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Lao government approves date for opening rail line from China
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2021
» The Lao government has approved Dec 2 as the launch date for the official opening of the railway line linking the country with China.
Laos to test train line to China in August
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2021
» Laos plans to conduct the first test on the railway line linking its capital Vientiane and China in August, a Lao official said.
Ex-Lao president's wife, son drown when boat overturns
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2021
» A luxury boat capsized in the popular Nam Ngum reservoir in Laos and eight passengers drowned, including the wife and son of former Lao president Chummaly Sayasone.
Laos buys fewer Thai goods after VAT at Friendship Bridge
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2017
» Laotians have spent less money on goods in Thailand after Vientiane imposed a 10% value-added tax late last year, a Lao customs official said on Thursday.
Screening list announced for Luang Prabang Film Festival
Online Reporters, Published on 13/10/2016
» LUANG PRABANG - Thirty-two films will be screened at this year's Luang Prabang Film Festival, which will run from Dec 2 to 7, organisers announced.
Laos, China confirm railway launch date
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2015
» The Lao and Chinese governments have signed an agreement to officially launch the construction of a new 418 kilometre railway next month.
Laos, China set date to launch train project
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2015
» VIENTIANE - A long-delayed railway project linking Laos and China will finally be marked with a groundbreaking ceremony in December to herald its launch.
Laos seeks better rail loan terms from China
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2015
» The government of Laos is preparing for talks with China in an attempt to secure a better loan interest rate for a joint railway project.
Cambodia tourist target under challenge
Online Reporters, Published on 13/08/2015
» A Cambodian plan to attract 5 million tourists to the country in 2015 is hanging in the balance despite a rise in the first half of this year.
Feasibility study planned for Laos-Vietnam railway
Online Reporters, Published on 20/07/2015
» South Korea will conduct a feasibility study for a new railway connecting Vientiane in Laos and southern Vietnam.