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Seven irrigation projects on the Mekong River in Vientiane are encountering insufficient water inflow because the river level is falling more rapidly than usual, an official said on Friday. Some 3,680 hectares of rice fields in Hadxaifong and Pakngum districts irrigated by the seven irrigation systems Mayoury and Pheuiphanh Ngaosrivathana have itemised and analysed all the available information about the different protective guardian spirits of sacred places in Laos. They have used unpublished texts, paintings, local lore and guesswork to piece together a complex and sometimes confusing overview The village of Viengkeo in Hongsa district was spotlessly clean and the front yards of all the houses neatly swept. Candlelit lanterns were attached to gateways and many of the houses had lanterns hanging in the doorways. The streets were lined with newly planted banana trees. This could only mean one ... PanAust announce trading halt (BPN) ... The Hmong plight continues as the US continues their abandonment(VT) ... Lao-Hmong Fear to Speak During US, Thailand Visit (Scoop) ... Thailand seizes two tons of ivory destined for Laos (BD) ... First train from Singapore brings tourists to Laos (VT or ANN) ... Security beefed up on Burma-Laos border (Mizzima) ... US backs provincial education development in Laos (VT) ... Laos: Ministry of Info. & Culture reviews 5-year performance (VT) ... Vietnam and Laos plan 500 kV transmission line (ND) ... Germany gives 2.3 million dollars to cull Laos' opium cultivation (ET) ... Germany helps former opium farmers in Oudomxay (VT or ANN) ... Laos: Work starts on pavilion to preserve historic city pillars (VT) ... Laos signs agreement to smooth regional transit (VT) ... Laos signs agreement to smooth regional transit (ANN) ... Private firms to develop That Luang esplanade (VT) ... Laos: Doctors urge pharmacies to sell only prescription medication (VT) ... Laos Will Simplify Customs Procedures With Online System (Bernama) ... Laos, Cambodia cooperate in border demarcation survey (MCOT) ... Vietnam helps Laos implement hydro-electric power projects (VOV) ... Traditional Hmong cooking reflects rural culture (JS Online) ... Agents Intercept Opium Shipment [from Laos] At DHL Facility (WLWT) ... Laos HC to start construction of 1,800 MW Hongsa Power Plant in Nov ... Penny Smith gets a taste for steamy, mystical Laos & the local whisky ... Lao Pictures: Camera is a passport to the world (Daily Examiner) ... New pavilion to showcase Vientiane 's roots (VT) ... Laos: Customs clearance to be simplified (VT) ... Lao Defence Minister visits Vietnam (VOV) ... Lao Hydropower Plant - Nam Theun 2 (Nation) ... Lao Govt to lower budget deficit (VT) ... France backs supply of water to urban communities (VT) ... Record low Mekong River poses threat to millions (AFP/Y) ... Mekong River Runs Dry; Cargo Ships Grounded For 10 Days (BNM) ... The mighty Mekong river is just a memory (Bangkok Post) ... NGOs push for talks with Beijing on dam impact (Bangkok Post) ... Thai paper criticizes China's closure of Mekong dams (Investors) ... A month on the Mekong (Chicago Tribune) ... Thailand may deport 1.3M migrants (Inquirer) February 15-21, 2010 Senior Lao government officials yesterday called for a unanimous global agreement to end the use of cluster munitions. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Phongsavath Boupha spoke at the half-day Special Event on the Convention on Cluster Munitions, convened in Vientiane . “I urge and Small towns in Laos are experiencing an influx of migrants in search of better living conditions, increasing the strain on infrastructure and services such as water and sanitation, the UN & government officials say. Laos is experiencing a high urbanization rate of 4-5 percent per annum, adding to pressure on Up a winding dirt path through lush mountains comes the sound of whistling from the side of the road. Narrowly missing a passing motorbike, two young boys with machine guns leap out of the dense jungle. We need to move fast, but as one boy hauls me to the top of a steep, muddy slope his hand flicks to The world heritage listed town of Luang Prabang has returned to the top of a list of best tourist destinations as polled by Wanderlust Travel Magazine. The magazine announces its Wanderlust Travel Awards annually. This year Luang Prabang received first place with a score of 94.74 percent, followed Lao authorities have admitted that Laos is facing increasing negative impacts from mining industry, especially on the environment, due to failure by the companies or investors to abide by the regulations & agreements they signed with the Lao