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Vientiane Times Thursday January 21, 2016 Home news 3
Party Central Committee congratulates
Vietnam Party Congress
Times Reporters solidarity, and comprehensive Laos will work with the Party,
cooperation between Laos and government and people of
The Party Central Committee of Vietnam, which was established Vietnam to protect and cherish
the Lao Peoples Revolutionary by the great President Ho further the friendly relations for
Party (LPRP) has sent a message Chi Minh, beloved President the benefits of the two peoples
of congratulations to the Party Kaysone Phomvihane and and to promote regional and
Central Committee of the President Souphanouvong international peace, stability and
Communist Party of Vietnam and cherished by successive cooperation.
(CPV) on the occasion of the leaders of the two countries T h e L P R P s c e n t r a l
CPV convening its 12th congress. and continues to be preserved committee also expresses
The message reads On the and enhanced. This has become confidence that the Vietnamese
occasion of the Communist a valuable legacy and one of people will be able to achieve
Party of Vietnam convening the the factors that determines the greater victories and successes
12th Party Congress, on behalf success of the revolutions of the in the years to come in line with
of the Party Central Committee, two nations. the resolution of the 12th Party
members of the Lao Peoples T h e L P R P s c e n t r a l Congress.
Revolutionary Party and the Lao committee expresses its gratitude T h e L P R P s c e n t r a l
multiethnic people, we would and sincere thanks to the Party, committee wishes the 12th
Savannakhet Governor, Dr Souphanh Keomixay addresses the 10th party congress. like to extend our best wishes and government and people of Congress of the CPV great
profound love as close comrades Vietnam for having always
By implementing decisions
and foreign investors and
strongly contributing to the
the special zone. These are
involved in manufacturing: Irrigation systems running
up electrical debts
of the previous 9th party growth of socio-economic Japanese camera parts, French
congress, east-west economic development in the province. sunglasses, Korea vehicles,
corridor integration has been GDP growth increased Toyota spare parts, aviation
achieved greatly contributing from 10 percent in 2010 to 12.5 spare parts, telecommunication
to Savannakhet provinces percent in 2015, with annual equipment, and other vital Khonesavanh Latsaphao money in the water users more water available to the
social and economic growth, average GDP per capita going products. groups dont send the money nations many thousands of
according to the governor. from US$897 per person in Freight and passenger Irrigation systems that use to the village authorities to pay farmers.
Savannakhet Governor, 2010 to US$1,785 last year. vehicles crossing Savannakhet- electrical pumps to feed water the electricity, he said. Right now all kinds and
Dr Souphanh Keomixay, Foreign investment Mukdahan Friendship Bridge into channels to farmers According to the Vientiane sizes of irrigation schemes
reported to the 10th party amounted to US$5.2 billion and Dansavan border (Lao- fields owe a lot of money Power Distribution Department are delivering water to the
congress this week that based last year, which is a 58 percent Viet) increased from 77,800 to Electricite du Laos, the under Electricite du Laos, countrys wet and dry season
on its strategic location and increase compared to five years vehicles in 2006 to 216,700 national electricity authority, house owners in Vientiane do rice along with other crops. In
continually implementing the ago. Currently the province has vehicles in 2015. with many utilities bills not owe too much for their use addition, people can use the
government stimulus policy, 160 investment projects from The value of imports and remaining outstanding. of electricity if compared to water to raise more animals
implementation of the east- more than 20 countries. exports at the Savannakhet- Deputy Director General various state departments or and of course have a plentiful
west economic corridor was Numerous modern Mukdahan Friendship Bridge of the Department of irrigation schemes. source of water for household
progressing well and bringing industrial factories have set reached US$1.341 billion Irrigation under the Ministry Mr Nouanedeng added that use.
tangible results. up in the Savan-Seno special last year while the number of Agriculture and Forestry, the state sometimes needs to In order to increase crop
This was creating economic zone, Dansavan of tourists increased from Mr Nouanedeng Rajvong told pay debts incurred by irrigation yields for food security
435,900 in 2006 to about 1 Vientiane Times on Wednesday systems that use electrical and commercial gain, the
Weather forecast million in 2015. that the debts outstanding from pumps when the electricity is government is continuing to
Exports for the five years irrigation systems are very about to be cut off by voltage build more new irrigation
( 2 0 11 t o 2 0 1 5 ) r e a c h e d large. workers. schemes by using both its
US$3.6 billion, and imports There were many reasons Irrigation schemes need budget and borrowed funds
US$1.2 billion, while revenue that the bills remain unpaid, to be designed so that water which attract low interest rates.
collection was over the plan including that the irrigation overflows into channels More than 778,000 hectares
each year by about 18 percent systems are broken or that automatically and can be of wet season rice and over
to 20 percent. rice crops were destroyed by delivered to crops in both the 126,600 hectares of dry season
The electricity grid has natural disasters. wet and dry seasons. rice are grown annually in
gradually been developed to H o w e v e r, m e m b e r s Irrigation systems that use these areas.
provide sufficient supply for of water users groups also electrical pumps to feed water But about 226,000 hectares
industrial needs and to expand say that they have given the into channels are not attractive of rice fields in the flatland
into remote areas, with over 80 money for electricity to a to farmers because they have areas are totally dependent on
percent of villages presently representative of their group to pay for the electricity rainwater because irrigation
being able to access electricity but the bills remain unpaid consumed. channels have not been built
covering 87.8 percent of all anyway. However, the Party and in these locations yet.
households. Many farmers pay their state have been investing a When rice is not only
Wi t h s o c i o - e c o n o m i c bills but the irrigation schemes large amount of money over consumed domestically but
development growth, poverty still owe money for using the last 40 years to build many also exported to neighbouring
has been reduced. Presently, electricity because some irrigation systems throughout countries, Lao farmers and the
throughout the province there individuals who collect the the country, aiming to make nation as a whole will benefit.
are only 149 poor villages,
The objective of the National Consultant is to support the Accountancy Department of the Ministry of Finance and
support International consultant hired by the TDF-2 in the implementation of ASEAN MRA on Accountancy Services
in Lao PDR. Main responsibilities are:
Collect and review relevant laws, policies and other documents as requested by the International Consultant;
Translate relevant laws, regulations, policies and other documents form Lao into English and vice versa as requested;
Facilitate and organize meetings and consultations with government and other agencies, and provide interpretation
services during such meetings;
Assist the organization of the first Aptitude Test for foreign accountancy professionals wishing to practice in Lao PDR;
Provide comments on various draft reports prepared by the international consultant utilizing knowledge on
country institutional set up and political economy of the sector;
Any other tasks required to support the international consultant and the Accountancy Department team.
The estimated inputs for this assignment are 110 working days or 5 months over a period of 12 months. It is expected
that inputs will be delivered in Vientiane, Lao PDR, working alongside International Consultant and government
officials. The expected commencement date for Services in Lao PDR is as soon as possible. The full detailed ToR
is available at the NIUs website: http://t4dlaos.org/index.php/en/work-with-us/vacancies
In order to be considered for the position, the candidates should meet the following qualifications and experience
requirements:
An advanced degree in accounting or related field (commerce or economics);
Membership in a professional accounting body which is a member of the International Federation of Accountants
(IFAC), or a post graduate qualification in Accounting or related field will be an advantage;
Fluency in English and the Lao language (written and spoken);
Minimum 3 years of working experience in relevant field;
Familiarity with trade in services and development issues;
Good translation skills (English-Lao-English), especially of law texts, will be an advantage;
Good interpersonal skills to facilitate dialogue with various government agencies, senior and technical staff,
and the private sector and result oriented; and
Willing to work alongside and assist international and national counterparts in a practical and proactive way.
National Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants (IC) selection method set out in the
Consultant Guidelines, in line with the World Banks Guidelines Selection and Employment of Consultants, January 2011.
The NIU now invites interested eligible consultant to provide information indicating that you are qualified to
perform the services (curriculum vitae with expressions of interest and references). Expressions of interest must
be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by January
26, 2016, 16:00 oclock.
