It is also envisaged that the market will encourage farmers to sell their produce on a wholesale basis, and it will become a centre for farmers’ groups.
Category: Laos
Lao Government Allows Tree Felling Near Site of Dam Collapse
Authorities in Laos are allowing timber companies to fell trees in an area that was flooded after a dam collapse described as Laos’ worst flooding in decades, much to the ire of residents of the formerly flooded forests.
No New Thinking in Laos?
The government’s appalling responses to the numerous dam collapses over recent years while giving the all clear to other dams illustrates it has learned nothing.
Vietnam PM agrees with plan for bio-diversity cooperation with Laos
To hold a bilateral ministerial-level meeting on accelerating cooperation activities in preserving the bio-diversity and managing preservation areas along the bilateral border.
Laos approves Hin Nam No national park
The government is now underway preparing documents to request listing the 94,000 hectare area as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Friendship bridges that are not friendly
Four ‘Friendship Bridges’ span the wide majestic Mekong River as it creates a meandering borderline between Thailand and Laos but just how friendly are these border bridges?