Australian Agricultural research projects in Savannakhet deliver results to Lao farmers

(KPL) The Australian Ambassador to Lao PDR, Ms. Lynda Worthaisong and project implementing teams from Savannakhet Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office (PAFO) visited two research project sites in Outhoumphone and Champhone districts in Savannakhet province on 10 May.

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PM to attend joint cabinet meeting in Thailand

(KPL) Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, his wife and a high ranking delegation of the Lao PDR will attend the Laos- Thailand Second Joint Cabinet Retreat (JCR) and the Second Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Chiang Mai, on May 19-20.

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President Ho Chi Minh's birthday celebrated in Laos

(KPL) The Nguyen Du Kindergarten, Primary and High School in Lao capital city Vientiane, on May 15 launched a contest about the life and career of former President Ho Chi Minh, an activity to celebrate his 123rd birthday (May 19, 1890-2013). .

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Germany gives more stipends to Lao students

(KPL) Vientiane , May 16, 2013, three additional Lao graduate students will be able to earn degrees at German universities.

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Private companies declare support for International Children's Day

(KPL) The Lao Red Cross, VimpelCom and DM Trade and Construction have presented a donation of 25 million kip to the National Committee for Mothers and Children,

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Govt vows to further promote market-oriented production

(KPL) Lao government has vowed to further help and promote the manufacturers of rice, maize, coffee, rubber tree, cassava, tea, eucalyptus and sugarcane for domestic consumption and export.

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Vientiane to implement over 900 projects next fiscal year

(KPL) Vientiane Capital has planned to implement more than 900 projects amounting to 125 billion kip for the coming fiscal year (2013-2014) to ensure its constant socio-economic growth.

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Proposed ADB Project for Agriculture Infrastructure

(KPL) The proposed project of US$60 million concessional loan will support the continuing transition of the East West Economic Corridor (EWEC) into an inclusive economic growth corridor, in line with the Greater Mekong Sub region (GMS) Strategic Framework.

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Lao NA delegation meets Vietnamese NA president

(KPL) " Laos and Vietnam should continue to strengthen sharing experience on ethnic minorities' affairs, especially about the implementation of poverty reduction and resettlement programs." Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung suggested at the reception for a Lao National Assembly's Committee for Ethnic Affairs' delegation,

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Kiettisack International School extends assistance to primary schools

(KPL) The Kiettisack International School on May 10 provided education materials to Thakhek Primary School, Hadsayfong district, and Wattay Noy Primary School, Sikhottabong district, Vientiane Capital.

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Expired goods and prohibited cosmetic buried

(KPL) The Champassak authorities of Food and Drugs Control Department have buried a number of expired consumers goods and prohibited cosmetic worth over 7 million kip.

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Chess Federation selects athletes for the 27 th SEA Games

(KPL) The Lao Chess Federation (LCF) has organised a competition to select two teams of male and female players to compete in the upcoming 27th SEA Games in Myanmar, scheduled for December 2013. The qualifying round was held at the Chao Anouvong Secondary School in Vientiane on May 12.

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