Delegates and
guests of the 10th
Party Congress on
Wednesday visit an
organic farm in Nontae
village, Xaythany
district, Vientiane.
The chemical-free
vegetables are sold in
farmers markets in
Vientiane.
10th Party Congress delegates yesterday visit Phanphet Agriculture Development Farm in German-Laos Association for Development (GLAD) representative Ms Ingrid Korn (third right)
Hadxaifong district to see farmers using a mechanised process to transplant rice seedlings. stands with officials from Xebangfai district and Khammuan province after the handover ceremony
for an artesian well that cost more than 24 million kip. The well was installed at Vernsanan Primary
School on Friday. It is 30 metres deep and will provide a source of clean water for the children
at the school. --Photo Daengsavath Senphanit
The Lao Solidarity and Development Fund Committee and the Taiwan Lion Clubs International
Eden Social Welfare Foundation hand over table lamps to the Ministry of Education and Sports
on Tuesday for distribution to poor children in remote areas of Laos. Present at the ceremony were
Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Ms Sengdeuane Lachanthaboun (third left) and Chairman
of the Lao Solidarity and Development Fund Committee, Mr Yuhao Aixinjueluo (second right).
General Manager of Lao Ford City Mr Dilip Jesuthasan (left) presents a Ford Ecosport to Mr Lattanavong
Kindavong on Wednesday representing the winner Mr Siphandone Michai from Savannakhet province
in Lao Ford Citys Big Deal Promotion which was open to customers who bought Ford vehicles from
October 1 to December 31. Other prizes were five Dhip gold car insurance policies from Diphaya
Insurance Co., Ltd, six IPhone 6s, seven Samsung TVs, eight home theatres, nine CCTV cameras, and
10 free oil changes and filters.
6 Thursday January 21, 2016 Vientiane Times
Region
In brief from Asia
News Network Xi boosts ties
14 provinces, 4.5 percent
of villages hit by drought
THAILAND (The Nation)
with Saudis
-- Drought has already hit 14 SAUDI ARABIA (China Daily, ANN) Al Saud witnessed the signing of a
provinces, Disaster Prevention -- President Xi Jinping witnessed ties memorandum of understanding on
and Mitigation Department between China and Saudi Arabia lifted advancing the Belt and Road Initiative
chief Chatchai Promlert said on to a higher level on Tuesday by securing and production capacity cooperation.
Tuesday. wide-ranging deals covering energy, Other agreements were signed on
Among these provinces were industrial capacity cooperation and the energy, telecommunication and aviation.
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Belt and Road Initiative. The two countries released a joint
Ratchasima, Kanchanaburi, The president arrived in Riyadh, statement on forming a comprehensive
Phichit and Phitsanulok. the Saudi capital, at the start of a three- strategic partnership and agreed to boost
Speaking on the number of nation Middle East tour that will also their joint development strategies.
affected villages, about 4.5 take him to Egypt and Iran. It is his first Annual trade between the nations
percent of all villages in the visit to the region since he took office. reached US$69.1 billion in 2014, about
country are now suffering from Four Saudi fighter jets escorted the 230 times the figure in 1990, the year
water shortage, Chatchai said. plane carrying Xi into Riyadh. that diplomatic ties between Beijing and
He added that his department Xi said Saudi Arabia is a major Riyadh were established.
was now working with Arab country and Islamic power, and Ahead of his talks with the king,
provincial authorities in the two-way relationship has achieved Xi received a ceremonial welcome at
delivering help to affected great leaps forward in the past 26 years, the Royal Court. His motorcade was
people and best managing greatly benefiting the two peoples. escorted by mounted guards, and he President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at
available water resources. Xi and King Salman bin Abdulaziz inspected an honour guard of troops. a ceremony in Riyadh. --Photo Agencies
China to support
Indonesia as ASEAN hub
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post) --
Eight killed, over 50 injured in university
Indonesia and China will discuss
the possibility of the former
becoming an Asean hub during the
attack in NW Pakistan
upcoming visit of the Cyberspace ISLAMABAD (Xinhua) -- At least The killed professor was from the of fire with the army commandos who Emergency has been declared at all
Administration of China (CAC) eight people were killed and over chemistry department of the university, have cornered them in certain blocks the main hospitals in the district.
to Jakarta, an official said on 50 others injured when an unknown said the report. of the university. Hospital sources said the seriously
Wednesday. number of gunmen stormed a university Geo also quoted officials and A large contingent of security wounded people have been shifted to
The CAC delegation will in Pakistans northwest district of hospital sources as saying that over 50 forces, including army, police and the neighbouring city of Peshawar,
meet with officials from the Charsadda on Wednesday morning, others were injured in the attack. paramilitary forces Frontier Corps, were capital of Pakistans northwest province
Coordinating Political, Legal reported local media. The number of attackers is not dispatched to the university shortly after of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
and Security Affairs Ministry, Fazal Raheem, vice chancellor of known at the moment, said police. the attack was reported. No group has claimed responsibility
specifically with representatives Bacha Khan University which came Army spokesman Asim Saleem Three army helicopters have been for the attack yet. Pakistani Prime
from the national cyber under the attack, told local Urdu TV Bajwa confirmed on his twitter employed to monitor the operation, Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the
information defense security and channel Geo that those killed include account that four gunmen have so far said army sources. All the injured attack and was closely following the
resilience division, on Thursday. one professor, two students, four been killed in the operation and the have been shifted to local District development of the incident while on a
security guards and one policeman. remaining ones are still in exchange Headquarter Hospital in Charsadda. foreign tour, said the PM Office.
Vientiane Times Thursday January 21, 2016 Region 7
Pollutants reduced by 18 Park advocates petition
percent during odd-even trial
INDIA (The Statesman, ANN) --The
volume of respirable pollutants in
the study said.
The study has based its findings on
campaign on labour bills
the citys air reduced by upto 18 per Central Pollution Control Board and KOREA (The Korea Herald, ANN) petition) if not for these pressing
cent during the odd-even scheme that private portal IndiaSpend data. -- Stepping up the pressure upon the situations?
regulated the plying of four-wheelers Particulates (PM 2.5) declined by National Assembly to pass the pending The president had joined the
on Delhi roads for a fortnight, a new 10-13 percent on an average (i.e overall labour reform bills, President Park petition campaign Monday after
study has claimed. 24 hours) and by 18 percent on average Geun-hye repeated her calls for the receiving the annual business reports
While absolute pollution levels during the period when the scheme was nation on Tuesday to participate in a and before delivering her New Years
increased across the National Capital in force (i.e between 8 AM to 8 PM). petition campaign led by economic greeting to the Korea Federation of
Region (NCR) in January as compared After 8 PM there was (as expected) organisations. SMEs.
to the previous month, the levels in no effect, which is why the average In response to the growing Led by 38 economic bodies,
Delhi saw a smaller increase owing for overall 24 hours is lower than the criticism that her participation including the Korea Chamber of
to the pilot license plate policy, the US- average of daytime, Anant Sudarshan, infringed upon the legislatures C o m m e r c e a n d I n d u s t r y, t h e
based study stated. Director EPIC-India said. independence, the president claimed Federation of Korean Industries
Jointly conducted by researchers PM 2.5, the tiniest and deadliest that the petition was the last resort and the Korea International Trade
at the Energy Policy Institute at the of all respirable pollutants, measures to save the economy and to boost Association, the campaign seeks to
University of Chicago (EPIC) and around 2.5 microns enabling it to embed employment. gather 10 million signatures asking for
Evidence for Policy Design group at deep into the lungs and subsequently Companies, whether the passage of the labour bills. President Park Geun-hye presides
Harvard University, the study found enter the bloodstream. conglomerates or small and medium- The presidents move was seen over the Cabinet meeting at Cheong
stark reductions in pollutants around Under the scheme, cars with odd sized firms, have repeatedly appealed as a last-minute effort to whip up Wa Dae. --Photo Yonhap
the noon hours from January 1 to 15. and even number registration plates for the passage of the pending bills, but public opinion as the Federation of
The impact was much higher plied on alternate days for the first 15 the National Assembly has neglected Korea Trade Unions, in opposition Party of Korea, which has been
during the hours when the scheme was days of the year. Delhi Government their needs, Park said at the Cabinet to the labour bills, has hinted at blocking the bills citing employment
in force as the gap between Delhis is likely to roll out its second phase in meeting. withdrawing from the labour- instability, denounced the president
pollution and the neighbouring regions March-April, after the completion of Would these businessmen and management-government trilateral for detouring due legislative procedure
widened steadily until at least midnight, the board exams. people have rushed out to the streets deal on Tuesday afternoon. and siding with the conglomerates by
on this severe winter day (for the The main opposition the Minjoo joining their initiative.
