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2012 Issue 159 www.vientianetimes.la with many teams they can still only clear 5,000 hectares each year. Almost 30,000 hectares of UXO-contaminated land have been cleared since 1996. Mr Phoukhieo said the Army teams have to be further trained by the NRA and UXO Lao before they will be allowed to clear land. In one year Laos can clear about 5,000 hectares, but with the assistance of the armys clearance teams we will be able to do much more. However, we cannot say just how much more as we have insufficient funding from the government to fully carry out the task, he said. The NRA must look for international donors to supplement the government
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PM calls on Saravan to boost commercial production

Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong on Monday advised authorities and officials in Saravan province to make full use of untapped potential to boost agricultural production in the southern province. He suggested the provincial authorities carry out surveys to identify areas where certain crops grow well, and encourage local farmers to grow these crops on a commercial basis. The premier made the suggestion during a two-day visit to the province that ended yesterday. He asked officials to identify markets where locally grown cash crops could be sold after learning that many farmers, including banana growers, had stopped planting the crop because there was no market. Mr Thongsing advised the province to do more to ensure that more young people enrolled in schools, especially girls. He said many children in remote areas were not attending school or had not completed compulsory primary education. Saravan provincial Governor Mr Khamboun Douangpanya briefed the premier on socio-economic development in the province over the first nine months of this fiscal year. In the first three quarters, the provinces gross domestic product reached more than 2,568 billion kip (94.08 percent of the yearly plan). The authorities had been able to collect revenue in excess of the years plan and, as of June 28, had collected more than 47.5 billion kip, the governor said. Per capita income exceeded 6.8 million kip (US$856), but is lower than the national average of just over US$1,000. So far, 124 state-invested projects worth more than 26.8 billion kip have been implemented, out of 156 projects worth more than 34.6 billion kip outlined in the plan for the year.

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The Lao National Regulatory Authority (NRA) is seeking the assistance of the Lao Peoples Army to join forces with the Lao National UXO Programme (UXO Lao) for unexploded ordnance clearance this year. We will work with the Armys UXO clearance teams because we want to clear more of our land each year, NRA Director Mr Phoukhieo Chanthasomboun told Vientiane Times on Tuesday. By 2020 the government aims to have cleared UXO from 200,000 hectares of land, removing devices from 20,000 hectares each year. UXO Lao employs teams of 22 people to clear one hectare each month, but even

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Regarding education, the governor informed the premier that all school-aged children in four of the eight districts have completed primary school. Officials are now working to ensure that all children in the other four districts complete primary school by 2015. Mr Khamboun assured the premier that all cluster villages now have a dispensary with medical staff stationed there to offer services to local people. He noted that the number of people visiting the dispensaries was increasing. During the visit to the southern region, Mr Thongsing and his delegation also toured the Xekong Coal Mine No. 1.

European tourism to Laos in decline

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The number of Europeans visiting Laos is falling as the financial crisis in the region continues, according to the Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism. Speaking to journalists in Vientiane on Tuesday, Mr Chaleune Warinthrasak said that whilst this was true, the total number of tourists in Laos is not falling because we are now promoting tourism within Asean and the region, for the culture and natural scenic beauty we offer. This year the country is running the Visit Laos Year campaign to attract more tourists. The growth of tourism benefits local people and will help those living in rural areas by providing much needed income to protect historic sites

Mr Chaleune Warinthrasak (second left), Vice President of the Lao Journalists Association Mr Somsanouk Mixay (third left) and other tourism officials attend the meeting.

and natural attractions. The revenue generated from tour groups will help the authorities to achieve their vision of sustainable tourism, which will protect the

countrys cultural heritage and provide a better life for nearby rural communities. Most visitors to Laos at the moment are coming from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam,

and Singapore with significant numbers also from Japan and the Republic of Korea. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is targeting 3.5 million

tourist arrivals by 2015. That number would be expected to generate about US$500 million in revenue. Mr Chaleune also said that last year more than 2.7 million tourists overall visited Laos, generating revenue of almost US$400 million. Next year, Laos will host the Asean Tourism Forum in Vientiane from January 17-24. Director General of the ministrys Tourism Marketing Department, Mr Saly Phimphinith, said people from the Republic of Korea consider Laos a popular tourist destination because they like to play golf here as its not expensive. Golf tours from Korea are arriving in Laos on Lao Airlines flights three times per week. Currently, about 70 percent of all visitors come from neighbouring countries, with only 30 percent from other

regions. Half of the tourists in Laos are from Thailand. They like to come here because Lao and Thai people speak similar languages so they can understand each other without the need for interpreters, Mr Saly pointed out. According to the ministry, American people of Lao origin are returning in increasing numbers to tour the country. We have plans to attract more tourists from Europe and the USA because the income derived from these tourists is quite high, he added. Visitors from Europe and the USA spend about US$72 per day while people from neighbouring countries spend US$20-US$30 a day. Actually, Laos hopes that many more people from Europe and the USA will come here because they contribute more, Mr Saly said.

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Clean water supply comes to Xebangfay

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Some 7,525 people in Khammuan and Savannakhet provinces are set to have clean water, and the health and sanitation benefits that will flow from that. A treatment plant being built in the area is now 90 percent complete and will officially open in October this year, according to project head Mr Phouthone Souliyong. The plant will have the capacity to produce 900 cubic metres of water per day, supplying people in five nearby villages. Four of them are in Xebangfay district in Khammuan province and one is in Xayboury district in neighbouring Savannakhet province. The Korean International and Cooperation Agency (KOICA) provided a grant

of more than 15 billion kip (US$2 million) to build the water treatment plant in Xebangfay district. The Lao government meanwhile has contributed more than 7 billion kip (US$1 million) to build asphalt roads in Nongbone village and a road leading to the project site. Xebangfay residents currently use wells as a water source, but often there is not enough water in the dry season and occasionally the wells become contaminated. A clean water supply and proper sanitation are essential for development and contribute significantly to improving villagers living standards. Mr Phouthone said residents will be able to access clean drinking water directly at their doors, and that this will result in a sharp decline in sanitation and health problems

through the prevention of waterborne diseases. The new water treatment plant is a vital boost to development in the area and will also help encourage more investment by the private sector, largely in guesthouses, restaurants and hotels. The Phoutpaseuth Construction Company is the contractor responsible for building the water treatment plant, a holding reservoir and the associated pipeline network which is about 25 kilometres in length. Between 1991 and 2011, KOICA provided more than 390 billion kip (US$49 million) to Laos for 25 development projects. This year, KOICA plans to provide US$9 million for seven projects in the areas of health, sanitation and rural development.

Mr Sangkhan Choumkhamphanh (left) makes an opening speech at the training course in Vientiane last week.

Radio crews turn up volume on human trafficking message

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Reading project opens doors for Lao children

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The Room to Read project is growing steadily, providing reading opportunities and encouraging the development of women and children, and is planning to replicate its success in Savannakhet province. Country Director of Room to Read Ms Somphet Vongphachan told Vientiane Times the project works in education development for children, to improve their reading and writing skills and teach them good reading habits. Ms Somphet has received an award for four years of writing and publishing books for use in schools. Since 2005, she has written novels that are easy to follow, unlike many that are currently available. I come from a poor family and learned that nothing could give me a bright future except education. To succeed in life, a person needs to have knowledge, study in an educational institution, and have encouragement from yourself and your family. She says the most important thing for children is learning to read and write Lao, because these skills are the gateway to learning everything else. This is why the Room to Read project is so significant for human resource development. The project also promotes gender equality and encourages girls to finish secondary school so they stand a better chance of earning a living. Nationwide, more than 200 community schools have been built and over 1,000 libraries have been set up since the project began in 2005, and more than 1,000 girls are taking part in activities. In seven years the budget has increased by US$200,000 to US$4 million and the staff involved have grown from four to 55.

Ms Somphet Vongphachan talks about the reading project.

Media personnel from both the capital and the provinces have undergone a training course to help them raise awareness about human trafficking issues. Twenty radio hosts, reporters, editors and technical staff from Vientiane and the provinces of Champassak, Saravan, Savannakhet and Vientiane learned about a wide range of reporting techniques, to help get the message out that human trafficking is a serious threat. Human trafficking, preventing child sexual exploitation, promoting safe migration and the relevant legal frameworks and policies were all topics at the three-day capacity-building course held in Vientiane from July 3-5. Lao National Radio hosted the training programme in cooperation with the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking and technical and financial support from the International Labour Organisation, Village Focus International and World Vision Laos. Trainers advised radio reporters on how to produce

more interesting and attention grabbing scripts for their public awareness campaigns, in order to get their message across more effectively. The participants studied the relevant theory and held group discussions, as well as going through role plays, such as preparing press releases for a mock press conference, interviewing audience members and simulating live radio reports. They also learnt a variety of other useful media messaging techniques, which the reporters will take back to their provinces to reproduce and broadcast on their own radio stations. The attendees said they found this aspect of the training particularly useful. A volunteer from Laongam district, Saravan province, Mr Phouthone Duangoudom said I have been working as a volunteer with Village Focus International on countertrafficking, helping them conduct outreach activities in schools and villages. I found it very important to develop key messages about human trafficking on radio slots and make educational programmes that we could

rebroadcast for many people in our target audiences. The instructors advised the radio producers about forming a strategic communication plan regarding reaching listeners at the rural village level. To further increase public awareness about human trafficking, child sexual exploitation and safe migration, Lao National Radio committed to continue producing radio awareness campaigns, and providing free airtime to allow their broadcast. Deputy Director General of Lao National Radio Mr Sangkhan Choumkhamphanh said I would like to encourage the entire radio community to take the initiative to reproduce the radio campaigns that we drafted during the training. Adjust them according to local customs and broadcast them on your stations as soon as you return home. Mr Sangkhan, who was a chief trainer at the course, asserted that Lao National Radio will continue collaborating with international partners to increase public awareness on human trafficking and safe migration through its programmes.

The project has been extended by the government for a further five years from 20112016. Besides expanding to Savannakhet, it will also help and coordinate with Oudomxay and Vientiane provinces, and the capital. Ms Somphet thanked all parties involved, especially the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Lao government for their cooperation and helping the project to reach out to more children. If better education can be provided, the work being done in Laos will live up to Room to Reads motto The world will change if we give children an education.

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An Australian aid group is donating US$60,000 for the development of the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU). Representatives of the Union Aid Abroad - Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad (APHEDA) yesterday signed an agreement with LFTU Vice President Mr Symoun Ounlasy, and LFTU Labour Protection Department Director General, Mr Ounkham Bounyaseng. The LFTU Capacity Building Project 2012-2013 aims to continue its work at national, provincial, district and enterprise levels. The financing will help the LFTU adapt to its changing role in the market economy. The project will focus on networking between the LFTU and international unions, the implementation of LFTUs five-year plan, and promoting the awareness of asbestos as a hazard to reduce exposure. The projects activities include a study tour and training on collective bargaining agreements, and development and training in the area of occupational health.

Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA was created in 1984 as the overseas aid agency of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. It contributes directly to countries and regions of the world where workers are disadvantaged by poverty, a lack of workplace, denial of labour and human rights, civil conflict and war. The agency has supported the Lao Federation of Trade Unions since 2004 with funding of about US$315,000 over the past eight years. The funding has gone towards occupational health and safety, English language training, information technology training, and providing equipment. We want to improve and enable union leaders at all levels to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to fulfill their roles as leaders in contributing to meeting the challenges of the growing private sector, Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA representative Mr Phillip Hazelton said at the signing ceremony. LFTU President Mr Khamla Lorlonsy thanked the Australian agency and other international organisations for their contributions to union capacity building and the protection of Lao workers.

The Lao government reaffirmed yesterday it would strive to fulfill its commitment to achieve the 5th Millennium Development Goal (MDG5) as Laos joined the rest of the world in marking World Population Day. The Lao government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), celebrates World Population Day which falls on July 11 every year. This year the day carries the theme Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Dr Bounthavy Sisouphanthong delivered a message to mark the day and reaffirmed the governments commitment to achieving the relevant MDG. Today, the Lao government reaffirms its commitment to achieve MDG5 and further commits to invest more to ensure that every woman, every man and every young person in the country has access to reproductive healthcare, he told media representatives present at the event. The government admitted that achieving MDG5, Improve maternal health, is a big challenge for Laos as the maternal mortality rate remains high.

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Climate change adaptation project aims to strengthen farmers resilience

In Laos, statistics show that every day at least two deaths occur, of mothers and babies, during childbirth, Dr Bounthavy said, adding that the major reason for this is a lack of access to reproductive health services. Although access to services such as family planning and contraception is estimated at 84 percent, the percentage of those living in remote areas with access to these services remains low. Dr Bounthavy stressed the need to expand reproductive health services to reach marginalised groups including those in remote areas, ethnic groups, young and unmarried women, and men.

Reproductive healthcare services include voluntary family planning, assisted childbirth and prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. This will directly impact on achieving the other MDG targets, as we strive to graduate from least developed country status by 2020, he said. Only by doing this will we be able to contribute effectively to improving our human capital, and set our nation on a path to inclusive growth and sustainable development. Reproductive health problems remain the major cause of ill health in women of childbearing age worldwide, according to the UNFPA. Some 222 million women, who would like to avoid or delay pregnancy, lack access to effective family planning. Nearly 800 women die every day in the process of giving life. About 1.8 billion young people are entering their reproductive years, often without the knowledge, skills and services they need to protect themselves, the agency said. Every year, the international community celebrates World Population Day, which was established in 1987 to mark the day when the worlds population reached 5 billion. The population reached 7 billion 24 years later, on October 31 last year.

