross settlement system, to promote a more efficient financial system.
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Private Quarantine Facilities At Own Cost Offered To Returning Foreigners: Thailand
Foreigners and Thai nationals returning to Thailand from abroad can choose special services at their own expense during their 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
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Nikon Lays Off 700 Workers In Laos and Thailand As Part Of “Structural Reform”
Nikon Corporation has announced that they’ve reduced the number of employees in their Imaging business by 700 at its factories in Thailand and Laos – around 10% of their workforce in each of those locations.
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Govt Lifts More Restrictions On Road To ‘New Normal’
The government has lifted more of the restrictions put in place to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, enabling people to gradually return to a ‘new normal’ based on Laos’ good track record in keeping the virus at bay.
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Foreigners Allowed To Enter Thailand On Case-By-Case Basis
Under phase 3 of the lockdown relaxation, foreigners with work permits or permission from the Labour Ministry or other government agencies will be allowed to enter the country after registration
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Mass Unemployment The New Normal In SE Asia
A new International Labor Organization report suggests that more than one in six young people worldwide has stopped working since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the rest have seen their working hours cut by almost a quarter.
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Laos’ Tax Collections Decrease Due To Covid-19 Pandemic And New Tax Law Adjustment
Laos will not be able to achieve the target for tax collections this year due to the Covid-19 crisis and the implementation of the adjusted new tax law.
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Petrol Stations Increase Fuel Prices
Petrol stations across Laos on Wednesday increased retail prices of petrol and diesel
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Engaging Men And Boys For A More Equal Post Covid-19 Society
Did you know that in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, on average, the time a woman spends on housework, child care, caring for the sick can be as much as four times more than men?
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New Law On Cinema Spells Out Oversight Rules
A new Law on Cinema has come into effect, providing guidelines about the steps filmmakers must undertake before engaging in or shooting a film in Laos.
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Commercial Crops In Vientiane Impacted By Drought
Various projects in Vientiane for the promotion of dry season commercial crops have been impact by a drought and the lack of water in irrigation systems.
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Amended Law On Insurance In Laos
The amended law addresses insurance activity in Laos, insurers’ daily operations, and termination and liquidation of an insurance company.
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PM Advises Energy Ministry To Clarify Electricity Charges
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has directed the Ministry of Energy and Mines to clearly explain the electricity tariff structure following concerns raised by society about increased monthly bills.
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Authorities Debunk Smoking’s Alleged COVID-19 Defence As Hot Air
A review of studies by public health experts convened by the World Health Organisation on April 29, found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to non-smokers.
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COVID-19 To Impact Lao PDR Growth, Debt In 2020: World Bank Report
Between 96,000 and 214,000 additional people are estimated to fall into poverty as a result of the pandemic, jeopardizing past gains.
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Vientiane Water Reduces Household Tariffs By 5 Percent
Vientiane Water Supply Enterprise will reduce its rates from May to July for household customers by five percent with the change coming into effect next month.
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Gradual Reopening Of Int’l Borders
39 days no infections prompts gradual reopening of int’l borders
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Little Laos Teeters Towards Big Debt Crisis
Laos will be hard-pressed to meet its external debt obligations
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Health Officials Strive To Take Sting Out Of Dengue Fever
Health authorities are advising provincial health departments to actively monitor their areas in the fight against dengue fever, as the prevalence of the disease in the provinces is higher this year than last.
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Laos Can Expect Higher Rate Of Drug Inflow From Golden Triangle: UNODC
UNODC warns that the synthetic drug market in East and Southeast Asia is continuing to expand and diversify
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Hot Conditions, Thunderstorms Forecast Until Next Week
Many regions across the country will continue to receive hot weather and thunderstorms, with strong winds and light rain from May 20-26
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Small Earthquake Shakes Laos’ Central Region
A small earthquake registering 2.6 on the Richter scale struck central Vientiane province at a depth of 1 km below the earth’s surface recently with no damage to property reported.
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Lao Economy Needs Cash Injection
The government needs to speed up the provision of the loans it has approved as this is one of the best ways to help Lao businesses survive amid the Covid-19 pandemic
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Students Return To School As Covid-19 Restrictions Ease
The government has announced all students nationwide can go back to schools on June 2, while final-year classes in primary, lower and upper secondary schools began on Monday.