In brief
WTO favours China in longstanding trade dispute with EU
Investing in local leaders to create global change GENEVA (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Tuesday confirmed its ruling
VACCANCY FOR LAO NATIONAL that the European Union (EU)s imposition of anti-dumping measures on certain iron or steel
fasteners from China was illicit, ending a seven-year legal battle which saw Chinese exports of
Shelter Manager (Female):
Protection and Empowerment of Women and Children (PEWC) programme screws, nuts and bolts to the EU plummet.
Following the imposition of EU duties on the Chinese imports, China said in 2009 that strict
Village Focus International (VFI) is an INGO working in the Lao PDR since 2001. VFI is looking to fill the position of
Shelter Manager, who will be responsible for leading the shelter team, to manage a shelter for trafficking survivors
rules regulating the implementation of anti-dumping measures had not been respected.
especially women and children. This position will be based in Vientiane capital. This saw the WTO rule in favor of Chinese claims against EU tariff policies in both 2010 and
2011, though the Asian economic powerhouse deemed subsequent EU compliance measures
Duties
Be leader for the shelter component in Vientiane capital. insufficient.
Provide technical assistance and advise the shelter team to ensure that smooth running of the activities, This prompted China to return to the WTO and ask for the establishment of a compliance panel
effectively and follow the plan.
Monitor of the shelter policy, roles and child protection policy are effectively implement at the shelter to decide whether or not EU policies were legal under its framework.
Provide Cleary on residents rights, shelter policy, and resident roles to the new admitted shelter residents
Supervise staff to document and update the residents data regularly.
Prepare resident individual planning and review to ensure that meet with the resident goal Bazaar launched in Myanmar-China border town
Prepare case study to PM every quarterly YANGON (Xinhua) -- A bazaar was launched in Myanmars Muse town Tuesday, the main
Over see the individual and group case counseling with the counselor to ensure effectively rehabilitation progress.
Prepare monthly planning and reporting to project manager
border gateway that links Myanmar and Chinas Yunnan Province, aimed at enhancing border
Assist to prepare yearly, and quarterly plan and report to donor and government counterpart when require. trade between the two countries, according to official sources.
Conduct staff weekly, and monthly meeting to plan and feed back The international-standard walking bazaar, which is part of the Muse Central Economic Zone
Conduct weekly and monthly resident meeting to feed back of the shelter services, residents feeling and improve
performance Project being implemented by Shan state government and the private-run New Star Light
Organize and facilitate the case conference meetings with social worker team to prepare case planning and construction Company, will display various products of China and Myanmar.
case reintegration
Assist to conduct case management meeting with government partner for special case when require. Muse, a small town on the banks of the Shweli river, is a bustling trading center.
Communicate and coordinate with other project stakeholders and government partners in order to build a Annually, a Myanmar-China border trade fair is launched on alternate basis in Muse 105th
strong network and present of the shelter activity.
Mile Border Trade Zone of Myanmar or in Ruili, southwest Chinas Yunnan Province linking
Qualification and Experiences Myanmars Muse.
Bachelor Degree in social or related field
Ability to develop plans and reports in Lao and English (with minimal assistance)
According to official statistics, Myanmar-China bilateral trade hit US$3.764 billion in the first
A minimum of 2-3 years of management experience five months (Jan-May) of 2015.
Experience working with NGOs
Basic understanding of trafficking, CRC, CEDEW and related issues
Computer skills: word processing, Excel, power point, email, internet Park renews calls for job creation
Leadership skills: able to train, supervise and manage team KOREA (The Korea Herald) -- President Park Geun-hye on Wednesday renewed her calls for
Fluency in spoken Lao and English
job creation as she pressed labour and management to reach a compromise for labour reform.
Social Characteristics The government has set aside 2.12 trillion won of this years budget meant to create jobs for
Open-minded and willing to work with trafficking victims
Ability to work with and communicate effectively with other staff and partners. young people, up 20.3 percent from a year earlier.
Ability to work on the weekend, holiday and emergency time when require Park said job creation through labour reform is the most urgent task.
Ability to communicate effectively and network with a range of stakeholders
Ability/interest to work closely with Government, INGOs and the private sector
Labour and management should make concessions and share pains, Park said in a meeting at
Experience in and appreciation of ethnic minority groups and gender-related issues Cheong Wa Dae, South Koreas presidential office. I expect labour and management to make a
Able to travel in Laos and other country when require determination to ensure labor reform is accomplished and its reform takes root.
Please send your written application together with CV, copies of certificates and references by January 30th, 2016 The parliament showed no signs of passing the set of bills which Park said would help reform
to Kongseng SIRIVATH at kongseng@villagefocus.org and Soyfa DALALOY at soyfad@yahoo.com
or send to: VFILAO Box 4697 Vientiane, Lao PDR / Tel: 021 312519 / fax: 021 350740 South Koreas labour markets and revitalise the economy.
Vientiane Times Thursday January 21, 2016 Business 11
Bernanke soothes concerns over China Asean Economic Community
United States has become an oil producer, so
these developments are holding down crude-oil
to grow 20 percent
there are clear benefits for major economies,
Bernanke said.
On the US interest-rate outlook, a stronger US
economic performance will prompt the Fed to raise
its rate more quickly. This will lead to a stronger
US dollar, but the upside is that there will be more Workers on a
exports to the US market. production line at
Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the US Federal
Reserve, told the Asian Financial Forum in Hong
The Fed was expected to raise its rate in Dong An Economic
Kong yesterday that Chinas economic turbulence September 2014, but the move was probably Investment and
Development
would not whiplash the global economy. delayed by global uncertainties, so in hindsight Company in Ha
such caution was appropriate, he said. Noi. This year,
THAILAND (The Nation, ANN) -- Bernanke, On the issue of secular stagnation as raised the footwear
who ran the Fed from 2006-14, was speaking at a by former US treasury secretary Lawrence industry expects
special luncheon talk moderated by economist and Summer, low productivity and population growth to reach a growth
rate of 15-20 per
Asia News Network columnist Andrew Sheng. He rates in developed economies such as the US cent in export
said China was transitioning from an export-led, and emerging ones such as China are a cause of value thanks to
investment-driven economy to a consumption-led, concern, Bernanke said. opportunities
services-based economy, so it was natural that the Structural reform and other policies are from FTAs.
--Photo Tran Viet
economy was running a little sluggishly. required to address the issues, since monetary
Chinas gross domestic product - the second- policy is not a cure-all.
largest at US$10 trillion - is projected to grow by To maintain reasonable growth of its economy,
6.7 percent this year, down from 6.9 percent last China may not need a high savings rate - which
year, as policymakers navigate the economy to is around 30 percent of GDP, compared with the HANOI (VNS, ANN) -- Export Vietnams enterprises, including the TPP, but those agreements
new stages after recording high growth rates for United States 5 percent - but should use savings value of the domestic leather firms from the textile, garment, will also create more challenges
the past three decades. to boost household spending and domestic and footwear industry could leather and footwear industries, for the export activities of local
The World Bank has cited Chinas slowdown consumption to drive GDP, he said. grow between 15 percent and reported online newspaper footwear firms.
as a factor for revising its global economic- Concerning his legacy as Fed chairman, he is 20 percent this year due to bnews.vn. However, buoyed by the
growth forecast for 2016 to 2.9 percent from not sure if he would have done things differently, opportunities from free trade To take advantage of those recovery in the economy and
more than 3 percent. given the magnitude of the US financial crisis agreements (FTAs). agreements, the local leather trade activities, the local firms
For the Thai economy, the China factor, At a conference on and footwear industry should expect to achieve high growth
back in 2008-09. While monetary policy and
production, export and import prepare material at home to join in revenue this year, he said.
the collapse of oil prices and next round of US quantitative easing were not perfect tools, they of leather and footwear in Hanoi preferential tariffs from the deal To ensure that, they should
interest-rate increases are among key factors were the only option to save the US economy yesterday by the Vietnam Leather when exporting their products implement technology to
dictating this years growth, which is projected at at the time. and Footwear Association to the US, the European Union improve production.