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Mr Symoun Ounlasy (right) and Mr Phillip Hazelton shake hands after signing the agreement.

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Each year thousands of hectares of crops in Laos are affected by the changing climate, and periodic flooding and drought seriously undermine agricultural development. A programme is underway to improve the capacity of both farmers and government staff when it comes to dealing with the effects of climatic extremes, and other unpredicted events. Scheduled to run until 2015, the objective of the project is to improve food security in the face of climate change and minimise the vulnerability of farmers to extreme flooding and drought events. The IRAS Lao Project, Improving the Resilience of the Agriculture Sector in Laos to Climate Change Impacts, will be jointly funded by the Global Environment Facility, the Least Developed Country Fund, the government of Laos and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Officials from the ministries of Agriculture and Forestry, and Natural Resources and Environment, National Land Management Authority and the National Disaster Office gathered in Vientiane to discuss the progress of the project so far, and suggest possible improvements. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr Ty Phommasak, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Ms Kyoko Yokosuka. Dr Ty said the project focuses on four

Dr Ty Phommasak (left) addresses the meeting in Vientiane.

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components: knowledge management about agricultural adaptation, capacity building, community-based agricultural adaptation practices and learning adaptation. About 80 percent of Lao people are still planting rice, vegetables and other small crops as their primary means of making a living, he said. Dr Ty asked project board members to take responsibility to help farmers in adapting to climate change for disaster impact reduction. He believed that through the project, the capacities of sectoral planners and agricultural producers would be strengthened when it comes to mitigating the effects of climate change. Project Manager Mr Khamphone Mounlamai informed the meeting that, so far, the project board members have held several meetings and visited project sites, and finished baseline surveys in Savannakhet and Xayaboury provinces.

They have also developed climate change training and adaptation modules and set up a local integration platform. We also demonstrated rice varieties, agreed on a project website and are in the process of updating training and management, while knowledge databases have been established and a time framework set out, Mr Khamphone said. In the future, we will try to mobilise more project resources, especially office facilities, staff, experts, funding, management procedures and project manuals. The work plan needs further input and better preparation from the target provinces however, and this will take time. The project concept, approach and activities still need further explanation and development, as they are not clear to all project staff or the provincial, district and other stakeholders involved, Mr Khamphone added. FROM PAGE 1

budget to maximise the use of clearance teams from the Army in conjunction with UXO Lao staff. We think the target of clearing 200,000 hectares by 2020 will be difficult to achieve. It means clearing at least 20,000 hectares per year and we dont have the financial resources to do this at present, Mr Phoukhieo said Currently, Laos receives funding from international donors amounting to about US$15 million per year, but this is not enough to meet the objective. That will require about US$30 million annually. UXO Lao wants to create more teams to speed up clearance and return the land to the people, but they cannot do this because of funding constraints, Mr Phoukhieo explained. A specialised Japanese-made Komatsu UXO clearance vehicle was used for a pilot programme in Xieng Khuang

province from January to May. According to the NRA, however, the programme could not continue because the vehicle was unable to destroy all the cluster bombs. In fact only 50 percent of cluster sub-munitions could be destroyed. It is estimated that out of the 2 million tonnes of bombs, including 288 million cluster bombs, that were dropped on Laos between 1964 and 1973 about 30 percent did not detonate. It is thought that over 87,000 sq km of land is contaminated with UXO. A countrywide survey on the socio-economic impact of UXO in 1996/97 found significant contamination in 15 provinces, with 25 percent of all villages reporting UXO. During this period, a total of 580,000 bombing missions were conducted, which averages out at one bombing mission every eight minutes around the clock for nine years.

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Khammuan farmers to plant 62,080 ha of wet season rice
Farmers across Khammuan province are planting their wet season rice on 62,080 hectares hoping for a yield of 3.75 tonnes per hectare. Farmers began planting last month and are expected to finish by the end of July. So far, 56.87 percent of the area has been planted using organic and chemical fertilisers. Much of the rice has been planted in Thakhek and Nongbok districts, district agriculture and forestry officials said. The planting area has been increased by 2,190 hectares from the 59,890 hectares used last year. It is hoped that more planting will help to reduce slash and burn cultivation. Office staff said farmers are also being encouraged to grow other crops on 3,410 hectares, hoping to harvest 10,700 tonnes.

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Huaphan folk improve health through community project

Phase 3 of the Community Development Project will be implemented in many villages of Aed district, Huaphan province, after the success of the previous two phases. The project will help people to maintain better personal hygiene by gaining access to proper sanitation, latrines, first aid training, midwifery and other activities related to health. Aed district is home to 26,944 people in 4,394 households in 78 villages. Some 3,858 people from 709 families in 10 villages of Xeum district will also benefit from the project.

Oudomxay to help rural families banish poverty

Oudomxay provincial authorities will cooperate with district authorities to help families in rural areas of Houn, Baeng and and La districts who have insufficient land to grow crops. Provincial agriculture and forestry department officials said the plan includes helping farmers to find work on commercial plantations and also establishing animal husbandry projects. Hundreds of rural families in the three districts are thought to be living in poverty, the provincial authorities reported. To achieve poverty alleviation targets for 2015, the department plans to work closely with local communities, offering farmers money in the form of low interest loans and providing technical assistance for agricultural enterprises. Officials said loans will be given to farmers to allow them to plant crops and to trade goods in their communities, to boost their incomes and raise them out of poverty. Farmers can use the loans to grow rice, fruit trees, bananas, cassava, peas, sweetcorn, beans and other vegetables. The department will also encourage farmers to sell their produce in nearby markets.

Paintings created by Mr Khavay Saipanya, 18, from Savannakhet province represented Laos at the 2012 International High School Arts Festival in Japan this month. The proud artist graduated from Phonsavanh Secondary School in Kaysone Phomvihane district this year. Deputy Director of the Central Childrens Cultural Centre in Vientiane, Mr Bounphak, told the Vientiane Times yesterday that Khavays artwork was selected by a panel of judges as the best among those submitted by Lao secondary students. He was awarded a medal, certificate and prize by representatives of the Lao embassy in Tokyo. One of Khavays exhibits was a 38x56 cm piece entitled Environment of my Hometown, drawn in pencil and pastels. He said his intention was to raise awareness among the general public, especially young people around the world, of environmental issues. The picture portrays how fuel and electricity can be used appropriately to sustain natural resources, and suggests that trees should be planted and not cut. Mr Khavays message also encourages the public not to pollute rivers through excessive waste disposal. I drew this picture to encourage people to save

Mr Khavay Saipanya poses with his paintings.

the Earth by slowing global warming, he said. Im very grateful that my artwork could be displayed along with that created by other high school students around the world. Five paintings out of 300 submitted by students throughout Laos were chosen to represent the country at the festival. The paintings were entitled Environment of my Hometown, Lao Woman in Wedding Costume, Welcome

to Savannakhet, Nature and In the Morning. All of the five artworks were displayed at the event. But only Khavay received an award at the festival after his work was displayed along with other exhibits at the Ueno Royal Museum. The festival was organised by the International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC) of Japan. Its aim is to give senior high school students from Japan and other countries the

opportunity to display their amazing and creative talents to the world. IFAC is an annual event that is intended to promote goodwill and understanding among participating countries through the medium of art. This years festival was attended by high school students from Japan, Myanmar, Ireland, Laos, Vietnam, Egypt, Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Israel, Singapore, Australia, UK and the Philippines.

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Road conditions between Chomplet village and Thadeua Road in Sisattanak district have improved after workers filled up a large hole.

Many families in Thana village have completed the transplanting of their rice. With heavy rainfall, families are expecting a high yield this wet season. --Photos Sisouphan

Low-hanging cables have been propped up in Nonghai village, Hadxaifong district, to enable large vehicles to pass underneath. The authorities should fix the cables permanently for safety reasons.

Cement blocks along roadsides in Vientiane have been removed by local residents and commercial units because they hamper access and impede business.

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Wednesday July 11, 2012

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Region
In brief from Asia News Network
Senkaku islands not a diplomatic matter: Japan

TOKYO (The Yomiuri Shimbun) -- The Japan government hopes to avoid an escalation of political polemics over its planned purchase of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, although the move has already triggered sharp denunciations from China and Taiwan. As the Senkakus are an integral part of Japanese territory, the government must avoid causing misunderstanding at home and abroad that there is a territorial dispute over the islands. If it fails to do this, it could harm national interests. The purchase of the Senkaku Islands concerns transferring ownership of domestic land. It is not a diplomatic matter, a senior official at the Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Top Vietnamese legislator meets Cuban leader in Hanoi

HANOI (Xinhua) -- Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung met Raul Castro, First Secretary of Cuban Communist Party and President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba in capital Hanoi on Monday during the his official visit to Vietnam. The Vietnamese people highly appreciate the pure and unchangeable friendship between the two nations, and also respect for the Cuban peoples endeavor in fighting for independence, freedom and reunification in the past, as well as in national construction and development at present, Nguyen Sinh Hung said. Hung stressed that, as a close and loyal friend of the Cuban people, the Vietnamese people are pleased with achievements that the Cuban people have made in the fight to defend national independence and sovereignty and in socialist construction. The Vietnamese people believe that under the leadership of the Cuban Communist party, the Cuban people will overcome difficulties and make more achievements in their noble revolutionary cause. The Vietnamese top legislator informed his Cuban guest that the Vietnamese NA has established the VietnamCuba Friendship Parliamentary Group, and expressed his
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asean agrees on rules for South China Sea conduct

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) Ten Southeast Asian nations have agreed on a code of conduct to prevent armed clashes over the South China Sea but still seek to get China to agree to it, a Cambodian official said Monday. The agreement was reached at a meeting of foreign ministers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to which China does not belong. The issue of contending maritime claims is the major topic of the talks held in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, in large part because tensions over the sea have escalated in recent months. Chinese and Philippine ships engaged in a standoff in one disputed area starting in April, and Vietnam last month protested Chinese energy proposals for seas both nations claim. In his opening speech at the ASEAN meeting, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged Southeast Asian countries to do more to promote mutual economic growth and security and called for a code of conduct in the South China Sea to be implemented. Cambodian Secretary of

Chinese navy plans drill near Zhoushan

BEIJING (China Daily) -- The Chinese navy will soon launch a drill in waters near Zhoushan, East Chinas Zhejiang province, as part of its annual exercise plan, the Defence Ministry said yesterday. The ministry made the announcement on its website in response to reports saying that the navy will conduct a six-day, live ammunition drill starting today in the East China Sea.

belief that with great potential, the two countries will further promote their bilateral ties and cooperation. He suggested the two national assemblies will further expand visits to promote mutual understanding and exchange of experience in legislative work. The Cuban leader expressed his delight to revisit Vietnam and informed the Vietnamese NA chairman of the outcomes of talks and meetings with Vietnamese party and state leaders, confirming that both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation between the two parties and states. The Cuban people are grateful to the Vietnamese party, state and people for their support to Cubas fight for national independence in the past as well as national construction and development at present, said the Cuban leader, adding that Vietnam s role in the region and across the world has been increasingly upheld. During their talks, the two leaders also exchanged views on international issues of mutual concerns, including the global economic crisis, the situation in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions, as well as experience in state management and law construction in their respective countries.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks at the opening of the 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Foreign Ministers Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 9. --Photo AP

State Kao Kim Hourn said at a news conference late Monday that the declaration is intended to cover China in addition to ASEAN states. The code would spell out rules governing maritime rights and navigation in the South China Sea. He said that ASEAN had agreed on the key elements Vacancy Notice

among ASEAN only, and from now on we have to start discussing this with China. Details of the code of conduct were not given. ASEAN will have a ministerial level meeting with China today, along with other high-level meetings later this week.

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All interested candidates Computer Program Assistant (IPC) July 10, 2012, 2012 July 25, 2012 Full-time; 40 hours/week Actual salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.