Govt... the violations ... totaled as many as 8,000 and more than Many local Hmong families say they have lost touch with loved ones who were forcibly removed from refugee camps in Thailand late last year, an advocate says. Vaughn Vang of the Lao Hmong Human Rights Council in Green Bay said Thursday a source told him the refugees were placed in a remote A senior official from the NCEHWH has advised people who use natural water sources to preserve or grow more trees to counteract the water shortage this summer... every year in March, April and May the weather is very hot and dry, which reduces the supply of water from natural sources. Deputy PM and MD Lieutenant General Douangchay Phichit urged officials to accelerate work in a village being built to house recently returned illegal Lao migrants from Thailand. Lieutenant General Douangchay, his delegates and local media on Saturday travelled from Vientiane to Phonkham village in Salamander Energy Plc, a U.K. explorer, is preparing to drill a well in Laos as it suspended a well onshore Thailand. The Bang Nouan-1 well on the Savannakhet PSC block in Laos is expected to be drilled “in the coming days” the London- based explorer said in a statement today. ... Lao-American: Restaurant manager makes community her new family ![]() ... Sacramento agency that aided Hmong has folded (SacBee)
... Vietnam’s real estate project contributes to Laos’ development (ND) ... Laos: ‘We are part of the universal Church’ (CNA) ... Lao Minister Warns Hmong Returnees of Subversion (Scoop) ... Shirin Neshat Turns Toward Laos in Madrid Exhibition (NY Times) ... Open-air buses prove popular in Luang Prabang (VT) ... Laos: Education reforms reap benefits (VT) ... Central bank of Laos vows to rein in inflation (ANN) ... Laos eyes to become Asean's major electricity producer (Bernama) ... Vientiane compensates Dongphosy land occupiers (VT) ... Lao govt close to decision on Tigo sale (ANN) ... Lao Govt to spur rural development (VT) ... Remittances account for roughly a third of the economy of Laos (NJ) ... Sisattanak eyes top spot in school competition (VT) ... Laos: Formation of land, natural resource commission proposed (VT) ... Hmong refugees said to have little food, supplies in remote camp in Laos ... Officials detail plans to help Hmong returnees resettle (ANN) ... Cafe de Laos a tasty union of Thai and Laotian cuisines (CPO) ... Salamander Energy says Lao well expected to spud (IB Times) ... EU supports improved rice milling in Laos (VT) ... Chinese, Vietnamese enjoy a happy new year in Laos (VT) ... Laos Responds to Samantha Orobator's Lawyer (VOA) ... Low water levels in Mekong River force companies to cancel trips (eTN) ... Mekong Divides Different Worlds In 'Golden Triangle' (NPR) ... Eating local in exotic locales like Laos (LP) ... Mekong activists call for Australian help to save river (ABC) February 8-14, 2010 Chane Thaphone points to the line of trees that run parallel to the water’s edge off the boat’s port side. “Water up, October, 20 metres,” he says in broken English over the hum of the engine and the splash of the prow. He’s pointing to the bottommost outline of the trees, where the jungle’s roots are ICC has learned that 48 Laotian Christians are currently being held until they recant their faith. Yesterday, February 9, at 3:00 pm, the deputy government leader of Ta-Oyl district, visited the field where the Laotian Christians are forced to live. The deputy, Mr. Khamnun, ordered them to cease building Many local Hmong families say they have lost touch with loved ones who were forcibly removed from refugee camps in Thailand late last year, an advocate says. Vaughn Vang of the Lao Hmong Human Rights Council in Green Bay said Thursday a source told him the refugees were placed in a remote The celebration of the 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the Lao capital in November is the biggest event in Laos for 2010. Therefore a number of artists focus on painting people’s lifestyle in the capital over the past years including what have been disappeared due to modernization so that younger Travel and Tourism in Laos report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data (2002-2007), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors Officials are considering setting up a land research information exchange network, believing it would help government efforts to improve land and natural resources development plans. The National Land Management Authority and Village Fund International held a meeting on Wednesday at Four new hydropower plants are scheduled to begin commercial operation this year in Laos, which aims to become the "battery of ASEAN" in the near future, media