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Unemployment Spirals Due To Covid-19 Outbreak
The perennial challenge of unemployment in Laos has been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak as large numbers of people have been laid off from their jobs.
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Travel Restrictions Lifted As More Lockdown Measures Eased
The government has lifted travel restrictions to enable people to travel freely around the country as Laos eases more Covid-19 prevention measures to minimise the impact on livelihoods and the economy.
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Fitch Revises Laos’ Outlook to Negative, Affirms Rating at ‘B-‘
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Laos’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ and revised the Outlook to Negative from Stable.
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Dengue Fever Claims Two Lives
Two people have died following a nationwide outbreak of dengue fever in the first five months of this year, with Vientiane and Xayaboury provinces recording the most cases.
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More Thunderstorms Forecast To Rumble Across The Country
Thunderstorms, strong winds and hail are forecast for northern, central and southern provinces from May 15-17, while storms and light rain will affect some regions from May 18-19,
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Petrol Prices In Laos To Decrease
The new lower rates for fuels will come into effect across Laos from 4 pm on May 14.
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Laos Sets Criteria For Entry And Exit
All people entering Laos will have to undergo a health check, be tested for Covid-19 and be placed in quarantine for 14 days
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Lao Migrant Workers Clear Quarantine, Return Home, After Crossing Back From Thailand
More than 6,000 Lao migrant workers held in camps in quarantine after returning from Thailand have now gone home
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Laos Extends Flight Ban
The ban on flights to Laos continues with no end date in sight as far as government announcements go
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Laos’ Exports Drop Further Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The value of Laos’ exports this year have dropped from US$410 million in January to US$209 million in April because of the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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Farmers Told To Brace For Dry Three Months
Laos farmers are expected to have difficulty finding enough water for wet season rice planting from May to July as hotter weather brings less rain
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Over 100 Houses Damaged By Hailstorm In Xieng Khuang
A hailstorm and heavy rain swept across Kham district of Xieng Khuang province recently, damaging more than 100 houses in the area
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Shopping Centres Reopen To Public
Many large shopping centres have resumed operations after being temporarily closed in line with the government’s orders to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Thai Prototype Vaccine Passes Test With Flying Colours
Thailand has made progress in developing a vaccine for Covid-19 after laboratory trials of a prototype proved successful
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Businesses Must Implement Virus Measures To Prevent New Outbreaks
Enterprises operating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must strictly implement precautionary measures to avert further outbreaks of the virus, authorities have advised.
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Govt Strictly Monitoring People Entering Laos To Prevent Spread Of Covid-19 / 5.5.2020
The government is strictly implementing preventive measures and monitoring people entering Laos at the borders to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Read more Laos Cautiously Optimistic Over Covid-19 / 4.5.2020
Some prevention and control measures that were previously enforced are still in place to prevent a second wave of infections.
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Strong Winds, Storms Forecast Countrywide
Southern and central regions can expect light rain and strong winds from May 4-7, while thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are possible throughout the country from May 8-10
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Government Introduces Three-Step Business Start-Up Process
The government has introduced the three-step Business Start-up process for registration of enterprises that will facilitate entrepreneurs, and reduce time and unnecessary costs.
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Lao Airlines Suspends All Flights
The state-run Lao Airlines will suspend all domestic and international flights in order to prevent, limit and control the spread of Covid-19.
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Schools To Remain Closed Until At Least May 18
Students and teachers nationwide will have to be patient as authorities have proposed that primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions remain closed with an expected reopening from May 18.
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J&C Group Welcomes Customers At Office Again
As from this Monday, the J&C management is back working from our offices and is welcoming our clients to visit.
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Temporary Easing of Lockdown Restrictions
The new guidelines issued by the Lao PM are temporary measures to prevent and control the virus and will begin from 4th to 17th May 2020.
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Work Completed On Laos’ Third Longest Tunnel For Railway Link With China
Work on the country’s third longest tunnel at Namor district in Oudomxay province, which is part of the Laos-China Railway Project and has a length of 9020 metres, has been completed.
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Lockdown Eased, But Thailand Remains Closed To Foreign Tourists For Another Month
Though Thailand will allow some businesses to reopen from Friday (May 1), the country is still not ready to welcome foreign tourists, say government officials.
