Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia-based carrier AirAsia will begin imposing a mandatory carbon fee on all passengers starting January 1, 2025, according to the country’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The announcement was made in a written response to a parlia…
Month: November 2024
Vietnamese and Lao Provinces Aim to Strengthen Bilateral Ties.
(KPL/VNA): Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the central province of Quang Ngai, Dinh Thi Hong Minh, recently welcomed a delegation from the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) committee of Sekong province. During the meeting, which to…
Hope Art Exhibition Showcases Diverse Lao Contemporary Art.
Vientiane: (KPL) On October 31, the inaugural “Hope: Lao Contemporary Art Exhibition” (LCAE) opened in Vientiane, the exhibition brings together leading figures in Lao contemporary art as well as special needs children, with the aim of exploring vario…
China Central Bank Initiates First Outright Reverse Repos.
Vientiane: (Xinhua/KPL?) China’s central bank announced Thursday that it has conducted “outright reverse repo” operations, the first of its kind since the monetary policy tool was introduced earlier this week. In a statement, the People’s Bank of Chin…
Luang Namtha Embarks on 22-Kilovolt Power Grid Project to Enhance Regional Connectivity.
Vientiane: (KPL) Luang Namtha Province has unveiled plans to develop a 22-kilovolt medium-voltage power grid stretching 143 kilometers, aimed at boosting power infrastructure and supporting economic growth in the region. The network will also feature …
Korea-Laos Cultural Festival Highlights Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship Success in 2024.
Vientiane: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is hosting the Korea-Laos Cultural Festival 2024 at Vientiane Center in Vientiane on Nov 1-2 to celebrate Lao PDR’s successful chairmanship of ASEAN in 2024.
According to Lao News Agency, the festival o…