reports said Wednesday. The Ministry of Energy and Mines said electricity generation at hydropower plants Nam Ngum 2 and Nam Lik The smuggling of cars into Laos from neighbouring countries remains a major problem, even though the government has stepped up efforts to curb such criminal activities. The government has revoked its policy to allow people to pay tax on smuggled vehicles in a bid to put a stop to the practice, but this As U.S. and international officials work to ensure the safety of thousands of deported Hmong refugees in communist Laos, some Wisconsin Rapids-area residents continue to worry about family and friends. Xia Moua Thao, 54, Wisconsin Rapids, still has not heard from his three relatives whom the Thai The Govt is eyeing measures for the proper management of illegal foreign workers in Laos and officials will meet this month to define responsibilities clearly amongst line ministries.... management of the issue involves several sectors so responsibilities amongst the relevant ministries must first be made About 100 local officials, police & villagers put guns to the heads of Christians during their Sunday morning service in a village in Laos last month, forcing them from their worship and homes, according to an advocacy organization. HRWLRF reported that in Katin village of Ta-Oyl district, Saravan Province The World Bank will provide Laos with new grants of US$46.5 million to boost development in the education, environment, and energy and mines sectors. According to a press release from the World Bank, the new grants will help the Lao government to implement four projects, including an Educational The extension of a downtown Vientiane railway link from Thanalaeng station near the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge to Khamsavat village in Xaysettha district may begin soon. Lao NRADDG Sonesack Nhansana said on Friday the Thai Govt had provided a grant of 10 million baht to conduct a preliminary design The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping Laos roll out new power lines in underserved areas which will help improve living standards and increase opportunities to export excess power to neighboring Thailand. ADB is providing a $20 million grant for the first module of the Greater Mekong ... Ord River close to selecting feasibility study provider for Laos (BS) ... St. Paul woman pleads guilty to smuggling elephant parts from Laos (ST) ... Cambodia: Trade with Laos rose 4pc in 2009 (PPP) ... Laos: Lucky trees bring good fortune at New Year (VT) ... Laos: Govt to revoke reference prices on imports (VT) ... Laos: Export tariffs on raw materials set to rise (ANN) ... Lao-Hmong: Government silences, deports thousands (WND) ... Transport sector gears up for Chinese New Year travel in Laos (VT) ... Cambodia and Laos Telecommunications Report Q1 2010 (OW) ... Laos: Inspired by the law’s power to create (NE) ... Viet trade union delegation visits Laos (VOV) ... Viet nationals honoured in Laos (VOV) ... Update of the Luang Prabang Teak Program (IFT) ... Thai agency blocked from Lao-Hmong refugee access (UNPO) ... Norwegian Peoples Aid gets Green Light for 3rd Lao Province (SA) ... Laos: an archaeological blank page (ANN) ... Laos: Doctors to certify H1N1 vaccinations (VT) ... Vientiane province awaits govt nod on budget for new town (VT) ... Laos: MMG pays US$280-million tax for 2003-2010 periods (KPL) ... Indochina Bank in Laos celebrates first anniversary (VT) ... Norwegian aid to support UXO clearance (VT) ... Carlsberg Unaware of Public Listing of Beer Lao (ScandAsia) ... Activists argue that “dams will kill the mighty Mekong” (VNB) ... Opponents of Mekong dams campaign in Australia (ABC) February 1-7, 2010 Laos was "moving toward" allowing access to ethnic Hmong whose repatriation by Thailand in December sparked international outrage, a US diplomat said Saturday. "I think the Lao have indicated that they're moving toward allowing access but (it) may not be as quickly as we would like," From 1964 to 2008, more than 50,000 Lao people were the victims of accidents involving unexploded ordnance (UXO), according to the first survey report... About 60 percent (30,000) of people maimed or killed by UXO suffered accidents between 1964 and 1973, said NRA Director Dr Malinga IT is a harsh lesson to watch a young girl learn: tardiness can leave you blind. Ten-year-old Hatsaline has endured a 10-hour bus ride from her village to arrive at the Laotian capital, Vientiane, little more than a half-hour late for her doctor's appointment. She sits alone on a waiting room chair clinging to For thousands of years, bags like these have been handmade only in the homes of the Khmu ethnic