The World Health Organization is seeking for a qualified Lao National for the position of:

nOTe: THIs Is a lOCal POsITIOn. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME undeR lOCal laBOR law, and Be PaId aCCORdInG TO THe eMBassys LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST Be ResIdInG In laOs and HaVe THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Program assistant in the Information Programs Center (IPC), Management Section. BasIC FunCTIOn OF POsITIOn:

Advertise Assistant for Emerging Diseases, Surveillance and Response (G 5- level)-Fixed-term Position
To provide administrative support to Emerging Diseases, Surveillance and Response (ESR), WHO Representative Office in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Duties: 1 - Provides assistance in managing the operational budget for the ESR activities in Lao People's Democratic Republic in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH); 2- Assists in developing budgetary plan for MOH activities funded by WHO by calculating payments for per diem, transportation, and other financial transactions; 3- Liaises with the Division of the Department of Hygiene and Prevention and the National Centre for Laboratory and Epidemiology, Ministry of Health and National Emerging Diseases Coordination Office, and other government counterparts, banks and suppliers/vendors; initiates queries and provides information on administrative issues; 4- Collates background documents: assists in preparation of relevant administrative and project documents for the recruitment of short term consultants (STCs), issuance of agreement for performance for work (APWs) and direct financial cooperation (DFCs) and processing of service procurement requests, fellowships, study tours and project implementation monitoring; 5- Prepares and submits procurement requests in GSM and provides necessary follow-up throughout the procurement processes, and initiating and completing formalities of incoming and outgoing shipments (via customs clearances), in a timely manner; 6- Maintains and monitors the financial records of DFC payments and procurement, and statement of expenditures and other financial transactions; prepares regular budgetary statements and financial reports of project activities; 7- Provides interpretation services at the government meetings, workshops, seminars and field visits; translates documents, reports and IEC materials between English and Lao for ESR team; 8- Together with WHO technical staff, assists MOH in organizing and facilitating trainings and other capacity-building exercises as may be required; 9- Attends meetings, workshops and other events as requested by the Team Leader, and provides brief oral or written summaries as required; 10- Assists implementation of WHO-supported activities of priority interventions for zoonotic disease risk reduction and communicable diseases control as part of the ESR team 11- Provides general administrative support and related duties for Environmental Health activities as required, such as providing correspondence on administrative issues with national counterparts, maintaining files and records of all essential documents and reports and maintaining a follow-up system on deadlines; 12- Performs other related duties as and may be required. Education: Essential: Equivalent to completion of secondary school. Knowledge & skills: Thorough knowledge of office procedures. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to perform tasks with tact, diplomacy, discretion and respect for confidentiality. Good typing and word processing skills; ability to prepare correspondence, summary of meetings and documentation. Ability to discern routine from non-routine. Good computer skills and ability to adapt to various software applications; use of spreadsheets. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct. Experience: At least five years' experience in secretarial/administrative areas, preferably in a large or international organization, embassy, or multi-national corporation. language: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and the local language. Other Skills (e.g. IT): Proficiency in standard MS Office applications. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications in the english language, with curriculum vitae and photograph, 3rd august 2012 to: The World Health Organization 125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphanthong Tai, Sisathanak District. P.O. Box 343 Vientiane, Lao P.D.R. Fax: (856) 21 353905 Tel: (856) 21 353902-904 E-mail: who.lao@wpro.who.int

The incumbent assists the Information Programs Center (IPC) in four distinct areas: Computer Systems end- user support; setup and operation of Embassy audio-visual (A/V) systems such as soundboards as well as schedule, test and operate Embassy DVC system; cross-trains on other IRM related systems (e.g., telephone switchroom, mailroom, network administration) to provide support as needed; and performs individual and group instruction on Microsoft Suite products and IRM supported web based programs as area matter expert. Trains and educates users on proper email and file management practices.
QualIFICaTIOns ReQuIRed: 1. Education: An Associate degree (2 years college) in computer science is needed. Commercial computer certification required (Comptia A+ and Net+). Must have strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 2. Prior Work Experience: One to two years of progressively responsible experience as a Computer Systems administrator or end user helpdesk support. 3. Language Proficiency: Level III A thorough working knowledge of English is required to include technical terms used in Computer Systems administration. Must be able to address and train groups people in English. Level IV Lao - A thorough knowledge of spoken and written Lao is required to interface with local providers. 4. Job Knowledge: Familiarity with systems analysis and basics of LAN/WANs. Working knowledge of Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional, Exchange 2003, and SMS operating systems and applications. Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office applications. Must have excellent keyboarding and software skills.

SharePoint.

5. Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office 2007 applications and

HOw TO aPPly Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered: 1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html 2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. 3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. suBMIT aPPlICaTIOn TO Human Resources Office American Embassy Rue Bartholonie, That Dam PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos (Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted) POInT OF COnTaCT Telephone: 856-21-267176 Fax: 856-21-267140 E-mail: VientianeHR@state.gov Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. ClOsInG daTe FOR THIs POsITIOn: july 25, 2012 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Wednesday July 11, 2012

Second World Media Summit ends

MOSCOW (Xinhua) -- The Second World Media Summit (WMS), a grand gathering of global media organisations, concluded here on Friday, with organisers announcing the establishment of a working group to prepare for the next summit -- possibly to be hosted by Bahrain. At the closing ceremony of the Moscow summit, Bahrains Information Minister Samira Rajab proposed that her country play host to the next summit in 2014. I hope that Bahrain will become the next country to host the World Media Summit. Its vitally important that it (the summit) will take place in an Arab country. The Arab world needs media attention because it has become a scene for events that are crucial for the whole world, Rajab was quoted as saying by ITAR-TASS. Vitaly Ignatenko, director general of ITAR-TASS and co-chairman of the summit, welcomed the proposal. A meeting will be held in November to discuss the technical issues related to the hosting of the next summit, and a final decision made before the end of the year, said Ignatenko. During two days of discussions at the Moscow summit, hundreds of media representatives exchanged views on media development around the theme of Global media: meeting challenges of the 21st century. Many media leaders acknowledged that the industry has undergone some profound reshuffle and transformation, and that traditional media are facing mounting pressure from new media and the Internet. World media organisations should readjust themselves in face of severe challenges in the industry and the fast-changing world, especially by adapting themselves to the development of information technology and remodeling their businesses, noted Li Congjun, president of Xinhua News Agency, during the discussions. The media summit mechanism serves as a good example of efficient media cooperation, said Li, citing a convention on the protection of intellectual property rights adopted by the WMS secretariat in June and a number of training workshops for young journalists from across the world. More than 300 representatives from 213 media outlets in 102 countries gathered in Moscow for the second World Media Summit. The first WMS was held in Beijing in October 2009 as a joint initiative by nine leading media organisations in the world, namely the Associated Press, BBC, Google Inc., ITAR-TASS, Kyodo News, News Corp., Thomson Reuters, Turner Broadcasting System Inc. and Xinhua.

Flooding exposes deep distrust of Russias leaders

KRYMSK, Russia (AP) -- The floods that washed through southern Russia and killed 171 people followed storms that dumped five months of rain in a matter of hours. Still, President Vladimir Putin has spent three days trying to persuade residents that the flooding was an act of nature and not the result of government negligence or worse. Some persist in believing, against all evidence, that the city of Krymsk and its 57,000 people were intentionally sacrificed to prevent the flood waters from damaging Novorossiysk, a major Black Sea port essential for exporting Russian oil and grain. This deep distrust of the government poses a challenge to Putin, who depends on the support of ordinary Russians across the country to counter the growing challenge in Moscow to his 12-year rule. At the very least, the flooding has Russians once again questioning the governments ability to keep them safe. Still fresh in their memory are a string of disasters from the bungled response to the sinking of the Kursk submarine in 2000, to the wildfires that swept seemingly unopposed through a swath of western Russia in 2010, to the capsizing of an overloaded river boat that killed more than 120 people last year. The Emergencies Ministry acknowledged Monday that it had failed to warn residents about the flash flood that turned

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A man removes rubbish from a shop in Krimsk, about 1,200 kilometres (750 miles) south of Moscow. --Photo AP

Krymsk streets into swirling muddy rivers and filled onestory homes practically up to the ceiling in the middle of the night. Many of the 171 who died were elderly residents unable to escape in time. A total of 29,000 people in Krymsk and the seaside resort town Gelendzhik lost all of their possessions, while about 300 homes in Krymsk and 100 in Gelendzhik were damaged beyond repair, according to government figures released Monday. After torrential rains dropped up to 300 milliliters (12 inches) of water late Friday and early Saturday, the flooding inundated Krymsk so quickly that that residents said they suspected that water had been intentionally released from a reservoir in the mountains

above the city to prevent the dam from being breached. The suspicion was that this had been done to protect the Novorossiysk port, which is part-owned by the government and Transneft, the state monopoly that runs the oil pipeline system. The reservoir lies in mountains situated between Novorossiysk and Krymsk. It was unclear whether the port was in any danger. The government denied the sluices had been opened and, in an effort to convince the skeptics, the Krasnodar region governor arranged for a group of residents to fly over the reservoir in a helicopter. He even arranged a second flight over a wider area after they complained that they had not seen enough the first time. Two

members of the group were shown on television saying they were now convinced that the reservoir had not been the source of the flooding. This was the same conclusion reached by a wellknown local environmentalist, Suren Gazaryan, who has opposed the governor on other issues. Gazaryan studied the area around the reservoir and the high-water marks along a network of mountain streams, posting the photographs and his conclusions on his blog. Still, prominent Moscow journalist Oleg Kashin, who was in Krymsk, said on Kommersant FM radio that none of the residents he had spoken to believed it was the weather alone that caused the flooding.

jOB VaCanCy
Advisor Environmental Education and Communication Re-advertised
ProCEEd (Promotion of Climate-related Environmental Education) is a Lao-German cooperation project with the objective to improve knowledge, attitudes and behavior in respect of the environment, biodiversity and climate change in Laos through communication and education. ProCEEd is implemented by the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion (DEQP) at the Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). ProCEED will combine strategy work on the national level with communication and learning processes at provincial, district and village level. ProCEEd is now looking for an Advisor Environmental Education and Communication (full time). Starting Date: as soon as possible Work Location: Vientiane Capital (travel to provinces required from time to time) Main Tasks and Responsibilities Coordinate ProCEEd activities with the executing agency and its relevant units as well as with other relevant government agencies at national, provincial and district level, local and international organizations and other GIZ-supported projects Maintain good communication and flow of information among all institutions and organizations involved Contribute to the preparation and implementation of consultation processes at all levels Provide conceptual input in matters of environmental education and communication Support the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, project missions and other events related to ProCEEd Support all other daily project operations Qualifications & Experience M.Sc. (or B.Sc.) degree in a relevant field with substantial knowledge in environmental issues including climate change A minimum of 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position Experience in stakeholder consultations and related participatory methods (PRA) Experience in advisory services in the field of forestry/natural resource management Experience in public relations is an advantage. Experience in working with development organizations is an advantage. Excellent working knowledge MS Office programs Excellent communication skills & fluency in speaking and writing English Good self-management skills Gender knowledge is an advantage. Women are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send an application with a comprehensive CV including at least three reliable references and a covering letter explaining how their experience meets the requirements latest by 20th July 2012 to HR Unit of GIZ office Vientiane, P.O. Box 9233, Tel. 021 353605, Vientiane Capital, or by e-mail to pamouane. phetthany@giz.de. All applications will be treated confidentially and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

jOB VaCanCy
Investment Promotion Advisor

lao nationality

The GIZ Programm on Human Resource Development for a Market Economy Programme (HRDME III) is closely working together with national institutions on meso and macro level to improve the framework conditions for doing business and investment in Lao PDR. HRDME III is currently seeking for one Lao national to fill the position of Investment Promotion Advisor: Starting Date: Duration of Assignment: Work Location: Beginning of August 2012 until July 2014, with the possibility of extension Investment Promotion Department at the Ministry of Investment and Promotion, Vientiane Capital

Main tasks and responsibilities: Under the responsibility and supervision of the GIZ Program Director and in direct cooperation with the Investment Promotion Department of the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the relevant national and international line agencies at national and provincial levels the Investment Promotion Advisor has to fulfill the tasks as below: Support planning, coordinating and implementing activities which were agreed in the joint HRDME annual work plan related to investment promotion Monitoring and preparation of status reports on the implementation of activities of the annual work plan Support the communication and cooperation between IPD/MPI, on one side, and relevant consultants, government officials, private sector representatives, GIZ Advisors and the HRDME Program Coordination Office, on the other side Assist in strengthening the capacity of the IPD/MPI to promote appropriate and systematic ways for improving the investment climate and providing effective support to private sector / business development Assist IPD to address impediments to investment through Provincial Private Public Dialogues Enhance IDPs capacity to develop, manage, negotiate, and promote SEZs in Lao PDR Conceptualising, preparing and implementing workshops, seminars, and other events on subjects that are related to the programs interventions Contribute to other tasks as assigned by GIZ- HRDME/ MPI supervisors related to improving the investment conditions in Lao PDR Experience and Qualifications: BA or equivalent to Masters/MSc in economics/Business or related fields Experience with investment promotion and improving business environment Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) Proficient computer skills (MS Office, data management, email) Knowledgeable on Project Cycle Management and monitoring Knowledgeable on investment promotion and business environment Knowledgeable on Commercialization, public relations and Information and Communication Technology Good communication skills Ability and willingness to work in a team of national / international experts Ability to work in hard demanding conditions with frequent travel to provinces/remote areas Personal flexibility and high motivation At least 5 years of experience in the related position Gender knowledge is an advantage Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send application- CV and a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the requirements latest by 20 July 2012 to HR Unit of GIZ Office Vientiane, P.O.Box 9233, Vientiane Capital, or by e-mail to pamouane.phetthany@giz.de. All applications will be treated confidentially and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Wednesday July 11, 2012