3-3.5 percent, up from 2.8 percent seen last year. As for the role of the US dollar in the global (Lefaso), Deputy Minister of and some other markets, Thoa Last year, the domestic
On the outlook for oil prices, which have economy, the Special Drawing Rights of the Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim said. leather and footwear industry
dropped to US$30 per barrel, the big change is that International Monetary Fund are unlikely to Thoa said signing of negotiations Nguyen Duc Thuan, Lefaso gained a year-on-year increase
bargaining power has shifted from oil-producing replace it because there is simply no infrastructure on the Trans Pacific Partnership chairman, said the local leather of about 16 percent in export
countries to buyers as supplies become more to support its role as the global unit. (TPP) deal and other FTAs would and footwear industry will have value to US$15 billion, including
abundant. However, markets may move to using other present more opportunities in more business opportunities US$12 billion from footwear,
Iran has returned to the oil market, while the international currencies, he said. production and business for from the agreements, including and US$3 billion from handbags.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No.16/02)
LAO PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources
POSITION: Administrative Assistant, FSN-7
OPENING DATE: January06, 2016 Small and Medium Enterprises Access to Finance Project
CLOSING DATE: January 22, 2016 Credit No. 5471-LA, Grant No. H958-LA
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. ProjectCoordinator
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant in the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL).
The Government of Lao PDR is receiving support from the World Bank Group for improving access to
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the administrative and other office-management support to the INL Section, which comprises one U.S. Direct-Hire position and four LE finance by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Small and Medium Enterprises Access to
Staff including the incumbent. The Section receives and produces a large number of documents, including procurement and travel forms as well as documents Finance Project (the Project). The objective of the Project is to provide long-term funding sources for
connected with the frequent travel of the director and the two program managers, making filing and proper record-keeping an important part of this job. banks to provide long-term credit to small and medium enterprises. This will be achieved by increasing
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED the supply of long-term finance provided by commercial banks and by strengthening the capability of
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may DOSMEP to formulate and implement public policies that promote access to finance for SMEs. The
result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Project includes three components: 1) A Line of Credit Facility; 2) A Risk Sharing Facility; and 3)
1. Education:Completion of secondary school. Some business, technical or vocational training is required. Technical Assistance.
2. Experience:Two years of performing progressively responsible work in an office environment in an area such as protocol, or office administration.
3. Language:Good working knowledge of spoken and written (Level III) of English and Lao language are required.
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Dr Sivilay Naphayvong (right) and Dr Thongvang Latsavong (second left, back) work with other medical staff to check the quality of food
served up at the congress are and drinks served at the 10th Party Congress each day.
This is a very special the main tasks of medical staff
occasion for us. from the Bureau of Food and known within 24 hours. Every
We feel so proud. Drug Inspection and the Food day, 15 medical staff from
These are some of and Drug Analysis Centre of the centre and the bureau are
the sentiments expressed by the Ministry of Health. divided into two teams. One
doctors and nurses working Deputy Director of team checks the quality of food
in the wings of the 10th Party the Bureau, Dr Sivilay and drinks being served while
Congress this week, as they Naphayvong, explained that the other team goes to the 15
stand ready to help in the event food samples are sent for testing hotels where delegates are
of illness. at the Food and Drug Analysis staying to check the food and
Walking around and taking Centre and the results will be drinks there.
JOB VACANCY
COMPANY OVERVIEW
HAZAMA ANDO CORPORATION (HAC) is Japanese contractor, we had developed in Lao PDR from 1968
and had constructed Nam Ngum Hydro Power project, National Highway No.9, Vientiane International
Airport Expansion project and others.
GENERAL Dr Bountiem Souviseth (centre) and other medical staff are on standby at the Party Congress.
HAC is starting construction of Vientiane (Wattay) International Airport Terminal Expansion
project with world class engineering and looking for Project Staff for Electrical work, Plumbing
and Air condition work for building and Accounting work . During their visits to the The pair suffered only mild To ensure good health
Location of work: Vientiane (Wattay) International Airport hotels, managers and kitchen symptoms and were treated by throughout the five-day
Re : Electrical work, Plumbing and Air condition work for building
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES staff are advised how to staff from the Central Health congress, Dr Bountiem advised
Studies specifications and design according to construction stage. cook food in a healthy way. Care Department of the participants not to be too
Check time schedule and shop drawing on construction site. This means that the cleaning Ministry of National Defence. earnest and to relax a little
Coordinates the work with subcontractor and building users according to site conditions. process must start with the raw Director General of the during coffee breaks.
Manage safety and quality control on the site.
Make daily report including manpower, progress, quality control, safety control and schedule ingredients, and all items must department, Dr Bountiem Talk about the meeting
control. be washed in clean water. In Souviseth, said that at least 30 should be reserved for
JOB REQUIREMENTS addition to ensuring that food people had been given check- discussion sessions only. If
University diploma or equivalent required.
and drinks are clean, the chef ups at the medical service you are stressed all the time
Fluent written/spoken in English language is strong required.
Hard worker and very good communicate skill as coordinator. and his assistants are advised centre each day. without taking a break, you run
Proficient computer skills (MS office, AUTOCAD, MS Project). to always follow the basic rules More than 20 medical staff the risk of hypertension, said
Experience of construction work field. of hygiene. from the department have been Dr Bountiem who has been
Re :Accounting work
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Anyone working in the on hand to provide health providing his services ever
Daily Petty Cash transaction and record kitchen must wear a hat, apron checks for congress delegates since the Fifth Party Congress.
Record and prepare monthly accounting statement and uniform. Under the Food each day. They include two Dr Bountiem, Dr Sivilay
Prepare monthly payroll Law, all chefs are advised heart specialists from Mahosot and the Director of the Food
Any other work relating to accounting
JOB REQUIREMENTS to have an annual medical Hospital and two specialists and Drug Analysis Centre, Dr
University diploma or equivalent required. check-up. in urgent resuscitation from Thongvang Latsavong, are
Work experience for accounting Dr Sivilay also advised Mittaphab Hospital. hopeful that the congress will
Capability of communication (speak/listen/write/read) in English language
Computer skills (MS office).
congress participants to ensure Most of those who turned pass off smoothly and they will
Interested candidates are asked to mail/hand delivery or e-mail their application with a comprehensive their own good health by up for checks were recorded not be summoned to deal with
CV and cover letter explaining their motivations in English to the listed address; washing their hands before as suffering from common an emergency. So far their luck
By Mail or Hand delivery: Please submit to HAZAMA ANDO CORPORATION eating. colds and coughs. Some visited has held.
Attn :Mr.Bounchanh (Administration Manager)
Wattay International Airport So far, only two delegates the centre to have their blood In the meantime they
Souphanouvong Rue, Ban Wattay, Sikhottabong District are thought to have eaten food pressure checked. We have wished State-Party leaders
Vientiane Capital Lao P.D.R., P.O.BOX 3372 that made them unwell. But the basic medication available to at all levels good health and
By e-mail: Please submit to Mr. Bounchanh (Administration Manager) : bounchanh.c@ad-hzm.co.th
food in question was eaten with give to any delegate who falls success in their efforts to lead
The dead line for applicant is 1st February, 2016
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. friends in places other than the ill during the congress, Dr Laos further along the road to
hotel where they were staying. Bountiem said. development.
