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Laos and China agree to increase economic cooperation
Laos and the Peoples Republic of China have agreed to strengthen and promote the economic cooperation plan signed between two sides for 2011-2015 by linking the seventh five year social-economic development plan of Laos with the 12th five-year social-economic development plan of China<Read Full Text here>
Govt reaffirms readiness to host ASEM Summit
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The government has reaffirmed its readiness to host the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit from November 5-6, with all preparations currently proceeding on schedule.<Read Full Tex Here>
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Govt seeks increase in budget deficit
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| The government plans to enlarge the budget deficit amid worries that the move will put more pressure on the government to manage public debt. <Read Full Tex Here> |
Chinese firm to spend US$1.5b to develop That Luang marsh |
The government has given the green light for a Chinese company, Wan Feng Shanghai Real State to develop the 365-hectare That Luang marsh area of Vientiane as a specific economic zone, to stimulate socio-economic development in Laos.<Read Full Text Here>
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Laos to build 41 special economic zones |
The government plans to build 41 special and specific economic zones in a bid to attract foreign direct investment to boost development in rural areas. <Read Full Tex Here> |
Nam Phou project approved after sixth design |
Authorities have finally given the go ahead to plans for the development of Nam Phou in central Vientiane after the design was finalized at a meeting last week.<read Full Tex Here>
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That Luang marsh to become Vientiane's showpiece
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Plans to turn Vientiane's That Luang marsh into an attractive urban development envisage an area of green spaces, wetlands, a public park, new roads, residential areas, and commercial centers. <Read Full Tex Here> |
Elephant Festival 2012 is ready |
An annual 6th Elephant Festival 2012 will be held on 17-19 February in Sayabouly district, which was discussed at a recent preparatory festival meeting of Sayabouly Tourism Division last week. <Read Full Text Here> |