Vientiane Times

Job vacancy Soochow University in Laos

Located in Vientiane, capital of Lao PDR, Soochow University in Laos is the first foreign University approved by the Lao government in January 2009, and the first Chinese overseas university solely established by 112-year-old Soochow University, Suzhou, PR China. With reference of world class university standard and mode, making full use of the international quality education resources, constructing advanced program setup with full implement of credit system, Soochow university in Laos will conduct fulltime undergraduate of 4-year study and graduate of 3-year study (master & doctor) programs as well as various advanced training. In 2012, Soochow University in Laos will first set up two programs including International Economy &Trade and International Finance as well as the Chinese Language Training. According to the general plan, through 10 to 20 years construction, Soochow University in Laos will be developed into a comprehensive international first-class university of undergraduate and graduate education with more than 5000 students, which will offer programs in economics, management, law, hospitality, computer science, machinery, railway transportation, electronic communication, medicine, as well as Chinese language training and various technical training in consistent with Laos economic and social development. The university will also set up an affiliated clinic hospital. Soochow University in Laos will facilitate Lao and Indochina students with excellent education condition and cultivate talented elites capable of the Lao, Chinese, and English languages, and with internationalized vision and strong professional knowledge. Meanwhile Soochow University in Laos will be dedicated to serve as a communication window and free exchange platform for the Chinese enterprises in comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Lao and the Southeast Asian regional economic and social development. In order to establish the international level of high quality faculty library, and to improve teaching and management level, Soochow University in Laos will implement long-term global recruitment of advanced talents. Warmly welcome those with aspiration in higher education to join in! Details below: A. Qualification: 1. Passionate and diligent with strong sense of devotion and responsibility 2. With the high spirit of team cooperation and dedication 3. With master or doctor degree from famous universities at home and abroad 4. Healthy and fluent in Lao 5. Skilled in Office Automation with rich experience of relevant work B. Position and requirement I Teachers 1. Major in Philosophy, law, environmentology, psychology, sociology, statistics, college mathematics, computer science etc. 2. Aged from 25 to 70, professionals or part time 3. Those with rich teaching experience are preferred. II Students management: 1 person 1. elatively strong communication ability in Chinese 2. With relatively strong ability in interpersonal and public relations 3. he working experience in higher education institution 4. Aged below 45, restriction will be relaxed to those with special ability III Logistics management: 1 person 1. With relatively strong communication ability in Chinese 2. Undergraduates or above majoring in architecture, civil engineering, industrial and civil building, water supply and drainage, engineering management, construction management, building economic management, project supervision, construction costs, etc. 3. With the working experience in institutional logistics management 4. Aged below 40, skillful in driving with license IV Educational administration clerk. 1 person 1.With relatively strong communication ability in Chinese 2. Undergraduates or above educational background 3. With relatively strong ability in writing and management as well as computer skills 4. With good coordination in teaching management and daily work, those with rich experience in teaching management are preferred. C. Benefits Soochow University in Laos will offer competitive treatment to those excellent professionals and part-time talents. Details will be negotiated. D. Materials submission 1. Personal resume (with photos) 2. Graduation certificate and degree 3. Any other materials that can certify the applicants education level and ability ( certificate of high level attainment, certificate of employment at home or abroad, etc.); 4. Contact details E. Deadline for application Before July 15th 2012 F. Contact: Address: Office of human resources, Soochow University Postal code: DD123 Contact person: Mr. Fan, 020-58971489 Mr. Vieng 020-22302626 Fax: 00856-21-720177 E-mail: laowo@suda.edu.cn

Allianz General Lao (AGL) is the leading insurance company in Laos. AGL is a joint venture between the Lao government and the Allianz France International. With over 20 years experience in Laos, the AGL enjoys a very good reputation among local and international customers. We provide friendly work environment, mixture of different culture and competitive salary. Now, we are looking for dynamic employees to join with us in Headquarter office in Vientiane as below positions: Responsibility

Helpline (1 position)

Work on-duty at night time (from 17h00pm to 08h00am) to receive emergency calls and advice the insured by phone in case of the accident Inform and follow up adjusters going to accident site; record the time of the intervention of the adjusters. Follow-up claim documents from Adjusters & file into the claim file before forwarding to Open File Unit. Key-in required data into Motor Claims System accordingly and accurately to the info. received from clients and/or adjusters to the IT System for further actions of following functions. Provide necessary assistance to the client via telephone in case of emergency e.g accident happened in remote area, etc. Perform others works as advised by HoD.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration/ English studies. BA in equivalent in Law or Communication Science is a plus At least 1 years experiences in the above nature of work. Experience in the field of Traffic Safety or similar responsibilities will be considered as a plus. Male between 25-30 years old with good health. Computer skills e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook (Email), etc. Good command of written and spoken English. Good personality, willing to learn and be able to work in team. Be able to work in a dynamic & under pressure environment. Be able to deal with shortcoming and handle problem solving on the telephone. Patience, Polite & Friendliness as to work with multicultural and discipline clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receptionist 2 positions: (1 French Speaker & 1 English Speaker)

Handle any incoming calls and make any necessary outgoing calls as required Provide accurate information to customers regarding AGL products Communicate any information necessary to the head of Administration. Check and control office stationery everyday and prepare stationery report to head of Administration. Ring the admin bill every time in and out Make Photocopies of all documents as requested by employees Prepare stock report and distribute stock materials in case Admin Assistant is absent. Perform other works as advice by Head of Department

Qualifications: Female with good-looking appearance and Lao nationality aged 20-30 years old Higher Diploma or Bachelor Degree in arts of English or French Good command of English or French and Excellent communication and interpersonal skill Computer skills (MS Word and Excel and email)

aGl offers: Competitive salary Great career progress opportunities Comprehensive on job training A friendly and supportive work environment Interested applicants meeting the above requirements should submit his/her resume including cover letter describing suitability for the role, career aspiration and salary expectation, and soft copied certificates to AGL Human Resources Department. Address: 33 Lane Xang Avenue, ANZ Bank, Vientiane Commercial Building, 2F P.O. Box 4223 Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (21) 215903; Fax : (21) 215904 E-mail: recruitment@agl-allianz.com Closing date: 19th July 2012

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Wednesday July 11, 2012

Plan International laos

Call for Expressions of Interest from Consultants and Institutions for Study of Multi-Grade Teaching Practices within Two Districts of Bokeo Province
Plan, one of the worlds largest INGOs, works with children and poor communities in 48 developing countries, in the fields of education, health, water, sanitation and promotion of childrens rights, with a strong commitment to gender equity and inclusion. Plan has no religious or political aims or affiliations. Visit www.plan-international.org for more information. Plan is an equal opportunity organization. We especially welcome applications from women and members of ethnic groups. Plan Laos began implementation of the Basic Education Program in July 2009. This Program aims to ensure childrens rights to basic education, enable children to develop basic knowledge, skills, and behaviors, and to help them to realize their fullest potential. The program supports the community lead development of schools, increasing rates of access, survival to Grade 5, and primary education completion for all children whilst enhancing the quality and relevance of basic education in the target districts. Multi-grade teaching has been implemented for many years under guidance of the MOES. Some teachers have been trained in multi-grade classroom management and teaching techniques, but most teachers have not yet been trained. Plan Laos therefore wants to conduct a study on multi-grade teaching in two districts namely Paktha and Meung, Bokeo province. Objectives of Multi-Grade Teaching The main objectives of the study are: 1. To survey the current teaching practices in multi-grade classrooms, including the physical environment set-up, such as classroom management techniques, student-teacher and student-student interaction, use of materials in teaching-learning processes and students performance evaluation. 2. To determine the main challenges faced by multi-grade teachers and suggest practical solutions. 3. To examine current training programs on multi-grade teaching in Laos, including the training module run by government (including teacher training institutes, TEIs) and other development partners. 4. To describe successful multi-grade teaching techniques and concepts in other countries and make suggestions for piloting in Laos. 5. To recommend relevant improvements for future teacher training programs. Plan is seeking: The Research Team should comprise two people (one international and one national) with the following experience and qualifications: 1. The Team Leader should have graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in education research or education management; 2. Experience in classroom observation and in interviewing primary school children, especially non-Lao ethnic children; 3. Minimum three years experience in education or community development; 4. Experience in study and research in social sector development; 5. Knowledge and experience of standard multi-grade teaching techniques is an advantage; 6. Proficiency in English is essential, and proficiency in both English and Lao is an advantage. The national consultant should have a similar profile. 2.4 Time Frame The study should be finished within 5 weeks, starting in early October 2012. An indicative work plan is as follows: Week 1: Study preparation, including document review and draft instrument development; Week 2, 3: Field testing, revising; and data collection, processing, analysis, and production of first draft reports; Week 4: Preparation and conduct of 1-day workshop in Vientiane; Week 5: Completion of final report in both Lao and English. Note: this time frame can be adjusted according to the need. Interested? For a full TOR please send an email to Phitsamai.sitpaseuth@plan-international.org Interested parties will then be invited to send an electronic copy of their Expression of Interest to planlaos.jobvacancies@plan-international.org Before the 30 of July 2012 This should include a) Contact details address, phone, email, Skype b) Professional background of the proposed individuals or teams consultant(s) (CVs, details of experience in similar roles.) c) For consultants - names of referees from previous client organizations d) Comment on the TOR if there is any e) Initial proposed methodology f) Initial cost estimate/ consultant rate Plan does not tolerate child abuse. All Plan staff and consultants are selected and employed in line with the conditions of Plans Child Protection Policy. These include appropriate reference and background checks. PLAN INTERNATIONAL LAOS, PO BOX 6026, VIENTIANE, LAO PDR. Tel 021 353409-11

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Ministry of Industry and Commerce Trade Development Facility Trust Fund No: TF091201 Project ID No. P106165 Request for Expressions of Interest For Short Term International Consultant for Secondary Wood Processing Support Project to Support the Export Competitiveness Government SubExecuting Unit (GSEU), Trade and Product Promotion Department
BACKGROUND Trade Development Facility (TDF), multi-donor trust fund, is the first coordinated Government of Laos (GOL) and development partners effort in the area of Trade . The TDF supports the Lao Governments National Socio-economic Development Plan (NSEPD) in its aims to reduce poverty and sustain economic development by facilitating trade and cross-border movement of goods, and by increasing capacity of the Government to undertake specific tasks related to regional and global economic integration. The TDF has been designed to specifically fund activities identified in the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) and its Action Matrix (AM) which were prepared under the Integrated Framework process (IF) . The TDF comprises of five main components, namely : a. Trade Facilitation; b. Strengthening of Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary Standards (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Frameworks (referred to SPS/TBT Component); c. Improving Export Competitiveness and the Business Environment; d. Capacity Building, Trade Policy, Trade Agreements and Global Opportunities; and, e. Strengthening of the National Implementation Unit (NIU). The Secondary Wood Processing Support Project is one of sub project under component C is specifically related to improving the capacity of the private sector to compete in international markets. However benefits of the project will not be limited to export trade, but should also enhance companies performance in domestic markets, which many rely upon for a large part of their business. Objective of the Assignment The aim of this intervention is to improve this productivity and to establish stable marketing channels for the export of processes wood products. Scope of work: The consultant is expected to work closely with the Lao wood processing industry Association; Lao Furniture Association under overall guidance from the Trade and Product Promotion Department (MoIC) and will carry out the following activities: (a) Assess business performance of about 10 to 15 well performing companies and identify at least 5 companies that are interested in participating in the proposed business linkage with foreign wood processors in Vietnam; (b) Identify a list of 5 to 10 wood processing exporters in Vietnam to study about marketing experiences and production technology (c) Develop a plan to facilitate the establishment of business cooperation between Lao wood processors and processors from Vietnam; (d) Assist and advise local processors in selection and negotiations with potential foreign producers; (e) Provide business consultancy to Lao processors in developing business cooperation agreements for the initial implementation of the operational plan; (f) Develop position paper on access to raw material for both wood processing industry association and Lao Furniture Association as basics for dialogue public sector; (g) Based on above assessment and sector studies develop medium term training strategy for wood processing industry in Lao PDR. Experience and Qualification Advanced degree in a related field. Minimum of eight years experience working on trade/ private sector development, agro-industry and/or wood and forest products development. Excellent team working and communication skills. Excellent English language skills, knowledge of Lao language is an advantage. The expected duration of service is 40 days for duration of 8 Months National Implementation Unit (NIU) would like to would like to invite the expression of interests from qualified individual consultants to undertake Short Term International Consultant for Secondary Wood Processing Support Project. Please provide information indicating that you are qualified to perform the services (CVs, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.). The full detailed terms of reference are available from NIU upon request. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Banks Guidelines. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below by 19 July 2012, 16:00 pm (Local Time) Ministry of Industry and Commerce Planning and Cooperation Department National Implementation Unit P.O.BOX 4107, Phonexay Road, Vientiane Lao PDR Tel: +856 21 413 916 E-mail: procurement@laosaft.org

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Lao Peoples Democratic Republic Ministry of Industry and Commerce Request for Expressions of Interest For to the ASEAN Trade Integration Project in the ASEAN Economic Cooperation Division, Foreign Trade Policy Department Trade Development Facility Trust Fund No: TF091201 Project ID No. P106165 Trade Development Facility (TDF), multi-donor trust fund, is the first coordinated Government of Laos (GOL) and development partners effort in the area of Trade . The TDF supports the Lao Governments National Socio-economic Development Plan (NSEPD) in its aims to reduce poverty and sustain economic development by facilitating trade and cross-border movement of goods, and by increasing capacity of the Government to undertake specific tasks related to regional and global economic integration. The TDF has been designed to specifically fund activities identified in the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) and its Action Matrix (AM) which were prepared under the Integrated Framework process (IF) . The TDF comprises of five main components, namely : a. Trade Facilitation; b. Strengthening of Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary Standards (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Frameworks (referred to SPS/TBT Component); c. Improving Export Competitiveness and the Business Environment; d. Capacity Building, Trade Policy, Trade Agreements and Global Opportunities; and, e. Strengthening of the National Implementation Unit (NIU). Objective of the consulting assignment The objective of this assignment is to provide the ASEAN Economic Cooperation Division (AECD), Foreign Trade Policy Department, Ministry of Industry and Commerce with an Administrative Assistant to support the ASEAN Economic Cooperation Division in all administrative matters under the subcomponent 3 of the Capacity Building Component of the TDF. Scope of work: Assist in preparation, logistical and budget planning for seminars, workshops, meetings and consultations, including preparation of relevant documentation, travel arrangements, visa applications. Control the project out-in documents including general Division document, ensure a systematic hardcopy and electronic filing Manage and control the petty cash account, the safe custody of petty cash and withdraw cash from the bank, including bank statement Experience and Qualification University degree (Bachelor or equivalent); At least 1 year of relevant work experience in an administrative capacity; Familiarity with government and foreign aid project operations; Proven knowledge of office procedures and office equipment; Effective written/verbal communication skills (in English); Good interpersonal skills and result orientation; Computer literate (MS Office, Excel). The full detailed terms of reference are available from NIU upon request. Consultants will be based in Vientiane. Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Banks Guidelines. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below by 19 July 2012, 16:00 pm. Ministry of Industry and Commerce Foreign Trade Policy Department National Implementation Unit P.O.BOX 4107, Phonexay Road, Vientiane Lao PDR Tel: +856 21 413 916 E-mail: procurement@laosaft.org

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Opinion

How to meet population challenges

age because people are living longer, an important dimension of Chinas great progress. But the countrys low birth rate is the most important reason for population aging, leading to a very top-heavy age structure elderly. Since the beginning of economic reform in 1978, changes in age structure have been very favorable in China. Because of the decline in the birth rate, only partly a but scholar Wang Feng and I believe that it added about 1.3 percentage points to economic growth between 1978 and 2000, smaller than some have argued, but still an enormous effect.