16 Thursday January 21, 2016 Vientiane Times
A
fter decades of the Lao Peoples Revolutionary Party to mark the 10th Party Congress this week.
struggle to repel
foreign aggressors
under the renovation policy, which sought
leadership of the Lao Peoples to boost production by following
Revolutionary Party, the country market mechanisms under the
finally achieved liberation on leadership of the Party and state
December 2, 1975 and the Lao administration.
Peoples Democratic Republic GDP grew by 8.85 percent,
was created. although the contribution of the
Since then, the country has agriculture and forestry sector to
laid down its weapons and turned GDP decreased from 60.7 percent
its energy to rebuilding the nation in 1990 to 55.2 percent in 1995.
and eradicating poverty through In other sectors, handicraft
a series of socio-economic production rose from 14.4 percent
development plans following of GDP in 1990 to 18 percent
the direction and strategies of in 1995. The service sectors
the Party. contribution to GDP also rose
This process has been a slightly, from 24.1 percent in 1990
challenge for the Party leadership to 24.5 percent in 1995.
as it seeks to renovate and The inflation rate averaged
develop the nation by improving 11.12 percent over the five year
the living conditions and period while average income per
wellbeing of the people through capita rose from US$213 in 1990
its directions, policies, strategies to US$334 in 1995.
and cooperation. 4 t h s o c i o - e c o n o m i c A road linking Saravan provincial capital to rural Ta-ouy and Samuay districts is asphalted to enable access and communication within
At the time of liberation in economic development plan the province.
1975, the countrys economy was 1996-2000:
virtually non-existent and the Economic development Fifth socio-economic
development process began from focused on various sectors in economic development plan
zero. Facilities and infrastructure order to strengthen environmental 2001-2005:
were severely limited so there protection, develop upland areas The nations economy
were few resources to kickstart continued to grow, with GDP
growth. Most businesses were rising on average by 6.3 percent
collectively managed and state per year while average income per
run, and produced only what was capita reached US$491.
necessary for local requirements. From 2011-2013, GDP Industrys contribution to
But the Party set about grew by 8.2 percent with GDP rose from 23.3 percent
leading the country in social and to 28.2 percent and that of the
cultural development, aiming to
average per capita GDP service sector from 25.7 percent
provide the people with health climbing to US$1,500, to 26.4 percent.
services, education, information, and inflation was brought Sixth socio-economic
and guidance on Party policies. economic development plan
The Party also sought to under control. From 2001- 2006-2010:
improve security and safety, 2015, the agriculture- GDP growth averaged 7.9
and uphold the peoples right to percent per year, with agriculture
protection and administration
forestry sector grew by an growing by 4 percent, industry by
and the use of their rights in average of 2.9 percent 12.6 percent and the service sector
participating in national annually to account for by 8.4 percent.
development. Average GDP per capita rose A chicken farm in Vientiane is one form of productivity that has helped to spur economic growth.
Economic growth under the 25.5 percent of GDP to US$1,069 while the inflation
umbrella of the Party following while industry grew by an rate was maintained at one digit opening of the Lao stock market. network now covers 98 percent healthcare benefits, equal to 25
liberation was structured through and averaged 5.09 percent over From 2013-2014, GDP grew of all villages nationwide. percent of the population.
average of 13.7 percent by 7.5 percent, average per capita Culture:
a series of development plans as the five year period. Currently, there are 17
follows: annually to account for 7 t h s o c i o - e c o n o m i c GDP reached US$1,692, and the private hospitals in Vientiane By 2014, a total of 681,152
2nd socio-economic 30.3 percent of GDP. economic development plan inflation rate averaged 6 percent. and the provinces, along with at households around the country
economic development plan 2011-2015: S o c i a l a n d c u l t u r a l least 1,000 clinics nationwide. had been declared cultural
1986-1990: From 2011-2013, GDP grew achievements under the Party: Labour and social welfare: families, equal to 58 percent of
During this first period of by 8.2 percent with average Education: According The working-age labour all families nationwide. Some
the newly-introduced renovation per capita GDP climbing to to a survey conducted in the force increased from just 1.5 4,227 communities were also
policy, the country struggled to of the country and address the US$1,500, and inflation was academic year 2012-13, fully 88 million people or 41 percent of declared to be cultural villages.
make progress, but economic development gap between urban, brought under control. From percent of all villages nationwide the population in 1985 to more 49 percent of all villages
growth slowly picked up. rural and upland areas. 2001-2015, the agriculture- achieved completion of primary than 2.2 million people or 48 nationwide. In addition, the
Gross Domestic Product It was during this time that forestry sector grew by an school education. The literacy percent in 1995. The numbers ministry certified 95 cultural
(GDP) grew on average by 4.4 Asia suffered a financial crisis, average of 2.9 percent annually rate among people aged 15-24 rose further to 2.7 million people village groups, amounting to
percent annually, which was an which resulted in rampant to account for 25.5 percent of reached 89.1 percent, the rate of or 49 percent in 2005, jumped to 8 percent of all village groups
increase of 2.8 percent compared inflation in Laos from 1997-99. GDP while industry grew by an access to primary schools grew 3.5 million people or 61 percent nationwide.
to growth during the period from This caused the value of the kip average of 13.7 percent annually to 96.8 percent, and the rate in 2010, and then reached 4.1 Laos has two World Heritage
1975-1985. The agriculture sector to plummet and the inflation rate to account for 30.3 percent of of access to secondary school million people or 60 percent in Sites, renowned for their culture
grew by 2.4 percent. In 1990 wet averaged 55 percent over the five GDP. education climbed to 69 percent. 2015. and history. Another 15 sites
season rice production reached 1 year period. Meanwhile, the service Public Health: Today there From 2011-2013, a total have been declared national
million tonnes and the dry season However, economic growth sector grew by 8.6 percent on are five hospitals in Vientiane: of 130,783 Lao nationals were heritage sites. The number of
rice crop was measured at 39,101 flourished in other ways and GDP average each year, contributing Mahosot, Setthathirath (formerly employed either in Laos or in local heritage sites increased
tonnes. increased by an average of 6.2 44.2 percent of GDP. OB), Mittaphab, Mother and other countries. Records show from 92 in 2008 to 174 sites in
Overseas trade expanded, percent per year. The industry and The important features of Newborn Hospital, and the that 52,893 people found work 2013.
with imports rising in value handicraft sector grew by 10.2 this period were developments Childrens Hospital. outside of Laos. Museums have also increased
from US$127 million in 1989 to percent per year on average and in infrastructure. Land and There are three specialised The state-run social welfare in number from six national
US$200 million in 1990. agriculture by 5.2 percent. air transport improved, while treatment centres and 16 scheme opened branches in all museums and 11 local museums
3rd socio-economic Two bridges were built across financial institutions, trade provincial hospitals. There provinces and private health in 2008 to eight national and 16
economic development plan the Mekong linking Laos and networks, tourism, businesses are 130 district hospitals, 894 insurance schemes operated in local museums in 2013.
1991-1995: Thailand, and Wattay and Luang and markets expanded into many dispensaries, and 5,356 village nine provinces. This meant that S o u rc e : P ro p a g a n d a
This period saw the Prabang airports were upgraded urban and rural communities. medicine kits in remote areas. in 2012 over 1.6 million people Training Board of the Central
continued implementation of the to international status. This period also saw the This means the public health had access to social welfare and Party Committee 2015
Vientiane Times Thursday January 21, 2016 17
Opinion
Streetwise
M r Chanthavong
Phetsomphou, a
doctor from Xaythany
the people during war time.
The soldiers worked hard
to beat back the enemy; M s Reena
Phommachak,
protect our border and help
civilians. They help people
to plant and harvest their
who fight to protect Laos and
its people. They love their
country and want people to
many years ago. The Lao
Peoples Army is strong
and smart. In the war, the
district, Vientiane: I they fought bravely and an official in Xaythany crops, and with other tasks live in independence, peace, army defeated opposing
absolutely congratulate sacrificed themselves for district: We have as requested. I think soldiers and happiness. We can forces whose weapons
the country and people. independence and live and civilians always help support and help the army were a lot more modern
Now the army continues in peace today because each other and we love and than ours. Today the army
to defend Laos and works the army worked hard and respect each other like family works actively to protect
with citizens to develop members. We should value and develop the country and
and modernise the country. the army and soldiers for their sees big achievements every
So, on this anniversary we efforts to defend the country year. Compared to the past, the
should all hold activities and support them in their army is more developed and
to commemorate the Lao work by providing funding so modern and has improved in
Peoples Army and consider that soldiers in rural areas can every respect. We should all
the importance and role of build camps and offices. This celebrate this important day by
the army and all soldiers. year is the 67th anniversary taking part in special activities.