Read more Govt Discusses Post-Lockdown Measures / 29.4.2020
The government looks set to keep some strict measures in place as part of its bold policy to control the spread of COVID-19
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60 Fires In First Three Months Of Year
A total of 60 fires were reported around the country in the first three months of this year
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Authorities Urge Public To Get Ready Against Deadly Dengue
Health authorities are calling on the public to make preparations against the dengue virus this rainy season after one person has already died from the disease this year.
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Schools Expected To Reopen On May 11 Under Close Supervision
State and private kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions along with sporting activities, are expected to reopen on May 11 amid strict measures.
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Easing of Lockdown Restrictions Proposed
Six restrictions under the current lockdown could be eased after May 3 if there are no more confirmed case of coronavirus by that date, authorities have suggested.
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Ministry Says Parents Of Students In Private Schools Must Pay 50 Percent Of Fees
Private schools must pay 50 percent of the salaries of teachers, while parents must pay 50 percent of the fees for students for the month of April.
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Ban On Inbound Flights Continues: Thailand
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is planning to extend its inbound flight ban for another 15 days
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Vientiane Cuts Waste Disposal Fee By 50 Percent
The waste disposal fee for residents, entrepreneurs and organisations in Vientiane has been reduced by 50 percent from April to June this year.
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Lao Health System Continues To Offer Immunization Services Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the arrival of COVID-19 in the Lao PDR last month, the health system here is continuing to provide essential health services – and in particular immunization
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PM Extends Restrictions For Virus Control, Some Eased To Minimise Economic Impact
The prime minister told the cabinet to remain tough in enforcing his Order No. 6 which imposes tougher prevention and control measures, and measures imposed by the relevant authorities.
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Factories, Businesses To Operate Amid Lockdown
Factories and businesses at the heart of the Lao economy will be able to resume their operations amid the extended lockdown ordered by the Prime Minister to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Lao Tourism Income To Decline At Least US$350 Million In 2020
Laos is expecting tourism revenues to fall by at least US$350 million (3,111 billion kip) this year with the sector to cut 2 percent off the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).
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Bushfires Destroy 100,000 Hectares Of Forests
More than 100,000 hectares of forests in Luang Namtha province were destroyed by bushfires that raged for more than a month
Read more No New Cases For 10 Days / 22.4.2020
No new cases of infection have been reported for 10 straight days
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Covid-19: Cleaner Air, Well Not In Laos
The COVID-19 movement restrictions have had one good side-effect: the air is cleaner and clearer everywhere. Everywhere? Not quite!
Read more Widespread Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Forecast Until Sunday
Many regions across the country are expecting thunderstorms and strong winds with the public being urged to be on alert
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Lao Airlines To Resume All Domestic Flights Next Month
Lao Airlines will resume flights on all domestic routes next month after operations were suspended during April 1-19 to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Thailand Extends Foreigners’ Visas As Coronavirus Cases Slow
Thailand’s cabinet approved a second automatic visa extension for foreigners for three more months until July 31
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Thailand Warns Food Delivery Apps For Overcharging Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Thailand’s anti-monopoly watchdog warned food delivery platforms they could face fines for charging higher commissions
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Twelve Predictions For Life After Coronavirus: Travel & Tourism
12 predictions for the travel and tourism industry in Asia
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Trade Deficit Spikes In March
Laos recorded a trade deficit of US$118 million in March, which was higher than the figures for January and February.
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Local Authorities Urged To Enforce PM’s Order On Lockdown
Local authorities must ensure that Prime Minister’s Order No. 6, aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 by putting a lockdown in place, is enforced
Read more Taskforce Confirm No New Cases For 7 days / 19.4.2020
No new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Laos for seven consecutive days with the total number of confirmed infections unchanged at 19 as of Sunday
Read more Schools, Centres Of Higher Education To Remain Closed
The Ministry of Education and Sports announced on Friday that all schools and tertiary centres of education will remain closed from April 22 to May 3 as part of government efforts to curb the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read more No New Cases For Four Days / 16.4.2020
A second patient hospitalised with Covid-19 was discharged and allowed to go home
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Japanese Man Wanted Over Alleged Murder Of Norwegian Woman In Laos
Police have placed a 38-year-old male Japanese national on an international wanted list over the alleged the murder of a Norwegian woman earlier this year.
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Lockdown Extended Until 03 May !
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has extended the current lockdown for Laos until 3 May 2020.
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Vientiane Focuses On Food Security Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Authorities in Vientiane have taken steps to ensure food security amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 outbreak, which has resulted in problems in transporting agricultural products from other provinces.