Andrew Mason, Asia News Network, China Daily

China, perhaps more than any other country, faces many important and difficult population challenges: reproductive health and reproductive rights, ruralurban migration and reform of the hukou system (residency permits where household registration is required), and imbalances in the sex ratio at birth. And two deeply connected population issues, the rapid aging of the population, on the one hand, and the low birth rate and the family planning policy on the other, are of great significance to Chinas future development. Chinas population is aging as rapidly as anywhere in the world and its low birth rate means it faces a significant population decline in the not too distant future. In part, Chinas population will

The countrys low birth rate is the most important reason for population ageing.
with many elderly, fewer workers, and even fewer children. The low birth rate and population aging mean China faces two important economic challenges. The first is maintaining economic growth and poverty reduction, while the second is ensuring economic security for hundreds of millions of consequence of the family planning policy, the number of children in China has decreased and the proportion of the population that is of working age increased. This led to a demographic dividend in China that provided an important boost to efforts to increase economic growth. Experts disagree about the size of the demographic dividend, Chinas first demographic dividend is coming to an end as the size of working age population is peaking and will soon begin a rapid decline. Over the next 40 years, Chinas support ratio, the effective number of producers per effective consumer, will decline by about 0.4 per cent per year. As compared with the dividend phase, this changing age structure of the population could lead to a downward swing in economic growth of 1.7 percentage points per year. That would be a very serious development and a great setback to Chinas efforts to join the ranks of high-income countries. A second demographic dividend could be the answer to Chinas economic growth challenge, but it is far from automatic. First, as

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countries birth rates decline they substitute child quality for child quantity. People around the world are having fewer children but they are spending more on each child. In particular, they are spending more on health and education for children. Countries end up with fewer workers, but workers who are healthier, more educated, and more productive. Chinas recent emphasis on improved human capital investment is an important step toward realising this second demographic dividend. Realising the second dividend also requires an increase in wealth and investment. If the elderly are to be self-sufficient in old age, they will need to save more while they are working. By ensuring that China is wellendowed with both human capital and physical capital, a strong second demographic dividend is well within reach. But three additional steps are necessary if China is to meet its population challenges. First, China needs to retool its approach to capital accumulation. High rates of saving and investment have been critical to fuelling economic development, but wealth accumulated by Stateowned enterprises and in sovereign wealth funds is not creating economic security for Chinas elderly. China

needs to refocus its efforts on building strong and successful pension funds that can meet the dual goals of supporting both economic development and economic security for the elderly. China doesnt need to save more. If anything saving rates are too high. But China needs to save in a different way. Second, China needs to make better use of its older work force. Labour income peaks at a very young age in China and drops sharply at a much younger age than in other countries in Asia, including South Korea, Japan, India, and Indonesia. Life expectancy is rising in China and older adults are much healthier than in the past. Extending the years spent in employment, lifelong learning, and better employment opportunities for older workers will contribute to stronger economic growth and better economic security for the elderly. Third, China needs to reconsider its family planning policy. The low birth rate is leading to accelerated population aging making it more difficult to sustain economic growth and to meet major population challenges. The author is a professor of economics at the University of Hawaii, senior fellow at the East-West Centre, and co-author of Population Aging and the Generational Economy.

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Harness small firms potential to revitalise Japan

Editorial Desk, Asia News Network, The Yomiuri Shimbun

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Preparing for Asean economic integration

Yanyong Thammatucharee, Asia News Network, The Nation

Small and midsize companies account for 90 percent of domestic enterprises, and are a huge potential source of technological and human capital. We hope they will play a significant role in kick-starting the economy. A panel of the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry formed to investigate the future of small and midsize businesses recently announced its proposals for revitalizing this sector. The panels report compiled the views of workers at small and midsize companies including managers, female entrepreneurs and younger workers. An important part of the proposals is the request for the government to revise conventional measures by paying more attention to smaller companies, instead of supporting the relatively major members of this sector with priority. The number of small and midsize companies has decreased by 650,000 over the last decade, to the detriment of about 3 million jobs. Smaller firms that close or struggle are particularly noticeable. With the domestic market shrinking due to the aging population and low birthrate, and businesses being pinched by an unusually high yen, smaller companies tend to be affected also by overseas transfers and poor performance by the large companies they do business

with. Small and midsize companies face an increasingly harsh business environment. Looking for the next Toyota The decline in small and midsize businesses has led to a vicious cycle that exhausts regional economies. This can no longer be ignored. The panel displayed a stronger level of concern, pointing out that small enterprises can change Japan. Indeed, we believe that only revitalised small and midsize firms can maintain regional jobs and prevent the further hollowing out of domestic industries. Many major firms such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Panasonic Corp. started out as small, local factories. A vital question for today is how to discover and support a future Toyota that has growth potential. Unfortunately, many small firms miss opportunities for dramatic growth because of a lack in practical management expertise. The panels proposal emphasised the importance of boosting a one-stop management support system where financial institutions, certified tax accountants and others could help small and midsize enterprises in cooperation with the central and local governments. Aid would be provided depending on the individual companys stage, whether just starting out, stable or growing, or looking for successors. Details of the system should be worked out as soon as possible.

Along with todays increasing business competition, companies have to cope with unexpected uncertainties and new challenges such as the forthcoming Asean Economic Community in 2015, natural disasters, and so on. This has caused the management to rethink about the strategic approaches for both short-term and longterm plan execution. It seems harder to accurately forecast the future even within the next few months. On the other hand, there are also new opportunities to be opened up for anyone with ambition and willingness to take some risks. There is plenty of room for new players to compete more fiercely in the growing business region in Asia. Consequently, this has lured business decision-makers to invest their resources and energy in the new markets. Its possible that an increasing number of new projects will be initiated. The question is how to ensure that these project plans will be successfully implemented. In principle, new projects such as building a production facility in another country, developing a new product, launching a new business, engaging in a joint venture, and so on, have to be studied and evaluated according to the companys policy and

procedure. A business plan has to be developed, justified and supported with a financial feasibility study. This process would normally start with some key assumptions for the financial model. The important part is the review process of brainstorming, analysis and assessment of the viability of the project. A financial return indicator review such as IRR (internal

valuable resources. But the project can fail at any stage, due to a number of reasons: No ownership - To ensure a new project progresses properly, a person or team has to be clearly designated to take full responsibility. If the management cannot identify who is in charge, operations can come to a standstill. This is one of the major causes of project failure. No monitoring, follow-up

There is plenty of room for new players to compete more fiercely in the growing business region in Asia.
rate of return), payback period, and NPV (net present value) are key elements in the review process. Both positive and negative factors must be taken into account before a conclusion can be drawn. Its possible that some reviewers may be too optimistic whereas others may be too conservative - logical thinking is the key. Once the proposed project passes decision-makers and gets the green light, the next important step is implementation. No matter how attractive the project may seem, it means nothing if the beautiful plan cannot be turned into reality. Sometimes the time between proposing the project and obtaining approval can be more than a year, soaking up and control - During the startup phase, it is necessary to hold regular reviews with all concerned on the development of the project so that any issues arising can be acted on quickly. Lack of effective communication - The matrix organisational structure is often used for project development. Representatives from related functions form a team to carry out the new project. This requires extremely effective communication to ensure that information is shared among members and everyone is on the same page. Otherwise misunderstanding and nonalignment can happen. Inability to deal with uncertainties - During the

process of implementing the new project plan, a number of unexpected incidents can arise that require proper response. Sometimes, waiting for clear understanding of every factor involved can prolong decisionmaking until it becomes too late to prevent damage. Ineffective execution of critical-path action plan There could be several actions that depend and flow from one central path of action or decision-making. Without implementation of the central path of action, the project can be delayed or stop altogether. For example, if an agreement with a construction company to build the production facility is not signed, no one can start doing anything on the facility. In order to execute the new project successfully, team members need to acquire a different mind-set from conventional practices of routine business. It includes dealing effectively with emerging factors that require urgent and appropriate action. Its important to try different ways in getting things done. A new project may not necessarily need a whole new team to make it successful, but it does require new skills and attitudes from existing people to deal with new challenges. Thus, effective execution of the plan is just as important as finding and selecting the right project. Yanyong Thammatucharee is senior vice president for Accounting and Finance at Central Marketing Group.

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wishes the 9th Vientiane ASEM Summit great success!

News Desk

MALAYSIA
Bouphavanh in June 2010. In the lead up to the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit which will take place in Vientiane on November 5-6, the Vientiane Times is running a weekly column to present information relating to the ASEM and its partner countries. We hope this information will prove useful for people wanting to learn new things about other countries. Location: The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsular Malaysia, and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Situated between 2 and 7 north of the Equator, Peninsular Malaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. To the north of Peninsular Malaysia lies Thailand, and in the south is neighbouring Singapore. Sabah and

he Lao Peoples Democratic Republic and Malaysia have a long relationship. It is 46 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations on July 1, 1966. The governments of Laos and Malaysia signed three significant documents in 2010 to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The documents comprised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the avoidance of double taxation, another on cooperation in the field of higher education, and one on cooperation in sports. The agreements were signed during an official visit to Laos by Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak in response to an invitation from Lao Prime Minister Bouasone

Facts Area: 329,758 square km Population: 28.3 million Capital city: Kuala Lumpur

Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares borders with Brunei. Economy: The World Bank ranks Malaysia as an upper-middle income economy with a gross national income of US$7,900 per capita. It is a highly open economy (exports comprise almost 100 percent of GDP) and a leading exporter of electrical appliances, electronic parts and components, palm oil, and natural gas. Malaysia is also externally competitive, ranking 18th (out of 135 economies) in the International Finance Corporation 2012 ranking of ease of doing business in the world. Malaysia has progressed from being a producer of raw materials, such as tin and rubber, in the 1970s to being a multi-sector economy that grew on average 7.3 percent between 1985 and 1995. After the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 it has continued to post solid growth rates, averaging 5.5 percent per year from 20002008. Growth was accompanied by a dramatic reduction in poverty, from 12.3 percent in 1984 to 2.3

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

percent in 2009. However, pockets of poverty exist and income inequality remains high relative to the developed countries Malaysia aspires to emulate. In 2010, Malaysia launched the New Economic Model (NEM) which aims

for the country to reach high income status by 2020 while ensuring that growth is also sustainable and inclusive. The NEM envisions economic growth that is primarily driven by the private sector and which moves the Malaysian

economy into higher valueadded activities in both industry and services. To achieve these goals, Malaysia will need better skills, more competition, a leaner public sector, a better knowledge base, smarter cities, and greater efforts to ensure environmental sustainability. According to the Finance Ministry, the Malaysian economy continued to expand despite the more challenging external environment. Real Gross Domestic Product (GPD) registered a growth of 4.4 percent during the first half of 2011. People and Language Malays comprise 57 percent of the population, while the Chinese, Indian and Bumiputeras and other races make up the rest of the country's population. Malay is the national language in use, but English is widely spoken. The ethnic groups also converse in the various languages and dialects. Vientiane Times encourages the embassies of ASEM partner countries in Vientiane to participate in this column by sending articles and pictures representative of their country to Phonekeo@hotmail.com Sources: World Bank website: (http://www. worldbank.org), Website of Malaysia Tourism Office (ttp://www.tourism.gov).