The public, especially the of Army Day and on this On this special occasion,
younger generation, should special occasion everyone all citizens should thank the
learn more about the history should congratulate the army army for its determination
the army on this important and fighting tradition of the and show their gratitude by to defend the country and
day. I think the army has army and how our soldiers giving flowers and gifts. in its work by being good encourage army leaders and
been very important for fought to protect the citizens and obeying the law, soldiers to continue their
our country both in the past
and in the modern era. As
country. Then they would
understand how hard the
delivered Laos from the grip
of our enemies in years gone M r Khammay, a student
in Xaysettha district:
As a student, I have had
and contribute to defence
efforts by keeping an eye
out for suspicious incidents
many lessons about the that could be harmful or
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With these achievements so far, completed its universalisation of in the world.
h e L a o P e o p l e s Laos has basically completed its primary education. Laos and Vietnam also
Translated by Times Reporters
Revolutionary Party poverty alleviation. At present, The LPRP is consistently enjoy close coordination and
(LPRP), a party of the the proportion of impoverished implementing its foreign cooperation in regional and
people, by the people people stands at about 6.59 policy of peace, independence, international fora, such as the Beverages of all kinds from soft drinks to strong alcohol
and for the people is now holding percent. friendship and cooperation, United Nations, Association are on sale wherever we look, but we should try to
its 10th Congress, which is a The economic structure has multilateralisation and of Southeast Asian Nations moderate our drinking and encourage others to do so.
major event of the country that shifted towards industrialisation diversification of relations, ready (Asean), the Ayeyawady-Chao However, the sector concerned has reported that since
takes place in capital Vientiane and modernisation while the to make friends with and be a Phraya-Mekong Economic Co-
from January 18-22, marking a share of agriculture and forestry reliable partner of all countries; operation Strategy (ACMECS), the Law on Alcohol was passed last year people have cut
new stage of development in the in the economy, being 46.2 strengthening the traditional the Greater Mekong Sub-region down on their intake a little.
Lao revolution. percent in the fiscal year (FY) of friendship, special solidarity (GMS), and the Cambodia-Laos- Checks have shown that the amount of alcohol
Over the past 60 years of 1999-2000, fell to 23.7 percent and comprehensive cooperation Myanmar-Vietnam Sub-regional consumed at parties, weddings and festivals has declined
development, the LPRP has in FY 2014-2015. The industrial with Vietnam; cooperation with Cooperation and the Vietnam-
always proved to be a bright Laos-Cambodia Development somewhat.
guiding light of the Lao people. Triangle. This has contributed The Law on Alcohol has been widely publicised in
Under the wise leadership of
The 10th Congress of the LPRP will set the to raising each countrys status rural areas and towns, through various activities such
the LPRP, the Lao people have direction for the building of leadership capacity and prestige in the region and the question and answer sessions, songs and poems.
gained historic achievements world as a whole.
in their national protection and and the pioneering role of the party, and strengthen The 10th Congress of the But plenty of challenges remain because many people
construction progress. LPRP will set the direction are not prepared to reduce their alcohol intake.
the great national unity, consistently embarking
In the role of leading the for the building of leadership And bars and shops continue to encourage people to
Lao people to the final victory on the comprehensive renewal policy under the capacity and the pioneering role drink, especially group of youths, which is causing havoc
in the struggle for national of the party, and strengthen the
independence and the foundation right principles, in line with sustainable national great national unity, consistently on the roads because of the drunk driving that results.
of the Lao Peoples Democratic development and protection. embarking on the comprehensive The control of alcohol consumption in some towns and
Republic on December 2, 1975, renewal policy under the right rural areas is also lax and people are not being warned
the LPRP has gone through seven principles, in line with sustainable of the dangers of alcohol to the extent that is necessary
national congresses, devising share has increased significantly, neighbouring countries; and national development and
or advisable.
comprehensive policies, realising from 7.9 percent in FY 1999- actively joining in Asean activities protection.
and embarking on the renewal 2000 to over 29 percent in FY in line with the fundamental On this occasion, not only --Lao Phatthana Daily, January 20
process and bringing great 2014-2015, and that of the service principles of the association. Party members but also the
achievements to the country. sector has risen from 35.9 percent Thanks to this policy, the people of Laos have every
In the period from 1981-
1985, Gross Domestic Product
in FY 1999-2000 to 47.2 percent
at present. Laos has also become
position of Laos has increasingly
improved in the international
confidence in the success of the
10th Party Congress, which is
Education reform essential
(GDP) only reached an average a rice exporter instead of having arena. In 2016, Laos takes on contributing to the construction Education is fundamental to human development and
growth rate of 5.5 percent. to import as before. the role of the Asean Chair, with of the Lao Peoples Democratic
However, in the period from Previously, the rate of the country of the champa flower Republic, a country of peace, there are many aspects of education that need improving.
2011-2014, the rate was already illiteracy of the Lao population making a positive contribution to independence, democracy, unity Most people hold the opinion that a good education
8.05 percent. In 1980, the per was 95 percent. Thanks to the care the region and the world. and prosperity. does not depend on sending a child to an expensive school
capita GDP of Laos was only and investment of the LPRP and Going through innumerable Vo Khanh Viet but the most important thing is for schools to employ
US$118. Meanwhile, in 2015 the the government, the education challenges and difficulties, the Vi e t n a m I n s t i t u t e o f
figure increased more than 15- system of Laos has experienced Laos-Vietnam relationship has Economics qualified teachers and have a good system of management.
Recently, Deputy Minister of Education and Sports
Declining oil prices may undermine Ms Sengdeuane Lachanthaboun told Target magazine
in an interview that teachers were the key to education
development and humanitarian aid reform and that nothing about the current system would
improve if teachers themselves were not better educated
and more conscientious.
Thalif Deen Closer home, UN agencies and generous support for all these instruments to humanitarian Wise management is also important to support
which depend heavily on migrants and refugees, rather than causes. teachers and drive the process of education reform step
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) -- The Western industrialized nations diverting their already earmarked Our starting point was
sharp decline in oil prices in the for core and non-core voluntary development aid. the stark facts and figures: 125 by step.
world market - the lowest in contributions are preparing for Ban said he realises there is a million people in need; a record --Socio-Economic Daily, January 20
nearly 13 years - is expected the worse. limit to resources. So inevitably, US$25 billion a year going to
to have a devastating impact on Asked for a comment, UN they may have to temporarily aid them; but, in spite of that,
both developed and developing
nations.
deputy spokesperson Farhan
Haq told IPS that while
divert and use this development
money for humanitarian purposes
the needs continuing to outpace
resources, said the reports co- Dont be fooled by conmen
As the price of oil hit a new Secretary-General Ban Ki- but in the longer term, if this kind chairs, Kristalina Georgieva of
low of less than US$30 per moon understands the economic of trend continues, it will only Bulgaria and Sultan Nazrin Shah Unfortunately there are too many people out to defraud
barrel last week compared to realities that member states face, perpetuate this bad balancing of Perak, Malaysia. their trusting neighbours, so we should all be cautious
US$110 in 2014 the economic it is crucially important for between humanitarian and A gap of US$15 billion is
realities are gradually coming nations to continue to provide development. a lot of money but in a world and not trust anyone whom we dont know well. While
into play. generously to development In its report, the high- producing US$78 trillion of we might know a persons face, we cannot know what
As the New York Times put assistance and humanitarian aid. level panel makes several gross domestic product (GDP) they are thinking.
it, the long slide in oil prices A new UN report, by a High- recommendations, including the it should not be out of reach to
means oil rich nations are not Level Panel on Humanitarian following: find. Closing the gap would mean A recent example of cheating occurred in Xaysettha
so rich anymore. Financing, released Friday, Reclassifying the nobody having to die or live district, Vientiane, when a man named Mr Deng stole a
And predictably, the so- says there will be a US$15 eligibility criteria of the without dignity for lack of money motorbike from a Ms Ketkeo after pretending to borrow it.
called oil-rich nations of a billion shortfall in funding for World Banks International and a victory for humanity at a
When police arrested Mr Deng, he said he had stolen
bygone era may vanish from humanitarian emergencies in Development Association (IDA), time when one is greatly needed.
market vocabulary. 2016. so that funding follows people As this report points out, the bike from Ms Ketkeo so that he could go to get his
The world economy is already Titled Too Important to Fail in need and not countries to Ban said, more than 120 million salary from his boss in Viengchalern village, Xaysettha
suffering from a slowdown in Addressing the Humanitarian enlarge opportunities to middle- people live in constant distress, district.