Read more One Covid-19 Patient Recovers, No New Cases Reported / 14.4.2020
A patient who contracted Covid-19 and has been undergoing treatment in hospital has tested negative for the first time, and no new infections have been reported
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Investors Call The Government Considers Import And Export Goods Via Local Checkpoints
Businesses engaged in foreign trade have asked the government to allow imports and exports via local and traditional border checkpoints
Read more Another Covid-19 Case Confirmed, Bringing Total To 19 / 12.4.2020
Another person in Vientiane has tested positive for Covid-19 after sharing a room with a friend who had contracted the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19.
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Happy Lao New Year 2020! Sokdee Pii Mai Lao!
This year Pi Mai takes place on 13-15 April and it marks the transition to Buddhist year 2563. Unfortunately it will be very different as none of the usual Pi Mai activities are possible. But then again, every situation offers …
Read more Need Support? We Are Still Here For You!
As all J&C teams have switched to “home office”, we assure you that J&C Group continues to support you, your family, and/or your company.
Read more Avoid Parties As COVID-19 Cases Hit 18 / 11.4.2020
Taskforce urges members of the public to avoid parties during the Lao New Year break
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Lao Economic Growth Shrinks Amid Drop in Production, Spending
Economic growth in Laos has slowed as production and consumer spending drop amid fears of a spread of the coronavirus, with growth expected to shrink by about 50 percent
Read more No New Covid-19 Cases / 10.4.2020
A total of 82 people who were displaying Covid-19 symptoms and had close contact with patients all tested negative for the coronavirus yesterday, meaning that there are no new cases
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Xaysettha Revokes Ruling On Temporary Village Membership Fee
Authorities in Xaysettha district, Vientiane, have revoked a notice they had issued following complaints from local residents about the plan to charge a fee for the provision of a temporary certificate of village membership.
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Laos Goes To The Movies
Local filmmakers are starting to overcome financing and censorship constraints
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UN In Laos Calls For End To Discrimination Against Virus Affected People
The United Nations in Laos has called for an end to discrimination against people who are affected by COVID-19 as such actions violate human rights.
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Almost 90 Killed Nationwide In Road Accidents In March
Nearly 90 people were killed in road accidents across the country during March
Read more Dining Out With Friend Leads To 16th Confirmed Virus Case / 9.4.2020
A Lao student in Vientiane was confirmed as the nation’s sixteenth COVID-19 case on Thursday following eating and drinking with a friend last month who was later found to be infected.
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No Public Access To Pimai Water Traditions At Temples
The pouring of purified perfumed water to ceremonially shower Buddha images in temples by members of the public would typically occur across the country during next week’s Lao New Year period.
Read more Another Student Confirmed With COVID-19 / 8.4.2020
A 20-year-old Lao female student who returned home from England has been confirmed as infected with COVID-19, taking the total number of cases to 15 nationally
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Laos Changes Conditions For Covid-19 Tests
The National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has eased the conditions for free Covid-19 tests in order to reduce the threat posed by the Coronavirus to Laos.
Read more Two New Cases Carry Covid-19 Infections To 14 / 7.4.2020
Two more Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Laos with the total number rising to 14, after additional tests returned positive
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Looking For Passengers On TG574, 23rd March 2020
The Lao authorities have asked that those who have traveled on flight TG574 Bangkok-Vientiane on the 23/03/2020 to come in and get tested.
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Authorities In Northern Provinces Seek More Volunteers To Control Bushfires
Many thousand hectares of forests in the northern provinces have been destroyed by bushfires, prompting authorities to mobilise more volunteers to control the flames.
Read more Lao Woman Studying In The UK Infected By Coronavirus / 6.4.2020
A 20-year-old woman from Vientiane has been infected by the Coronavirus, taking the total number of infections in Laos to 12
Read more Laos Confirms New Covid-19 Case
A foreign national working in Laos has tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of cases in the country to 11.
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Laos Follows WHO Guidelines Strictly To Prevent COVID-19
Laos has strictly implemented measures by following the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) on prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Capital’s Air Quality Readings Improve As Smoke Clears
Air quality tests in Vientiane are returning safer readings as recorded levels of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 pollution begin to reduce toward acceptable standards in the capital
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Access, Equity Reasons For Private Health Facilities Closure
Shut down of private hospital and clinics nationwide to ensure public has maximum possible equity in access to free and high standard quality COVID-19 testing and treatment facilities
Read more No Covid-19 Cases For Two Consecutive Days
The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on Friday reported there had been no more reported cases of Covid-19 for two days, with the total number of confirmed cases remaining stable at 10.