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Spy cameras help Peeping Toms go on the prowl

cameras. In May, a man in his 40s was indicted for covertly filming 221 women in eight years. The offender identified by his surname Kang made a tiny hole in his shoe and hid a microcamera inside it, later posting the photos and video clips on a website. He was not detained. It is scary, said Shin Soojeong, a 34-year-old woman. After I heard about the criminal method of hiding a camera inside shoes, I am always wary of men around me on the subway when I wear a skirt. Restrooms and public baths have long been easy targets for rigging cameras up on the ceiling and wall. Sophisticated technologies make the devices increasingly hard to detect and produce photos of higher resolution. A 43-year-old coffee shop owner installed an automobile black box camera inside the restroom last year. The motionsensing camera recorded over 900 people. He was indicted earlier this year. Snapping shots of female body parts belongs to a type of sexual perversion in psychology, said Lim Joontae, a professor of police administration department at Dongguk University. Those who are mostly men in the category of voyeurism satisfy their sexual desire by collecting underwear or other belongings of females about whom they fantasize, he said. The offenders are likely to be introverted. Lacking confidence, they think they are unattractive to around this summer season. The brand new glasses-type camera is the most popular these days, said the owner who wished to be unnamed. Police data shows that these sexual crimes occur more frequently in the summer season. In 2010 around 6,400 cases were reported from June to August, which is 30 percent more than those that occurred from December to February. Legal loopholes are blamed on the increase of such crimes. It is not illegal to sell spy cams and there are no regulations currently to curb the misuse of the high-tech equipment. For example, the government recommends smartphone makers to have their devices play a shutter sound automatically when taking a photo or recording a video. However, it is not mandatory and the function has been rendered almost useless by applications that mute the sound. Some apps even show a blank screen when taking pictures or the original background images of their phones. The current law states that those who take pictures of others body parts without consent can be jailed for up to five years and be fined with 10 million won (US$8,700). However, in most cases if the violators are a first-time offender, express remorse and are not considered to be a danger to society, they are usually not detained and just fined with much less than 10 million won. Considering the suffering that victims experience, the law

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Kim Young-won, The Korea Herald

REPUBLIC OF KOREA -A 31-year-old middle school teacher has been convicted of sexual harassment for using his mobile phone to record about 240 women largely in the school and on subways for more than two years. He was caught secretly photographing a woman under her skirt on the stairs of a Seoul subway station. Police found more than 500 indecent video files saved on his memory card. Victims included students, parents and even female teachers he knows well. The teacher was dismissed from his post immediately. In May, he received a suspended sentence of 10 months in prison and 40 hours of education on sexual violations. The incident shocked his colleagues and students, who never thought he was a pervert. Normal in appearance and everyday life, he told investigators that he was driven simply by curiosity. Fast-developing technology has enabled spy cameras to be installed inside phones, wristwatches, neckties, belts, bags, shoes, pens and even cigarette lighters. These gadgets enable voyeurs to act on their sexual urges. Thriving markets online for those images give the criminals a chance to earn money from them. Light punishment, lack of regulation and legal loopholes are blamed for the rise of Peeping Toms with covert

women. And they feel more thrilled and ecstatic from such abnormal behaviours than having an actual interaction, said Gong Jung-sik, a professor at criminal psychology department of Kyunggi University. As voyeurism is very addictive, they are highly likely to repeat offenses. The coffee shop owner had been fined in 2005 and given a suspended sentence in 2008 for similar sexual crimes. When they succeed once, they feel enraptured. They tend to dig a deeper hole and look for a new target, Gong said. Sexual crimes using the mobile phones have been increasing dramatically. The number has jumped fivefold from 231 in 2004 to 1,054 in 2010, according to the National Police Agency. Overall sexual

crimes increased 10-fold from 2002 to around 20,000 cased in 2010, meaning around 55 people, mostly women, fell victim per day. As technology develops, more sophisticated and subtle devices are manipulated for peeping. Devices such as wristwatches equipped with a micro camera and a pen-type camera can be bought easily both online and offline. Some of them have an infrared camera that allows video recording in the dark. They cost around 200,000 won (US$175) to 400,000 won. At one hidden camera store in Busan, which runs three other stores in Daegu and Seoul, they sell five gadgets a day, adding up to 150 a month. We are almost out of stock. They are selling like hot cakes

is not strong enough to make the Peeping Toms realise that they are committing serious crimes, Lee Sang-hyun, an emeritus professor at police administration of Dongguk University. Not only sexual gratification, but chances to sell the images online and earn a considerable amount of easy money also motivate the criminals. They take those pictures for their own sexual pleasure, but at the same time they do it because they can make money. High unemployment could be linked to the pervert behaviour, the professor said. Since the crime is committed most of the time without victims notice, it is not easy to catch the criminals. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office analysed 100 crimes in which cameras were used. The results showed 70 victims did not realise they were the targets of the crimes. Experts recommend if one feels strange then the person should warn the suspect directly. Avoiding or ignoring the situation gives more pleasure and lets criminals do the same thing or even more perverted things next time. And asking for help by pointing out a certain person around themselves is important, Gong said. Around 80 males in their 20s and 30s were held accountable for the criminal cases in the analysis. The majority of the perpetrators were office workers and students. Around 80 victims, most of whom were in their 20s, wore either a short skirt or short dress.

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New medical drama cheery and goofy?

Jean Oh, Asia News Network, Korea Herald

Whats On
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The medical drama is a tough genre to pull off successfully. The series needs to be real, but not too gory, humane, but not too sappy, and chock full of likeable characters. The plot has to have enough believability to keep viewers from having difficulty buying into it. Its no cakewalk, which is why it is fascinating to see directors, scriptwriters and thespians tackle the genre over and over again. MBCs latest stab at the genre, Golden Time, is looking to refresh audiences with bright, cheery and goofy characters in an ERsetting. Pasta actor Lee Sun-gyun, who plays a jaded intern in the series, said at the dramas press conference in Seoul on Monday, My character is very freespirited and goofy. Im having a good time playing him, the 37-year old actor added. Of his decision to cast High Kick 2 actress Hwang Jung-eum in the role of a medical intern, Golden Time director Kwon Seok-jang said, I wanted a character who gave a bright and cheery facet to the series and Hwang Jung-eum had that. That sort of bright and silly quality gives elasticity to the drama, Kwon added, referring to Hwangs role as an upbeat intern who learns about the harsh realities and responsibilities that come with being a doctor. Hwang, who rose to fame as a cute and girly tutor in MBCs High Kick 2, said something along the same lines when describing her character, adding that the heroine she plays is very passionate. Certainly, Hwang and Lee play a large role in adding a bubbly, slightly offbeat vibe to the series, but it is director Kwon who will prove crucial to spinning out a drama that has both feather-light, slightly comedic moments and intense, serious moments as well. Though Kwon is known for romantic comedies like MBCs sleeper hit Pasta and the lesssuccessful My Princess, he

The cast of MBCs Golden Time (from left to right) Song Sun-mi, Lee Sun-gyun, Hwang Jungeum, Lee Sung-min attend the dramas press conference in Seoul, Monday. --Photot Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald

does not put out slow-paced fare, according to Lee. Lee, who worked with Kwon on Pasta, said, I have worked with the director on Pasta before and his dramas have this tempo, a tempo that is faster than the average drama. Given that this is a medical drama, I think the tempo is several times faster than the standard series. With MBCs track record of popular medical dramas like White Tower and New Heart, it should come as no

surprise that the broadcaster is returning to the genre. The plot of the series, Golden Time, rides primarily on its two leads, Lee Sun-gyun and Hwang Jung-eum. Lee plays an intern who wanted it easy and is jolted out of apathy when a traumatic incident forces him to rethink why he wanted to be a doctor in the first place. Hwang plays an intern whose initial dream is to become a housewife with a part-time job until she slowly discovers that her real passion

lies in the realm of medicine. The whole process of awakening from a moment of jaded apathy or lack of selfawareness is nothing viewers have not seen before. What will matter is how compelling Lee and Hwang will be at fully realizing their characters internal dilemmas and moments of enlightenment onscreen, and how well director Kwon will helm a drama that should have audiences gripping at the edge of their seats, cheering those doctors on.

22 at the Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre. Action with Lao Children Library: Open Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm and Sat 9am to 3pm. Come in and read and borrow Lao, Japanese, Thai and English books. Located in Ban Saphangmor, Xaysettha district. Permanent UXO exhibition and the provision of artificial limbs for victims. COPE Visitor Centre, Khouvieng Road, opposite Green Park Hotel. Every day: 9am-6pm. Chess Club meets at 1pm every Sunday at City Inn on Pangkham Road, Vientiane. Contact: Gabriel_smit@hotmail.com Womens International Group. For activities and times email wiglaosmembership@gmail.com Toastmasters Club meets every Sun. from 4-6pm at Khopchaideu restaurant (3F). Everyone is welcome. Meditation at Vat Sokpaluang every Saturday, 4-5.30pm. English Language Church Service every Sunday 10am at the ARDA Language Centre (near the Mercure, formerly Novotel). Call (021) 261441, or visit http://www.the-chs.org
Lao Elephants Australian Rules Football Club -Meet at 6.30 pm on Thursdays for training, please contact the LE President at president_ laoelephants@laopdr.com for details and other meeting areas. Buffalos Rugby - mens rugby training Tuesday evenings 6 - 7:30pm. All welcome. Sunday morning social touch rugby - male, female all ages welcome. Free. For either, contact John (020 77140176), Bob (020 55510443) and Tom (020 2281111) for more information. Wild Hogs Rugby training at the Polytechnic pitch in Phonpapao village, Sisattanak, at 8pm on Tues. and Thurs. Optional Saturday touch session at That Luang at 5:30pm, Sunday fitness at That Luang at 5:30pm. Call 020 77615677 or Chris 020 77834385. Lao Mahout Netball team trains every Tues. at 6pm at Vientiane International School. For more information contact Saeng on 020 77442689. Lions Womens Rugby from 7.30pm on Tues and Thurs at the Polytechnic pitch. Contact Noui on 020 4905090 or Maggie on 020 54656153. Youth Community Rugby Sessions Training for U15 Boys and U17 Girls at the Polytechnic pitch in Phonpapao village, Sisattanak, at 7:30pm on Wed. Training for children of all ages at 9am on Sunday. Body Language at Vientiane Accueil, Khouvieng Rd. Class includes stretching and respiratory exercises with an oriental touch. Tues. and Thurs. from 5.30-6.30pm. Contact 020 5612107. Aerobics at Sokpalouang swimming pool, Sisattanak district. Open every day from 6am-8pm. Vientiane Hash House Harriers Meet at Nam Phu Fountain every Saturday for travel to out-of-town runs. Mixed Hash, register at 3.45pm and depart 4pm. Monday,VH3, family Hash. 3 runs - short, medium and long. Meet at 5pm at advertised venue. Phones: 223867, 217493, mobile 020 5511293, 5514669.

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Big Brother Mouse helps young people practise their English at free drop-in sessions, 9-11am and 5-7pm, open every day. Just come to our office at 9am or 5pm in Ban Vat Nong, around the corner from 3 Nagas Hotel. www.bigbrothermouse. com. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. Open 9am6pm, Tues-Sun. www.taeclaos.org Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre open daily for free guided tour. Natural dyes, weaving and batik drawing classes daily. 9am5pm. Free transfer from Ock Pop Tok shops in town to the weaving centre on the Mekong. Call 071 212597 Royal Palace National Museum. Open 8.30-11.30am and 1.30-4.30pm from Wednesday to Monday. UXO Visitor Centre. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-12 and 2-5pm. Right turn just before Presidents Monument on the Northern Rd. Museums Lao National Museum on Samsenthai Road opposite National Culture Hall. Open Mon-Fri during office hours and on weekends from 9am to 4pm. Horphakeo Museum on Setthathirat Road opposite Vat Sisaket. Open Mon-Sun during office hours.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FINANCE MANAGER

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Chelsea captain John Terrys racism trial begins

Ferdinand told Westminster Magistrates Court that his initial intention was not to ensure Terry faced a criminal prosecution as he thought it was a matter for Englands Football Association. But he later changed his mind and went to the police, a decision he says wasnt influenced by his management team. I made up my own mind, I wanted to do it, Ferdinand said. In his interview with the FA read out in court, Ferdinand said the confrontation started with abuse from Terry and in response he said words to the effect of: How can you call me a (expletive), you (expletive) your teammates missus. Terry was stripped of the England captaincy before the 2010 World Cup following allegations he had an affair with teammate Wayne Bridges former girlfriend. Ferdinand told the court that Chelsea defender Ashley Cole reproached him after the game for abusing Terry about his private life. You cant talk to JT like that, Cole said, according to Ferdinand, who responded to him by saying, Im a big man I can talk to anyone I want, the way I want. Two weeks after Terry played in Englands quarterfinal loss to Italy at the European Championship, the court only heard from him via statements read out from interviews last

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year with the police and FA. Terry claimed Ferdinand had shouted a number of abusive comments toward him and made at least one obscene gesture with his hand, a pumping action clearly directed at me and no other Chelsea player. I felt he was accusing me of making a racist remark, which is simply not true, Terry said. In one of Britains most high-profile racism trials, slowmotion footage of the alleged incident was examined from multiple angles. And Terrys legal team tried to discredit evidence from his accuser, asking Ferdinand at one point if he was a liar an accusation he denied.

Former England football captain and current Chelsea player John Terry (second left) leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Monday. --Photo AP

LONDON (AP) -- Two weeks after starring for England at the European Championship, John Terry was in a London courtroom on Monday, facing the rival player he is accused of racially abusing during a globally televised Premier League match last year. From the dock, the Chelsea captain scribbled notes as Anton Ferdinand of west London rival Queens Park Rangers told of his anger that an on-pitch confrontation had allegedly descended into racism. The 31-year-old Terry, who accuses Ferdinand of fabricating the racism claim, faces a maximum fine of 2,500 pounds (US$3,900) if he becomes the first top football player in England convicted of racial abuse during a game. The words he used demonstrated hostility based on Mr Ferdinands membership, or presumed membership, of a racial group, prosecutor

Duncan Penny said, opening the case that is expected to last five days in front of a judge rather than a jury. Terry does not deny calling Ferdinand an (expletive) black (expletive) following an exchange of insults in the penalty area in the October west London derby when they were initially separated by the referee and other players. Watching the video ... that doesnt look good, Terry said in an interview with English Football Association officials read out in court. But Terry claims the term was only used to deny a perceived false accusation of racism by Ferdinand after being goaded over an alleged affair, dismissing it as a sarcastic exclamation, according to prosecutors. My use of these words were intended to make it plain I had not called him a black (expletive), and that in reality

Anton was an (expletive) for even alleging that I had, Terry said in comments to the police read out in court. I felt he was accusing me of making a racist remark which is simply not true. Ferdinand, though, denies even hearing Terry use the racial slur inside QPRs Loftus Road stadium. After the game, he had shaken hands with Terry and accepted that their clash was just banter not becoming aware of the alleged racist slur until footage spread on YouTube after QPRs shock 1-0 victory. Ferdinand, whose brother Rio plays for Manchester United, said he would have reported the remarks to game officials if he realised what had been said at the time and potentially fought Terry. When someone brings your colour into abuse, it takes it to another level and its very hurtful, Ferdinand said.