China and the appreciation of Financing Gap, the study warns income countries (MICs). without jobs, food, water, shelter
the US dollar resulting in rising of a growing gap between the A far higher proportion of or health care. He did not return the motorbike, but police spent 14
anxieties in global markets. increasing numbers of people in official development assistance If they were all in one months tracking him down and eventually arrested him.
Meanwhile, the decline in oil need of assistance and sufficient (ODA) to be directed to situations country, I am told that it would Mr Ketkeo admitted he needed money to buy drugs,
prices is also expected to drain resources to provide relief. of fragility and protracted be the eleventh largest country on
the US$7.2 trillion in sovereign- Asked about declining aid, emergencies, and oriented earth. And it would be one of the so he decided to sell the bike.
wealth funds, mostly built on Ban told reporters last month towards building resilience and fastest growing nations. He drove it to Thongnamy village in Pakhading
oil and natural gas revenues, he appreciates the difficulties reducing fragility. And if our world were a district, Borikhamxay province, where he sold the bike
held by oil-producing countries, and challenges facing many Tripling IDAs Crisis school, it would have few spaces
including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, European countries. R e s p o n s e Wi n d o w a n d for needy children as you know and used the money he received to buy drugs. He then
Qatar and the United Arab At the same time, I commend expanding the funding capacity we have 60 million children out went to live in Luang Prabang province where he was
Emirates. such compassionate leadership for emergencies in other of school. arrested.
With the lifting of US and generous support for many development finance institutions. This is not an abstract
sanctions on Iran the worlds refugees who are seeking better A voluntary sign-up by analogy, the Secretary-General Mr Ketkeo admitted that he had been using drugs
seventh largest oil producer in opportunities and safety. governments to a solidarity said, pointing out that three since 2013 and had stolen other peoples possessions so
2014 there will be a further glut While I appreciate such levy mechanism to fund quarters of a million Syrian he could obtain the money he needed to feed his habit.
in the market, forcing prices down difficulties, I ask the rich humanitarian aid. children last year were shut out
with negative consequences on countries, the European countries, And channelling Islamic of classes because we could not --Khuamsangob Daily, January 20
the global economy. to increase their financial support social finance and other fund their right to an education.
Vientiane Times Thursday January 21, 2016 19
Arts & Leisure
M
ore than 40
paintings and
drawings produced
by Russian artists
related to Lao culture and
lifestyle, people as well temples
went on display at Madrenter
Hotel in Vientiane on Tuesday.
Russian Artists from the
Russian Bureau of Creative
Expeditions, Mr Vladimir
Anisimov and his colleagues,
have spent their time living
in both Vientiane and Luang
Prabang province, learning
about Lao culture and lifestyle
and producing works depicting
what they have seen. The Russian artists paintings
All of the art pieces created tell stories about Lao culture.
by Russian artists have been Mr Vladimir Anisimov (front, seated) poses for a group photo with
brought for display in order Lao and Russian officials after completing the exhibition. Vientiane, Counseller of the
to encourage local people and Russian Embassy Dr Liudmila
the media to have a better and drawing Lao women in by undertaking artistic journeys Kuntysh said this year is the
understanding about cultural traditional style and displaying to countries as different as year that celebrates 20 years
exchanges in the arts between all their charms. India, Cuba, Kuwait, Nepal, of dialogue, and as such it
Russia and Laos as well as the All of the art pieces that Afghanistan and Indonesia. is a good chance for artists
other Asean countries. were created by him and his Such trips could not be from both Russian and Asean
Mr Anisimov said that colleagues were assembled carried out without the countries to have an exchange
during his journey in Laos over the past nine days before consistent support from a whole in the arts.
he was impressed with the going on display in Vientiane number of governmental and The exchange of culture
large number of beautiful Lao to promote culture and the arts. non-government bodies in shall include many areas
temples after visiting many Mr Anisimov said he also Russia. including music, singing,
in both Vientiane and Luang plans to hold a photo exhibition In an expedition through dance as well as the cultural
Prabang province. in Laos to bring his collection all the countries that comprise performances, she added.
The nature of the Mekong for display, as well other arts Asean as of late 2015, Mr Visitors admire some of the artworks on display. The Russian Bureau of
River in the night time also pieces from Asean countries, Anisimov and his colleagues Creative Expeditions was set up
attracted him to create the art in order to promote cultural have covered more than half of to six Asean nations, namely Asean celebrate two decades of in 1991, in the Moscow studio
pieces as well as Lao style exchange. distance. I n d o n e s i a , P h i l i p p i n e s , dialogue this year. of Vladimir Anisimov, seeking
living, while the female artists For the last 20 years, he has So far, they have successfully Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Director of the Russian to make Russian art better
were interested in painting been trying to pursue this goal accomplished their mission and Thailand before Russia and Science and Culture Centre in known throughout the world.
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Whats On
Lao Food Festival Almsgiving at Hor Pha Keo Meditation course
Merit makers are invited Sincere persons are invited to
The Lao Womens Union and Lao Businesswomens
to attend an almsgiving on attend a morality and meditation
Association are holding the 11th Lao Food Festival training course.
behalf of their ancestors and
in Vientiane. Everyone is invited to come along and When: January 25-31, with an
to mark the end of the first almsgiving ceremony on the last
sample traditional Lao cuisine. stage of the renovation of day.
Where: Chao Anouvong Park. the Hor Pha Keo museum. Where: Vat Pa Siritray Yalam,
When: January 28-30. Opening ceremony at 9am. The rituals will start on Layao-tay village, Samakhixay
January 21. district, Attapeu province
Where: Hor Pha Keo For more information call: 030 4826 131, 020 5897 7769
Vat Phou Champassak Festival Museum (Vat Hor Pha Keo) on Setthathirath Road.
Champassak province
When: Almsgiving on the morning of January 23.
Buddha image consecration
will celebrate the
15th anniversary Phabath Phonsan Festival Devotees are invited to a Buddha image
consecration ceremony.
of Vat Phou and its When: Starting Friday 15. On Sunday 24 a golden
associated ancient The annual Phabath Phonsan festival is taking
place in Borikhamxay province, with everyone ball will be cut (tad louknimid), followed by the
settlements being listed consecration ceremony. Monday 25 will see an all
as a UNESCO World invited to attend. There will be an almsgiving
ceremony on the morning of January 23 for a night almsgiving ceremony for 99 monks.
Heritage Site. Where: Tham Praluesy temple, May village,
When: February 20, large gathering of monks.
Where: Road No. 13 South, Phabath Phonsan Sikhottabong district, Vientiane.
21, 22 For more information call: 020-2999 9950 or 020-5890 7234
Where: Vat Phou, Champassak province village, Thaphabath district, Borikhamxay
province.
When: January 21-23.
Dinner theatre
Sikhottabong Stupa Festival
Khammuan residents will celebrate the annual
Global citizenship programme The Mercure Hotel in Vientiane proudly presents
Shakespeare for Dummies, The Final Frontier
Sikhottabong Stupa Festival in honour of the by Daniel Foley. Dinner show (buffet with free
revered religious structure, when locally-made Japanese organisation GiFT, in flow of soft drinks, wine, beer) at
products will be on sale. collaboration with Green Discovery 250, 000 kip per person.
