ASEAN: Laos moves to rejust import taxes
Vientiane – The Lao government is moving to abolish reference prices used to calculate import tax aiming to integrate with the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, according to state-run daily Vientiane Times, Tuesday. The move is also one of the … Continue reading ASEAN: Laos moves to rejust import taxes
Lao air crash kills 16, one survives
Vientiane – A military aircraft carrying several Lao high-ranking officials among others crashed in Laos’ northeastern province of Xieng Khouang Saturday morning, killing 16 people while one person survived. It is confirmed that 17 people were onboard the aircraft, with 11 … Continue reading Lao air crash kills 16, one survives
“Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
Ho Chi Minh City – Trails of Indochina have been nominated for the “World Travel Awards” for the second consecutive year in the category of Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company. The “World Travel Awards” serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate … Continue reading “Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary
Bangkok / Nong Khai – Thailand’s Nong Khai Province in collaboration with Lao PDR’s Vientiane Province and Australia are jointly organising a grand celebration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge from 4-8 April, at Hat … Continue reading Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary
ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
New Thai-Lao Friendship bridge opened
Chiang Mai – Officials in Chiang Khong District of Chiang Rai Province are preparing the launch of the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge on December 11. Chiang Rai Governor Phongsak Wangsamoe disclosed that the construction of the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is almost … Continue reading New Thai-Lao Friendship bridge opened
ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Jakarta – In line with the targets of ASEAN Economic Community 2015, Member States have intensified efforts to facilitate and reduce barriers for intra-ASEAN trade in processed food sector while also protecting consumers in the region. In a meeting held 18-20 … Continue reading ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Plane Crashed in the South of Lao
Vientiane – According to news that slowly emerge from Pakse in the southern part of Lao PDR, some 39 people died, when a Lao Airlines plane crashed into the Mekong River near Pakse International Airport. The plane was on an domestic … Continue reading Plane Crashed in the South of Lao
Lao: Dam Project Green-Lighted
Vientiane -The very controversial Don Sahong Dam, to be built in the scenic Si Phan Don area of Champasak Province in southern Laos, is getting the green light by the Lao Government. The run-of-the-river dam will operate year-round and produce 260 megawatts … Continue reading Lao: Dam Project Green-Lighted