Wiggins in Tours driver seat after time trial win

Senans to Besancon. Its probably my best time trial ever. Defending champion Evans of Australia, seen as Wiggins greatest threat, placed a disappointing sixth. He called Wiggins and Sky teammate Christopher Froome, who was second, very, very, very strong riders. A day earlier, Evans was all too aware of the important stakes in the time trial: Tomorrow is the test of truth. Its each with their own two legs, he said. Wiggins put to work skills that he developed while training to become an Olympic pursuit gold medalist, and pedaled with rhythmic and aerodynamic discipline to win 35 seconds faster than Froome. Evans was 1:43 behind. He remains second overall, trailing Wiggins by 1:53. Froome rose to third, from sixth, and is 2:07 behind his teammate. I was really motivated - the time trial is my thing, Wiggins said, adding he had worked hard on his riding position, breathing and study of the course. I am very happy now. Overall, Italys Vincenzo Nibali is in fourth, 2:23 behind, Denis Menchov of Russia is fifth, 3:02 back, and Spains Haimar Zubeldia sits sixth, 3:19 off the leaders pace. Wiggins has been the odds-on favourite to win after showing dazzling form with three stage-race victories this season. At the Tour, he was fourth in 2009, placed a disappointing 24th in 2010 just behind Lance Armstrong, riding in his final Tour and crashed out last year. As this 99th Tour continues, Sky is likely to shelter Wiggins in the flats, and escort him up Alps and Pyrenees climbs by pressing the pace with him in their draft trying to wear out rivals. Then, itll be up to Wiggins to pull out his solo finesse again in the penultimate stage: An even longer, 53-kilometre time-trial from Bonneval to Chartres before an often-celebratory ride to the Champs-Elysees finish. Wiggins insisted the three-week race is far from over, saying a crash or illness could douse his victory hopes. He also noted that Evans has vowed to fight to the finish.

Bradley Wiggins wins the 9th stage of the Tour de France cycling race in France on Monday. --Photo AP

BESANCON, France (AP) -- If Mondays timetrial at the Tour de France was the test of truth as Bradley Wiggins main rival Cadel Evans had said it was then the Englishman passed it with flying colors. The 31-year-old Olympic champion Wiggins, aiming to be the first British winner of cyclings showcase race, sped to victory in the first big time trial in Stage 9, consolidating his grip on the race leaders yellow jersey. That was my physical best out there, he said of the race against the clock - a discipline he loves - in the 41.5-kilometre jaunt from Arc-et-

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Sport Badminton events get underway at Lao Sports Day

Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong

Vientiane Times

More than 40 young badminton players from 11 provinces are playing at the Laos Sports Day games from July 10-14. The matches include mens and womens singles, mens and womens doubles, and mixed doubles. The Lao Badminton Federation drew the teams into two groups at the indoor stadium on Monday. Although the host province Khammuan opened the event up to all provinces to enter teams, the number of players is down on previous years. Almost 100 badminton players at both national level

and junior levels attended the National Games last December. The badminton federations assistant coordinator Mr Somsaveng Sengsilavong said they are testing new players skills at the games. The federation will select young players to join the national team for the 16th Aean University Games, to be hosted by the National University of Laos in December, Mr Somsaveng said. The winning teams will be presented with their medals at ceremonies held on July 11 and 14. The federation did not send a Lao badminton team to the 15th Asean University Games held in Thailand in 2010.

German trainer puts Lao swimmers through their paces

when Pathana Inthavong will swim the mens 50 and 100 metre freestyle events. Lao Swimming Federation President Mr Soutthanome Inthavong said the target is to allow the young swimmers of Laos to set new records at the Asean University Games and the Olympics. The Lao Swimming Federation will send six male and two female swimmers to compete at the Asean University Games. Mr Soutthanome said the Lao team are amateur swimmers, while the swimmers from other Asean countries compete at an international level. In September and October, the Lao swimming team will train at the regulation-sized swimming pool in Xaythany district, which will also be used for the Asean University Games. The Lao team has had some competition experience at the regional level. Just last month, Lao swimmers competed at an Asean event in Indonesia. The Lao swimming team also participated in the 15th Asean University Games in Thailand in 2010. The team also competed at the 25th SEA Games in Vientiane in 2009 and the 26th SEA Games in Indonesia in 2011 but came away empty-handed.

Russell ousts fellow American Young in tennis champs

NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) -- Michael Russell beat fellow American and seventh-seeded Donald Young 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 Monday in the opening round at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. The tournament, the only one held on grass courts in North America, features a number of Olympians from 10 different countries scheduled to play before heading to the London Games on Wimbledons grass surface later this summer. Young, the 57th-ranked player in the world coming into the week, is part of the US Olympic team. Young dominated in the opening set, winning 10 of 11 first-serve points and 16 of 18 service points overall. He closed the set in 25 minutes before the 96th-ranked Russell changed his attack. Its difficult on a grass court, its almost like youre hitting and you keep waiting to see whos going to get a bad bounce first, Russell said. I thought I was playing a little more aggressive in the second or the third set. Even when I did miss, I thought I was playing with the right style of play.

A swimmer trains at the Chao Anouvong swimming pool in Vientiane.

Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong

he Lao Swimming Federation is holding beginner-level courses for trainers and swimmers this month, based at the Lao National Olympic Committees office. Trainers and swimmers from Vientiane and the provinces are being instructed by German professional trainer Mr Gerd Nottleman of

the International Swimming Federation. The trainers and swimmers learn skills and training methods at the Chao Anouvong swimming pool in Vientiane. Upon completion of the training course, Mr Nottleman will present certificates to the coaches and athletes. The coaches will then be able use their knowledge to train swimmers in the provinces. Previously many provincial trainers and swimmers

lacked training that was up to international standards. In September, the federation will also hold an advanced training course in Vientiane for swimmers and swim coaches. Improved training for the Lao swim team will show benefits when the athletes compete at the 16th Asean University Games hosted by the National University of Laos (NUOL). Lao swimming will also make a splash at the London Olympic Games

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PetroTrades Plus Card to Public confidence in Lao kip rises fuel faster transactions
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People are more confident about building their savings in Lao kip now that the value of the national currency has been stable for the past few years. According to an annual report from the Bank of the Lao PDR, the value of kip deposits at commercial banks in Laos reached 9,869 billion kip in December 2011, accounting for about 45 percent of total deposits. The rest of the money deposited was in foreign currencies. The banks 2011 report revealed that its total deposits amounted to 22,125 billion kip as of the end of December, up by about 18 percent on the previous year. The value of deposits accounted for 34 percent of total GDP in the same period. Kip deposits at commercial banks soared to about 48 percent in 2010, up from 34 percent in 2009, before dropping to 42 percent in May last year. The increasing amount of kip being deposited at commercial banks is a strong

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Ms Chanthadom Meksavanh and Mr Vanhkham Voravong display the MOU after signing the agreement.

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etroleum Trading Lao Co Ltd (PetroTrade) and Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Vientiane on Monday to start a new customer service initiative called the Plus Card. The MOU was agreed to after the two parties ran a nationwide trial of the Plus Card, an electronic payment card for fuel purchases, at Petroleum Trading Lao Co Ltds petrol stations a few months ago. The signing ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR, Mr Sonexay Sithphaxay, former Minister to the Government Office Mr Khamlouat Sitlakone, other senior officials and members of the business community. PetroTrade representative Ms Chanthadom Meksavanh said the Plus Card gives customers the convenience of simply using an electronic swipe card rather than going through the hassle of making cash payments at PetroTrades stations. The convenience of the plastic cards will mean customers spend less time at the pump and more time getting to where they are going, she enthused. We decided to collaborate on the Plus Card project due to customer demand. Such services are already available in other countries, but this is the first time that customers in Laos have been able to use a card for fuel payments and other payments at PetroTrades petrol stations, BCEL Managing Director Mr Vanhkham Voravong said. The collaboration between the two parties will modernise service systems and implement BCELs business plan and strategy at the same time. It will

Nissan GT-R an everyday supercar

on Thursday at a Nissan showroom in southern Seoul, has overseen the cars stunning evolution over the past decade. Since being first introduced as the Skyline 2000GT-R in 1969, the production of concept vehicles had to be suspended twice. But it made a brand new debut as a product model in 2007 during the Tokyo Motor Show. When we started discussions on reviving the GT-R as an everyday supercar, even most people at Nissan said its just a dream. But I continued thinking about what our customers wanted, the GT-R chief recalled. After six generations of innovation, the latest version for the Korean market features a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 545 horsepower and a maximum torque of 64 kilogram-meters. The twin-turbo V6 engine is assembled by hand at a special clean room in Nissans Yokohama engine factory, with a single technical master overseeing the whole process from start to finish. Whats important is not the engine power itself but how to transfer the power. GT-

reflection of public confidence in the stability of the kip. Its value has strengthened from 10,000 kip to the US dollar in 2005 to about 8,000 kip per US dollar at present. Deputy Director General of the central banks Monetary Policy Department, Mr Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith, yesterday welcomed the growing public confidence in the kip. He said the increasing circulation of kip in Laos helped the central bank to manage its monetary policy more effectively. Partial dollarisation makes if difficult for the bank to manage monetary policy, he told Vientiane Times yesterday. He said the stability of the kip was maintained because it was kept within a 5 percent range of change in value against foreign currencies. Last year the kip rose 2.9 percent in value against the US dollar while dropping 1.3 percent against the Thai baht. Mr Phetsathaphone said the central bank eased restrictions on currency exchange in the

middle of last year. It now allows kip to be exchanged in unlimited amounts, to further stimulate public confidence in the currency. We began running the test project in the middle of last year; we have not set a timeframe for its completion, he said. The Bank of the Lao PDR closely monitors currency exchange and has observed that there has been no rush to exchange kip. Previously, one person could only change amounts less than 20 million kip, which was a problem for people who needed baht to go shopping in Thailand. Many commercial banks allow their ATM cardholders to withdraw their money in baht when in Thailand. Mr Phetsathaphone said people were also depositing kip because commercial banks were offering better deposit interest rates compared to the baht and US dollar. The Bank of the Lao PDR is continuing to run campaigns to promote the use of the kip, to encourage more people to use the national currency, he added.

The Plus Card which customers can now use at Petroleum Trading Lao Co Ltds petrol stations.

Lee Ji-yoon, The Korea Herald

allow the expansion of various services through upgrading to modern technology and equipment, he explained. Ms Chanthadom added This project is being implemented as part of the governments policy to facilitate payment via the banking system. The automated, computerised payment system will make transactions much easier to record and track, and therefore greatly boost transparency, she said. This cooperative project will benefit both customers and us, as the two business operators. Company IT staffer Mr Southchay Phimmasy said Some 5,000 to 10,000 cards will be issued next week, and we expect to issue about 15,000 cards by the end of this year. Another company official said customers who use ATM, Visa and MasterCard cards issued by BCEL can now pay for fuel and other products at PetroTrade petrol stations. Soon customers who use ATM, Visa and MasterCard cards issued by Phongsavanh Bank will be able to utilise a similar service at PetroTrade stations. We are currently preparing to launch such a service, he said.

PetroTrade was established in 2008 with an initial investment of 75.6 billion kip. It operates petrol stations in rural areas that offer prices similar to those in large towns, with the aim of supplying fuel to rural farmers. It also supplies fuel to the mining, energy, transportation and construction sectors. PetroTrade already operates more than 100 petrol stations nationwide, and plans to expand that number even further. Last September the company was awarded internationally recognised certificates on quality control, environmental management systems, health and safety standards and occupational health and safety zones. PetroTrade is involved in various community projects in Laos, providing sustainable building materials to local villagers, helping victims of natural disasters and donating food and other materials to schools and disabled peoples associations.

The Nissan GT-R is designed to become an everyday supercar for everyone, said Kazutoshi Mizuno, who is affectionately called the father of the Japanese carmakers flagship sports car, in Seoul last week. While other supercars are sold in a closed market for some healthy, rich people who have several cars, GT-R is targeting an open market for everyone, said the chief vehicle engineer and chief product specialist for Nissan. With GT-R, you can cruise on the autobahn (motorway) at 300 kilometers per hour with some stuff loaded in the trunk, while you can go shopping in downtown areas using the automatic transmission mode. Zero to 100 km/h took roughly 2.8 seconds in a recent circuit driving of the latest 2012 model, outpacing its European rivals Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. And the 60-year-old Japanese veteran engineer, who held a news conference

Rs engine is also very easy to handle, making driving the car more comfortable, he said. GT-R maintains almost half the braking distance of ordinary vehicles on wet roads. It was also designed to run not just on a circuit but also in unpredictable conditions such as the sands of the Middle East or the icy roads of Canada. He also cited some special cases like a 25-year-old disabled man who participated in a recent driving test and some doctors in Hokkaido, Japan, who own a GT-R for transferring emergency patients during heavy snowfall. He said, however, some part of production such as final assembly is done by machines to secure accuracy, adding, Making a good car at reasonable prices is not a contradiction. They can be achieved together. GT-R is priced at 166.8 million won (US$146,500) in Korea. Currently, there are some 70 GT-R drivers here. Its our mission to have GT-R continue to evolve. I hope customers can enjoy the best driving experience out of the car, he said.

Exchange rates as of July 10, 2012

Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Foreign Currencies
US Dollar 50-100 Thai Baht Euro 50-500

Buying 8,004 252.58 9,834

Selling 8,043
253.85

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Phonesack Group leads Lao investment in Vietnam

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Global markets slump for third day

Vientiane: After light volumes of 127K on Monday volumes fell right away to 26K by the 10:30am close yesterday. BCEL up until then had gained 50 kip on 3K of stocks to reach 7050 kip - its best price since January 9 this year. Lao currency exchange rates: The local kip traded at 8,003 / US$1, the THB 252.58, the uro at a new low 9,833 kip, the GBP at 12,221 kip, the CA$ 7,721 kip, and the en was at 99.05 kip.