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Govt Pledges Food Security During Outbreak Fears
There are sufficient imported sources of consumer goods to maintain food security Lao authorities have said.
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Lao PM Announces Tax Break
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith just announced the following tax measures to reduce the impact from COVID19 on SME’s
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Police Arrest Man For Murder At Patuxay Monument
Vientiane police have arrested a man on suspicion of involvement in a murder at the Patuxay monument in the capital on Monday, officials said on Wednesday.
Read more Laos Confirms New Covid-19 Case, Bringing Total To 10
A female Vientiane resident, 21, was confirmed today as being infected with coronavirus, bringing the total infections to 10 people.
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Laos Launches Official Website On Covid-19 Situation
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in cooperation with a Lao ICT company recently launched an official website www.covid19.gov.la
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Laos Allows Shuttle Flights To Evacuate Foreigners
Shuttle flights will be allowed for countries to pick up their citizens from Laos
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Vientiane Bus Suspends All Services
Vientiane State Bus Enterprise (VSBE) suspended its services on every route in Vientiane and to other provinces yesterday following the cancellation of international routes on March 23.
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Chinese Medical Team Arrives In Laos To Help Fight COVID-19
A team of Chinese medical experts, along with medical materials, arrived in Lao capital Vientiane by a chartered plane Sunday morning to assist Laos to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more Lockdown ! Govt Toughens Virus Prevention Measures
The government yesterday announced to close all international checkpoints and prohibit public movement for non-essential activities for almost three weeks to control the coronavirus pandemic as fears of outbreak escalate.
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COVID-19 In Asean: 5,000 Cases Regionally, Completed Case Mortality Hits 21%
As of 01:20 GMT March 27 there was 5,010 active cases of COVID-19 throughout the 10 Asean member countries, an increase of 508 on the day prior.
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Tax Update: Postponement Of The Filing Due Date of Financial Statements for 2019
The filing due date of the financial statements for 2019 is postponed to 30 April 2020
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Foreigners Can Apply For Lao Stay Extensions
Foreigners who cannot leave Laos at this time, because all borders are closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, can request extensions on their stay.
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Finance Ministry Warns Motorists To Pay 2020 Road Tax
The Ministry of Finance issued a notice last week reminding vehicle owners to pay the road tax by the end of this month, or face a fine.
Read more Three New Virus Infections Confirmed Bringing Total To Six
Authorities confirmed yesterday that three more people were infected with coronavirus (Covid-19) bringing total infections to six.
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Laos Confirms Third Covid-19 Case
Laos has confirmed another Covid-19 case, bringing the total number of dangerous infections nationwide to three.
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Thailand Closes Borders To Foreigners
Thailand has effectively closed its doors for non-resident foreigners wanting to enter the country under the state of emergency that comes into force on Thursday (March 26).
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First Covid-19 Cases In Laos Confirmed
A 36-year-old female tour guide from Vientiane Capital and a 28-year-old male hotel employee from Vientiane Capital have tested positive for Covid-19.
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Fuel Prices Drop Despite Concerns Over A Shortage Of Supply
Fuel prices fell on Monday morning in line with the trends in the world market even though people are worried about a shortage of supplies
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Free Testing For Medically Screened COVID-19 Cases
The public, including foreign nationals in the country, suspected by medical personnel of carrying COVID-19 will be tested free of charge
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COVID 19 is Covered by All Our Health Insurance Plans !
The good news is that J&C has got you covered. All health insurance plans offered by J&C Insurance are covering COVID-19 !!!
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Vientiane Splashing 74 Billion Kip on Irrigation Improvements
VAFD is spending more than 74 billion kip on four irrigation projects to expand agricultural production for this year’s rainy season and better cope with natural disasters
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Laos Adopts Stimulus Package To Minimise Virus Economic Impact
The Lao government has adopted in principle an economic stimulus package to minimise the impact caused by the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Sharp Increase in Covid-19 Cases in Thai Provinces ‘Cause For Concern’
Medical officials are greatly concerned about the new coronavirus (Covid-19) spreading to other Thai provinces.