group of Laos, a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, which has one of the lowest per capita income levels in the world. The Nature Bags are now being produced for sale to others by the Khmu as part The repatriation of more than 4,000 ethnic Hmong people from Thailand to Laos this past Dec. 28-29 has created a current of vehement opposition in the international community, especially among human rights organizations and at the United Nations. Will the issue of the Hmong in the temporary Vientiane has thanked the Thai Govt for returning 4,000 ethnic Hmong to Laos. It said the decision had boosted relations between the two neighbours. Visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavat yesterday said his Govt was delighted that its Thai counterpart had treated the Hmong issue A spokesman for Laos' government said Wednesday that United Nations representatives are welcome to visit thousands of ethnic Hmong who were forcibly repatriated from Thailand late last year. Foreign Ministry spokesman Khenthong Nuanthasing told The Associated Press by phone from the capital, The government is planning to include the construction of a national railway and super-highway in its next five year socio-economic development plan, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Planning and Investment.... the government was looking for sources of funding to roll out the large-scale Malaysian firms involved in information and communication technology (ICT) have been urged to take advantage of the boom in the sector in Laos... the time was now ripe for Malaysian ICT companies, to explore the Indochinese nation. "To date, we have only utilised ICT at offices and such. But this is now More than 80,000 people attended the annual Vat Phou Festival in Laos' Champassak province which ended on Saturday (January 30), with the surge in visitors causing traffic jams on the last two nights of the event. Vat Phou is the second World Heritage Site in Laos, after the Unesco added the temple A sweatshop in Laos has been filmed churning out sport clothing on the cheap for SportsDirect, paying workers just £1 a day for a 12 hour shift. Workers hunch over sewing machines enduring searing heat in a factory that Construction of the largest electricity power plant in Laos will kick off at the end of this year according to a Lao shareholder in the project. “The ground breaking ceremony for the Hongsa lignite project is planned for November,” Lao HSE Deputy Director General Dr Sayphet Amphayvanh said on Friday Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and 16 other rights groups on Monday urged Laos to give foreign observers access to thousands of ethnic Hmong expelled from Thailand. In a letter to Lao President Choummaly Sayasone, the organisations expressed "serious concerns for the safety and Pakxe international airport in Champassak province will be closed from February 10 to May 10 to upgrade 1,625 metres of runway to meet international standards. During this period, flights to and from Pakxe will be diverted to Savannakhet airport. Director of the Pakxe Airport Improvement ... Laos open to idea of access to Hmong repatriates (ANN) ... Unitel Vietnam presents computers to Lao school (VOV) ... Construction of third Lao-Thai bridge ahead of schedule (LV/KPL) ... Laos: Locals prepare to open homes to Elephant Festival visitors (LV) ... Dr.Frazier Adventure Road Through Laos (M-USA) ... Sepon copper production reaches new record (LV/KPL) ... Five-star hotel to be built in Vientiane by Vietnamese (LV/KPL) ... Viet PM receives Lao education minister (VOV) ... Leading Lao Brewery Company Ready for Public Listing (CRI) ... KT Launches ‘Tribes and Rivers of Northern Laos’ - A 7 Day Tour (TV) ... Laos: Higher education to promote excellence (VT) ... Laos president to visit Japan from Mar 2 (BBC/Investors or AP) ... UK Company to further prospecting oil in Laos this month (LV/KPL) ... LPFL invests US$ 40 million in tree plantation in southern Laos (LV/KPL) ... Honda Foundation awards scholarship to Lao students (LV/KPL) ... Laos invites Indian investment (Express India or MyNews) ... Congress, Hmong Scholar Urge Laos To Admit UNHCR (Scoop) ... Vietnam, Laos to build five-star hotel in Vientiane (VOV) ... Laos Launches Strategy To Address Malnutrition (Bernama) ... Lao-Viet joint stock company to exploit Vung Ang Port approved (ND) ... Laos to pilot plan to narrow Asean development gap (VT) ... Spectacular Vangvieng cave popular with locals (VT) ... Sepon Mine offers copper to Vilabouly Buddha casting (LV/KPL) ... Laos & Vietnam: Tales of Indochina: to open up or not to open up (eTN) ... 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