Phonesack Group has become one of the first Lao enterprises to invest in Vietnam as the two neighbouring countries enhance their economic cooperation. The multiple industry enterprise officially kicked off construction of a US$50 million wood processing plant last week in the central province of Ha Tinh. The facilities will be complete and become operational in 2013. Situated on a 30 hectare site in the Vung Ang Economic Zone, the wood processing factory will manufacture wood products such as floorboards, tables and desks with most of the raw materials imported from Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The factory requires 180,000 m3 of timber annually and is expected to generate jobs for over 1,500 local people. Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the factory last week, the Chairman of the

provincial Peoples Committee, Vo Kim Cu, said construction of the factory is just one of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties, 35th anniversary of the signing of the VietnamLaos Friendship Treaty, and Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2012. Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad and other senior Lao and Vietnamese officials. Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a joint meeting of Lao and Vietnamese ministries of Planning and Investment on Saturday that Vietnam would offer more opportunities for Lao businesses to invest. "I also ask the Lao government to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to speed up their projects in Laos. Meanwhile, Vietnam will offer more opportunities for Lao businesses considering investment in

Vietnam, he said as quoted in the Vietnam News Agency. Phonesack Groups investment in Vietnam has surprised many people, as it is a reverse of the usual situation which sees Vietnamese companies investing in Laos. Vietnam is one of the top exporters of wood products. The Lao government has tried to reduce the export of unprocessed timber, instead adding value to the countrys natural resources by processing them before export. However, it is not easy to put this policy into practice because Laos has a shortage of skilled workers and markets. Phonesack Group is a major company and operates a wide range of businesses including construction, mining and wood processing. According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Laos and Vietnam plan to achieve bilateral trade of US$1 billion this year and US$2 billion in 2015 as part of efforts to boost economic cooperation.

IMF urges govt to accelerate infrastructure projects

A boat passes Bitung Port in North Sulawesi, which will be developed into a special economic zone.

Global markets

The euro rose slightly overnight EUR / US$ 1.2311 after falling sharply last week, but not before hitting a new two-year low of US$1.2267 in trade in New York on Monday. Asian markets slumped as investors nervously await the release of key Chinese economic indicators this week. Oil prices started to tumble yesterday, Brent losing US$1.74 and Nymex US$1.2/brl to Mondays close. Alcoa Inc says it lost US$2 million ($A1.97 million) in the second quarter. Slow economy worries about European stability didnt help markets yesterday; add to that Chinese growth pressing down on investor sentiment and that fueled the US stocks losses ahead of the this weeks earnings season results. Spanish bond yields spiked to the danger level of 7 percent that caused EU markets to drop. Spain now must pay a new high of 7.023pct. Following crisis talks in Brussels on Monday the Euro-zone finance ministers now appear to have given Spain more time, in an extra year to bring its budget deficit in line with the bloc's rules.

Hans David Tampubolon, Asia News Network, The Jakarta Post

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the government to be more serious about its commitment to developing infrastructure. IMF Asia and Pacific Department chief Sanjaya Panth said in Jakarta on Friday that one of the main factors hindering Indonesia from accelerating its infrastructure development was the lack of capacity among public officials. On the public side, there are capacity constraints ... implementation has always been very low. Therefore, further efforts should be undertaken, Sanjaya told reporters. For example, Sanjaya said the private sector had been waiting far too long for the implementation of the Land Acquisition Law. The law cannot be practically implemented

because the government has yet to issue a presidential regulation on it. The law basically provides more certainty for land acquisitions to support governmentbacked infrastructure projects. Land acquisition is the most vital element in developing infrastructure. Businesses have said that acquiring land is equal to between 75 and 85 percent of an infrastructure projects completion. Based on the law, disputes over land acquisitions must be resolved within a 436day timeframe at the most. This is considered one of the more progressive elements in the law because previously, disputes over land acquisitions sometimes took several years to resolve. The government itself has pledged to accelerate infrastructure development and has launched the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of the Indonesian Economy (MP3EI). On May 29, the then

National Land Agency (BPN) head, Joyo Winoto, promised that the regulation would be issued before the end of June; however, so far, no regulation has materialized. Sanjaya said the government really needed to be aware that they had to do more about infrastructure development because it would serve as a crucial long-term factor for Indonesia to maintain its economic growth amid the deepening global crisis. Partly due to the slow realization of infrastructure projects, as well as the slowdown in the global economy, the IMF has revised the countrys economic growth to 6.1 percent this year, lower than the governments target of 6.5 percent. IMFs senior resident representative in Indonesia, Milan Zavadjil, said the Indonesian government also had to be more willing to provide larger portions from the state budget for infrastructure spending.

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SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil dropped to near US$85 a barrel on Tuesday after weak Chinese trade figures suggested the economic slowdown in the worlds second-largest crude consumer is deepening. China said on Tuesday that June imports increased 6.3 percent, which was less than analyst forecasts and down by half from Mays growth rate while export growth declined to 11.3 percent from 15.3 percent in May.

Euro finance ministers agree on bailout for Spain

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Euro area finance ministers agreed early on Tuesday on the terms of a bailout for Spains troubled banks, saying that 30 billion (US$36.88 billion) can be ready by the end of this month. The finance ministers for the 17 countries that use the euro as their official currency will return to Brussels on July 20 to finalise the agreement, having first obtained the approval of their governments or parliaments, eurozone chief Jean-Claude Juncker said.

Dubais duty-free company lines up US$1.75B in loans

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Dubais airport duty-free company says it has lined up US$1.75 billion in loans to pay for the expansion of the city-states main airport. Dubai Duty Free said on Sunday the six-year syndicated credit facility is the largest such financing package for a Dubai state-linked firm since 2008, the year before a financial crisis rocked the emirate.

A photographic equipment and technology show in Beijing.

Consumption promises to benefit Japan

FDI. By the end of 2011, Japan had US$83 billion worth of accumulated investments in China. For years, the majority of Japanese companies that have invested in China have done so because of the lowcost labor they found there. They set up factories and imported raw materials and components from Japan while exporting final products to overseas markets, particularly to developed markets. As Chinese labor costs continue to rise, the worlds second-largest economy is planning to have its growth depend more on domestic consumption and less on exports. Japanese companies, meanwhile, are finding it necessary to invest more in Chinese research and development and design and technology, similar to what a slew of international companies have done, Zeng said. This will help the two countries find new sources of economic growth and lead to more cooperation, he said. China, as part of its plan to change its sources of economic growth, is concentrating more on attracting FDI. In new FDI industrial guidelines, China said it is welcoming investments into high-end manufacturing, services and research and development. Among those that have heeded the call is Japan, which has been making large investments into China since it was shaken by a devastating earthquake in March last year. A white paper initiated by the China-Japan Chamber of Commerce said Chinas amount of FDI from Japan increased by 50 percent in 2011 from a year earlier. And the momentum has been sustained. From January to April, Japan invested US$2.7 billion into China, up 16 percent from the same period a year earlier. During the same period, countries in the European Union invested 28 percent less year-on-year. Zeng called on Japanese companies to invest more into Chinese bioengineering, new materials, information technology and equipment manufacturing, as well as modern service industries such as the cultural, medical care, cartoon and education and training industries.

Ding Qingfen, Asia News Network, Japan China Daily

Chinas plan to have an increasing amount of its economic growth generated from domestic consumption opens opportunities to Japanese companies and encourages the Japanese to invest in the worlds secondlargest economy, former VicePremier Zeng Peiyan said on Thursday. China resolved, during the recent global financial crisis, to change its sources of economic growth. As a result, the country is turning into more of a global market and less of a global manufacturing powerhouse, Zeng said. The policy change is bringing fantastic business opportunities to Japanese companies, he added. Zengs remarks came during an opening ceremony held for the China-Japan Entrepreneurs Exchange Meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia, which took place in Japans Yokohama. China is Japans largest trade partner, and Japan is the third-largest source of Chinas foreign direct investment, or

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TAVANNA HOUSE FOR SALE

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UNITED MINING & MENERALS (LAO) CO.,LTD is now looking for the following positions:
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LAND FOR SALE (In Vang Vieng)

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IUCN Lao PDR Country Office
IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature is seeking to recruit a selfmotivated and competent staff for the position of Office Assistant to be based at IUCN Lao PDR Country Office. This position directly reports to Admin/HR Officer, IUCN Lao PDR and functionally to the Country Representative, IUCN Lao PDR. Primary Responsibilities for this position include; Assist on processing the Visa Application, Extension and ID Cards for all expatriates Assist Programme staff for flight booking, accomodation, meeting vanues and other neccessary logistics support Manage the petty cash for office operations and routine works Welcome and extend hospitality to all guests/visitors and direct them to concerned staff Handle incoming and outgoing calls/fax and take adequate messages when required Response courteously to public queries Maintain a register of outstation private/official calls and provide individuals bills to different units and individual at the end of end month Update a digitalise telephone directory and circulate the telephone extension lists for IUCN Lao PDR and Regional Office Maintain correct leave records and update staff from time to time about their leave balance Prepare summary report of all IUCN lao staff monthly attendance Ensure that the reception areas is presentable at all time Assist Programme Secretary in maintenance of library for IUCN Lao PDR Country Office Provide administrative support and services for the Administration Requirements: Degree on Business Administration or related fields Good knowledge in written and spoken English preferred; Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Essential Experience At least 2 years of working experience with international organisation in similar roles Enthusiasms in services roles and likes to work with multi-culture environments This position is open for Lao Nationals only and is for the initial contract for a period of two years with the possibility of extension. This position is classified as A2 in our classification system and the basic monthly salary is between $USD 339 - $USD 424 with a comprehensive health and life insurance. Interested candidates should send their applications including CV and the names and contact information of two references by latest 20 July 2012. Please send your application to: IUCN Lao Country Office, 082/01 Fa Ngum Road, Ban Wat Chan, P.O. Box 4340, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: 021 216401, Fax: 021 216127, Or send your application by e-mail to: laorecruitment@iucn.org The full TOR can be downloaded at: http://www.iucn.org/lao Only short-listing candidates will be notified for the interview IUCN is an equal opportunities employer

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Our mission To influence, encourage & assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity & diversity of nature & to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable & ecologically sustainable. IUCN is a world leader in developing knowledge & understanding for effective conservation action. A unique worldwide partnership, IUCN brings together states, government agencies & NGO members, & some 10,000 scientists & experts from 181 countries in a global web of networks to provide a neutral forum for dialogue & action on environment & sustainable development issues.
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Oxfam is working for a just world without poverty

Oxfams goal in Laos is to contribute to a fair and open Lao society where women and men equally enjoy their rights to a sustainable life. Oxfam has been working in Lao PDR since 1989. As part of the Oxfam Program, Oxfam Australia currently works in Vientiane Province, Salavan and Sekong and is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our team. We are offering very competitive benefits. TEAM LEADER DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (LANGOCA) Duty Station: Kaleum District, Sekong Province Main Responsibilities: - Provide implementation support to project partners to meet the project objectives - Monitoring and reporting on implementation of the district activities by partners (personal work plan, field visit and expense reports) - Regularly communicating with partners to identify project support needs, monitor project activities and report project progress - Responsible for strengthening technical capacity of the district partners in delivering the projects - Managing district project funds and taking responsibility for expenditures of district project funds and reporting expenditure - Identify and developing partnership opportunities with stakeholders within the district to collaboratively prepare required action plans enabling the project outcomes - Facilitate participation of people in the community in creating planning and implementing activities Required competencies and experience: - Relevant qualifications or skills in rural livelihoods development, especially public health, disaster risk reduction, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, project management or other relevant disciplines - Experience in the successful partnership with local Government partners in delivering projects in a development and/or humanitarian context in one or more challenging locations - Ability to plan and manage activities and budgets - Sound ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions from time to time - Ability to understand English and the local language Mon Khmer is highly regarded - Good computer skills For further information, please refer to the website: www.directoryofngos.org and go to Directory News/Job Openings. To apply please submit your CV and application letter addressing how you meet each of the criteria listed above (include copies of relevant certificates and 3 references) by 22 July 2012. Fax: 021 414660, Mail: PO Box 2927, Ban Thatlouang Tai, Xaysetha, Vientiane, Email: souphonesax@oxfam.org.au We promote diversity and practice equity. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a personal interview.

Asia News Network (ANN)

THE DAILY YOMIURI THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN
The Asia News Network (ANN) is a network of leading daily English language newspapers in Asia, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation of Germany through its regional representative bureau in Singapore. It was established in March, 1999, to provide avenues for cooperation and optimise coverage of major news events in the region. It also aims to promote journalism, share news stories, feature articles, editorials and personality profiles. ANN is the worlds most active newspaper alliance with a membership base of 18 newspapers in 16 countries. The German News Agency of Deutsche Presse-Agentur, as one of the leading international agencies and ANNs exclusive partner, distributes news and features, background stories and commentaries from ANN to subscribers worldwide. They consist of Rasmei Kampuchea (Cambodia), China Daily (China), The Statesman (India), The Korea Herald (South Korea), The Star (Malaysia), Sin Chew Daily (Malaysia), The Nation (Thailand), The Straits Times (Singapore), The Philippine Daily Inquirer (Philippines), The Jakarta Post (Indonesia), Vietnam News (Vietnam), The Daily Star (Bangladesh), Vientiane Times (Laos), The Kathmandu Post (Nepal), The Island (Sri Lanka), Brunei Times (Brunei), The Nation (Pakistan), and China Post (Taiwan). The combined circulation of these newspapers is more than 14 million copies per day.

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