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Malls And Markets in Bangkok Ordered to Close Until 12 April
Shopping malls and markets in Bangkok have been ordered to close from Sunday 22 March.
Read more Thai-Lao Border Between Nongkhai and Vientiane Is Closing Tonight
The border crossing between Nongkhai and Vientiane will be closed to all personal and vehicle traffic at 10pm, March 22
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Costs and Concerns as Asean Races to Deliver COVID-19 Testing
As the world reels from the outbreak of COVID-19 Asean nations are scrambling to provide testing for millions of concerned citizens and their families.
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Health Certificates Required Of All Visitors: Thailand
The Thai government will extend the requirement of medical certificates and health insurance from Sunday to cover all visitors to the country regardless of nationalities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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Foreign Diplomats Briefed On COVID-19 Situation, Preventive Measures
The government on Thursday briefed diplomats and representatives of international organisations about the current situation in Laos, along with existing and proposed measures, by authorities to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.
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Authorities Confirm Laos-Vietnam Border Crossing Open
Authorities have confirmed that the Lao Bao-Dansavan International Checkpoint between Vietnam and Laos in Savannakhet province is open dismissing false reports of its closure on March 19 as fake news.
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Notice to Our Clients: Changes in Client Service due to COVID-19
To help minimize the spread of the virus, we are implementing more components of our Business Continuity Plan to assist in the containment of the coronavirus and help protect us all.
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China’s COVID-19 Testing Kits Arrive In Laos
A shipment of COVID-19 testing kits provided by the Chinese government arrived on Wednesday.
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Lao Govt Suspends Tourist Visas, Closes All Education Institutions
The government has suspended the issuance of visas for foreign tourists for 30 days and suspended all levels of education in the latest move to prevent coronavirus (Covid-19)
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Officials Forecast 400,000 COVID-19 Cases In Thailand
Health officials in Thailand have forecast that at least 400,000 people may be diagnosed with the coronavirus, COVID-19, by the end of next year.
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Lao Consumers Will Not Face Serious Food Shortages: Senior Economist
Lao consumers will not face serious food shortages as in other countries if the international supply chain is disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a senior economist.
Read more Covid-19: Laos Ready For Potential Outbreak, Says PM
In an effort to prevent possible outbreak of the disease in the country, the Lao government has taken a number of preventive measures
Read more Preschool And Kindergarten Ordered To Close
Laos has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country in the wake of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in many countries.
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Thai Economic Outlook Among Asia’s Weakest
Thailand is preparing to restrict some aspects of daily life after the country’s biggest spike in coronavirus cases, further damaging one of Asia’s weakest economic outlooks.
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Northern Laos Province Closes 10 Border Crossings With Vietnam
Authorities in northern Laos’ Huaphan province on Sunday (March 15) called for the temporary closure of 10 traditional border crossings with Vietnam
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App Tracks Real-Time The Spread Of The Covid-19 Virus In Thailand
A Thai team known as 5Lab that develops websites, software and applications has introduced a site devoted to tracking the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Thailand.
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Laos Cancels Public Events Including Lao New Year Celebrations on COVID-19 Fears
Authorities in Laos are urging the public to suspend or postpone all “unnecessary” social events including weddings and Lao New Year celebrations in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Bangkok Airways announces flight suspensions VTE-BKK
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has announced a decrease in flight frequency as well as flight termination on certain domestic and international routes to be in line with current passenger demand.
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Tesco Sells Businesses in Thailand, Malaysia for US$10.6b
Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, is selling its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thailand’s CP Group entities for an enterprise value of US$10.6bil.
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Thai Airways Clips Tail Of Parked Business Jet At Vientiane Airport
During taxi at Laos, the A330 clipped the tail of a parked Gulfstream IV business jet (M-YWAY) damaging both aircraft.
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Covid-19: Major Thai Bank Stops Exchanging Foreign Money
Kasikorn, one of Thailand’s largest banks, has announced they have shut all their in branch and foreign exchange booths immediately.
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Laos To Increase Domestic Distribution Of Electricity
Coverage by the national power grid is still limited due to a lack of funding for power grid development
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Idle Factories, Empty Trade Zone Highlight Coronavirus Impact on Southeast Asia
China-dependent countries feel fallout in tourism, manufacturing, and exports.
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Economic Recession Possible In Laos Due To Covid-19
The first sector hit hard by the situation is tourism, followed by investment and trade.
