Volkswagen to build electric vehicle factory in Indonesia
Germany’s automaker Volkswagen plans to a build battery and electric vehicle (EV) factory worth 5 billion USD as part of its plan to set up an EV chain in Indonesia.According to the Indonesian newspaper Kumparan, the Indonesian Government has confirme…
DMW shuts down travel consultancy agency for illegal recruitment
Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople on Friday led the closure of a travel consultancy agency in Quezon City for illegal recruitment. In an interview, Ople said that OVM Visa Assistance and Travel Consultancy located in Barangay Pasong T…
Mindanao cacao takes center stage in Davao, Zambo fairs
Mindanao cacao byproducts are taking center stage at chocolate fairs in the cities of Davao and Zamboanga. In this city, the 2nd Cacao Mindanao Artisan Chocolate Fair that showcases the best of Mindanao’s cacao opened on Friday at the SM City Mall. Th…
Stakeholders push for high rice production in Mindanao
At least 180 farmers and partners from three regions have joined hands here to push for the promotion of high-yielding rice varieties and use cost-cutting technologies for production. In a statement Friday, the Agricultural Training Institute in the Ca…
DPWH completes 2 road projects in La Union, Pangasinan
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of the access road with slope protection in Barangay Nagyubuyuban this city and an asphalt overlay project in Pangasinan province in time for the rainy season. In a st…
French Alumni Day Celebrated in Vientiane
The first edition of the French “Alumni Day”, an event celebrated all over the world for students who have studied in France or have been educated in French schools, was celebrated at the French Embassy in Vientiane on May 26.In the presence of Vice M…
National Consultation on Food Systems Transformation Held
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) has organised the National Consultation on Food Systems Transformation meeting in Vientiane on Jun 2.Mr Thatsaka Saphangthong, Director General of Planning and Cooperation, MAF, Mr. Nasar Hayat, FAO Count…
President plants trees on Int’l Children’s Day
President Thongloun Sisoulith and his deputies Pany Yathortou and Bounthong Chithmay participated in a tree planting event organized by the Presidential Office in Vientiane on Jun 1 in celebrating the 99th International Children’s Day (Jun 1, 1924-202…
PH flag hoisted at Cambodia ASEAN Para Games
The Philippine flag was formally raised alongside the 10 colors from other participating countries during the 12th ASEAN Para Games team welcome ceremony at the Morodok Techo National Stadium here on Friday. Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC) Presi…
French box office film Asterix and Obelix to be screened in Vientiane
Moviegoers will be able to discover the new adventures of the two heroes Gallic at the Major Cineplex in Vientiane Center, Vientiane.The film will be screened in Thai or French, with Lao subtitles.A preview of the film was organized on May 31 at the i…
DPM Saleumxay receives US-ASEAN Business Council Senior Vice President
Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith received in Vientiane on Jun 1 a courtesy visit from Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the US-ASEAN Business Council Michael W. Michalak, whose office is …