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No virus: Lao Diagnostic System Reliable, Health Official Says
Multiple diagnostic tests conducted in Laos are standardised and can reliably detect the coronavirus, a senior health official has said.
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Road Accidents Kill 122 In January
Police attributes most of the incidents to speeding and drunk driving.
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Buddha Images Returned To Laos From France
Three ancient Buddha statues that were taken from Laos many decades ago have been returned after being retrieved from a Lao Buddhist temple in Paris.
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Covid-19: Prestigious Bangkok International School Admits It Has To Close Because 60 Teachers Are In Virus Quarantine
The headmaster of the prestigious Harrow International School in Bangkok told that 60 of its staff members were in quarantine due to traveling to countries deemed risky in connection with the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
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A Silent Epidemic? Experts Fear the Coronavirus Is Spreading Undetected in Southeast Asia
It’s not that these countries are getting lucky, says Marc Lipsitch, director of Harvard’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, and one of the study’s authors. “They’re missing infections.”
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Chinese Allegedly Run Illegal Car Rental and Taxi Businesses in Laos
Chinese entrepreneurs in Laos’ capital Vientiane are allegedly importing vehicles from China illegally for car rental and taxi businesses, much to the ire of their Lao competitors
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Russia Restores Soviet T-34 Tanks Retrieved From Laos
Thirty Soviet tanks of a type that became legendary in World War II are being restored to their original state in Russia after making an epic tropical journey from the southeast Asian state of Laos.
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Bananas Remain A Large Slice Of Laos’ Export Pie
Bananas continue to be a top earner among all agricultural products, earning revenue for local development, despite the government banning the creation of more plantations.
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Value Of Imports Dips, Trade Deficit Plummets In Laos
The top five categories of imported goods were construction equipment, fuel and gas, items used in industry, electronic products, vehicle parts, and food.
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AFC Issues Life Bans To Two Laos Players For Match-Fixing
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has handed life bans to two Lao international players for conspiring to fix a match
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Laos Growth Resilient Despite Economic Headwinds
Despite a new set of challenges like the long dry season, Covid-19 outbreak, and US-China trade war, Laos looks set to enjoy stable growth of at least 6 per cent, possibly 6.3-6.4 per cent.
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Lao Airlines To Suspend Flights To South Korea
Source: Vientiane Times Laos’ national airline, the Lao Airlines State Enterprise, will suspend flights to the Republic of Korea beginning
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J&C Insurance Awarded “Agent Of The Year” by APA Insurance
The award was presented by Mr. Dean Robertson, CEO of APA Insurance, in recognition of J&C Insurance’s distinguished service and achieving the highest of standards in all areas of agency growth, customer service, and good business practices.
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Vehicle owners are urged to pay the 2020 Road Tax or face a penalty. The Ministry of Finance issued a
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Pay Road Tax Or Get Stopped At The Border
Vehicle owners who have not paid road tax will not be permitted to cross the border into other countries
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Laos Ranked Third In Top Country Awards By UK Wanderlust Magazine
Source: The Star Laos has been named second runner-up in the Top Country rankings in the UK’s Wanderlust Reader Travel
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Work On Vientiane Expressway No. 1 Project Begins
Construction of the mega Vientiane Expressway No. 1 officially began yesterday, with the project aiming to ease traffic congestion and respond to economic growth in the Lao capital.
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J&C Group Inaugurates Additional Office Space
With these new offices now-up-and-running, we invite our clients to come and visit us at anytime. The team would be happy to host you and discuss any needs that you may have.
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Complications From Diabetes An Increasing Concern
Diabetic foot ulcers are the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations in people with diabetes and complications from the condition are becoming widespread in Laos
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Lao Vehicle Imports, Exports To Be Processed Using Single Customs Window
All vehicle imports and exports will have to be recorded under the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) system at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge checkpoint starting on March 1.
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Make Your Own Soda !
Say goodbye to sugar and calories, and hello to fresh sparkling hydration at home or on-the-go ! Available now at J&C Group !!
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State Auditing Body Uncovers More Cases Of Financial Irregularity
The State Audit Organisation (SAO) inspected 104 state-funded projects and government bodies in 2019, exceeding its plan of 99, as financial irregularities continue to be detected.
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Best Places Where To Buy Wines And Liquors In Vientiane
If you love your liquor – the following shops in Vientiane are absolutely worth a visit.
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Lao Service Sector To Lose US$ Millions From Coronavirus Fallout: Economist
Laos stands to lose US$250 million to US$300 million in first-quarter revenue from the service sector, including tourism, due to fallout from the coronavirus outbreak
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Water Treatment Extension Plant To Boost Supply In Vientiane
The Dongbang water treatment extension plant is to be built in Xaythany district, Vientiane with aid from Hungary
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Ministry Monitoring Air Quality As Pollution Levels Rise
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been keeping a close eye on the air quality in Vientiane amid the widespread illegal burning of garbage, rice fields and scrubland, which has created a thick haze over the city.
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Laos To Face Drought Conditions In Next Two Months
Laos is likely to face an acute water shortage over the next two months as rivers continue to fall to lower-than-normal levels.
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Vientiane Opens Hotline To Report Fire Emergencies, Smoke Out Firebugs
Vientiane authorities have opened hotline number 1168, so the public can report fire emergencies and the illegal burning of garbage, rice fields and scrubland in and around the city.
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Lao Macroeconomic Growth Projected At 6.3 Percent In 2020
Lao’s macroeconomic growth is projected to improve moderately this year, with growth of 6.3 to 6.4 percent
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Laos Implements New Income Tax Rates
The new law provides better progressive rates for personal income tax and has lowered profit tax rates.
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Thousands Of Hmong And Lao Americans Face Deportation Under Trump Proposal
In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rep. Betty McCollum calls the plan ‘unconscionable’
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“Wear Face Masks Or Be Kicked Out Of Thailand” Says Thai Health Minister
Any ‘farangs’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country, that’s according to Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Cancer Insurance – First In Laos !
J&C Insurance is proud to announce the launch of a unique product for the first time in Laos: APA Cancer Insurance! It is the perfect solution to secure your loved ones and yourself against cancer.
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BOL Launches QR Code Payment Standard
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) makes a soft launch of the Lao QR Code standard for payments
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Private Schools In Laos Close On Fears Of Coronavirus
Several private schools, most in Laos’ capital Vientiane, have closed down as fears over the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (nCoV)
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PM Demands Faster Business Licence Approval
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told his cabinet to take steps to expedite the approval of investment and business operation licences
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Southeast Asian Governments Squeeze Freedom of the Press
Yet even by the region’s already-low standards, press freedom has taken a hit in Southeast Asia over the past two years
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Laos To Open Pang Mon Border Checkpoint Feb 1
Laos will open the Pang Mon checkpoint in Sayaboury province opposite Thailand’s Ban Huak checkpoint in Phu Sang district
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Health Ministry Rolls Out Virus Prevention Measures
Health authorities are putting in place stringent screening measures at border crossings in response to the new coronavirus outbreak
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Experts Recommend Policy, Technical Standards For Electric Vehicles In Laos
Experts met to make recommendations on policies and technical standards in the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
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Laos Once Considered The Letter R A Western Interloper. The Internet Helped Bring It Back.
Forty-five years ago, Laos’s communist government officially dropped the “R” sound from the Lao alphabet, calling it a symbol of foreign influence.
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China Confirms Coronavirus Transmitted by Humans
The outbreak has put other countries on alert as millions of Chinese travel for Lunar New Year. Authorities in Thailand and in Japan have already identified at least three cases, all involving recent travel from China.
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Russia Touts Arms Across Southeast Asia
Moscow has signed military cooperation pacts with 39 countries in the last five years, many of them in Southeast Asia, including Laos.
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Laos Faces Growing Inflation
Inflation continued to increase in December, sending a strong warning that serious action is needed to rein in the price of goods and services to prevent them rising further
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Lao’s Internet Censorship Rates 6/10
Laos and Thailand has received a score of 6 out of 10 in internet censorship, on a par with various regional peers
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Laos Dairy Buffalo Challenge
In an extraordinary example of applied capacity building, Australian businesswoman Susie Martin is leading the way in helping one of South East Asia’s poorest countries set about improving its food production systems.
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Handing Over The Reins At J&C Insurance
This week, Mr. Stephan R. Aeschbach handed over the reins of J&C Insurance to Mr. Fabrice Decico.
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Laos Urged To Think Beyond Being A Land Bridge Country
The government must employ concrete measures to implement its policy on transformation of the country from landlocked to a land bridge,
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