When: February 20-22 and FM 90.0 Mhz, is inviting When: January 22, 6pm
Where: Khammuan province university students aged 18-24 to Where: Mercure Hotel
apply for the Diversity Voyage in For more information call: 020 5591 0360 Ms Soumaly or 020 2354 7011
Laos programme, a 6 day event Ms Mouk
with Japanese students. Expenses
First International Half will be paid by the programme.
Email: sale@mercurevte.com
When: From February 20-25.
Marathon in Vientiane Applications accepted until January
Elephant Festival
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Social enterprise Events for Good (EFG) will host the first Where: Contact Bounheng (programme coordinator) on 020 55400099.
This years Elephant Festival will
international half marathon in Laos to mark International Womens Or visit the following link:
feature 67 elephants taking part in
Day. EFG invites participants to join either the 21km, 10km, or 5km http://www.laoyouth-radio.com/2016/01/diversity-voyage-2016.html
activities including a beauty contest,
runs. The event will start and finish at the That Luang stupa. Every bathing and baci ceremony. There will
participant who crosses the finish line within the allotted time will
receive a medal and certificate. Trophies and cash prizes will be Free treatment also be a large and vibrant street fair.
When: February 19-21
provided to the top 5 male and top 5 female runners of the half Where: Xayaboury district, Xayaboury
marathon and quarter marathon. A Health and Fitness Expo will also Interplast Australia and New Zealand plastic province
be held before and during the event. Check Facebook event page for and reconstructive surgical team will visit
further details. Mahosot Hospital for treatment of cleft lip and
When: Sunday, March 6, 2016; 5am 8am. palate burns. Electro, hip-hop concert
Health and Fitness Expo Time: Friday, March 4, 10am7pm and When: Consultation clinic February 8
Surgeries performed February 9-18 La Fine Equipe is a Marseillo-
Saturday, March 5; 10am7pm. Parisian group of beatmakers who use
Where: Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane
Media event organisers should contact Vanpheng Southichak or Call for information 020 5560 9415 Dr Vanpheng Norasingh machines and synthesisers to deliver
Thouni Seneyakone about sponsorship opportunities. Ask about funky, soul, jazz and hip-hop 70s
customised sponsorship packages, including on-site display influenced sounds.
opportunities, guidebook advertisements, and in-kind donations. Arts Festival When: January 22, 9pm
Vanpheng Southichak Managing Director +856 (0) 20 5588 8688 Where: French Institute, Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane. Tickets 20,000-
vanpheng@gmail.com Vientiane Performing Arts Festival 50,000 kip
Thouni Seneyakone Operations Manager +856 (0) 20 - 9144 8858 When: January 29-31, 5pm-9pm
Where: National Culture Hall
seneyakone@gmail.com
Entry free. Laos-Korea fashion exhibition
For more information see facebook.com/Khao
Lao Fashion Week Niew Lao The Korean Society of Costume, Lao Handicraft
Association, and the Korea and China
Come along to Lao Fashion Association of Fashion Industry Academy are
Week to learn about Charity Football Match holding a joint fashion exhibition.
developments in the industry When: January 18-21
and meet the new brand There will be a Charity Football Match Where: Lao National Museum. For more
ambassadors. between the Lao Premier Leagues information, please contact the Embassy of the
When: January 29 Allstars and Thai champions Buriram Republic of Korea to Laos. Tel: 021-352031-3
United
Where: Vientiane Centre
For more information contact:
When: January 31, 6:30pm
Where: National Stadium, Km 16. Painting exhibition
020-55526629 The match will be televised on TV Lao
channel and 3SD Thai channel. Paintings by Lao artist Ebbe
Soukhaseum Chanthapanya, who lives in
Actors and actresses wanted Toyota Painting Contest London, will be exhibited in Vientiane.
When: Three weeks, starting from
Kheo Heng (KH) company is inviting good-looking young people to The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest 2016 is open to children, with the January 26. Opening ceremony at
apply for two male and two female lead roles in the romantic comedy theme Toyota in My Dream 6:30pm.
film Hong Ham Tao. Female applicants should be 18-26 years old The painting contest is divided into three age groups: Under 8; Ages Where: Maison de la Culture de Ban
and males should be aged 20-28 8-11; and Ages 12-15. Naxay, in Xaysettha district.
When: Applications until February 28 When: Submit your painting anytime from December 16 February
15, 2016
Where: Contact through Facebook at Inbox only, www.facebook.
com/phoumsana.sirivongsa Where: For details, contact Toyota company offices nationwide Warm for Winter appeal
or Search in facebook: Jear Pacific on: 021 453801-2, 041 260882-4, 071 214111, 031 251400 or any
Education and Sports Department.
The Lao Red Cross asks everyone to help people living in northern
Laos keep warm this winter. Please donate clean blankets, warm
Trade Union Trade Fair The Vientiane Times welcomes notices from clothing, towels, shoes, gloves and socks to our Warm for Winter
members of the public for announcement on Appeal 2015.
There will be a special trade fair to mark the 60th anniversary of the this page. Any events or functions open to Where: Lao Red Cross
Lao Federation of Trade Union. When: Normal working hours
the general public are suitable for publishing.
When: January 26 February 3 For more information: 021 253 014, Facebook/LaoRedCrossSociety
Where: Lao-ITECC Contact: editor@vientianetimes.la Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Infantino seeks regional World Napoli
Village Focus International (VFI) is an INGO working in the Lao PDR since 2001. VFI is looking to fill the position of
Social worker, who will be responsible for undertake case follow up and reintegration of trafficking survivors especially
women and children. This position will be based in Vientiane capital.
Duties
Communicate and coordinate with other project stakeholders and government partners in order to build a
strong case referral in both internal external level
Working closely with immigration official and anti trafficking official at the friendship bridge border and other
border if require in order to provide assistance to pushback case who will be departed from Thailand
Undertake and assist case interview to screen case at the border and identify victim of trafficking together with
Manny Pacquiao (centre left) and Timothy Bradley Jr. pose during a news conference in Beverly Hills, anti trafficking official
Calif., on Tuesday. --Photo AP Provide information on victim rights, CRC, human trafficking, safe migration and other related issue to push
back case and shelter residents
Undertake family assessment, follow up, family tracing, provide small grand, repatriation and reintegration
Document and update case fax filling and report to project manager
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- maybe he will. The truth is that Pacquiao insists its irrelevant Prepare monthly and activity planning and budget to project manager
With a beatific politicians smile you never know with any boxer, to look beyond Bradley. Prepare monthly and activity report include budget to project manager
on his face, Manny Pacquiao but I havent known Manny to (Mayweather) retired Assist project manager to prepare yearly, and quarterly plan and report
calmly insisted hell step out of say things he doesnt mean. But already, so Im going to retire Attend staff weekly, and monthly meeting to plan and feed back
a boxing ring for the final time on we all realise this could be the also after this fight, Pacquiao Attend the case conference meetings with shelter team to prepare case planning and case reintegration
Assist to conduct case management meeting with government partner for special case when require.
April 9 after his third fight with last time he fights. said. I never regret. In fact, I Organize and assist on meeting and workshop that VFI hosted when require
Timothy Bradley. Nearly nine months after he thought I won the fight. A lot of Prepare monthly case study
After all, the eight-division failed to hurt Floyd Mayweather people, my fans, believe I won
champion has a senatorial Jr. in the most lucrative fight in the fight. ... I know (its time to Qualification and Experiences
campaign to plan and a loving boxing history, Pacquiao is back retire) because after this, I have Bachelor Degree in social worker or related field
family to please. The 37-year-old stateside to promote his grand another big responsibility in the Ability to develop plans and reports in Lao and English (with minimal assistance)
A minimum of one years of social work experience
Filipino phenomenon quietly finale. His camp insists Pacquiao Philippines, which is serving Experience working with NGOs
claims the spring is a good time is recovered from shoulder the people. My family wanted Basic understanding of trafficking, CRC, CEDEW and related issues
to take his last punch. surgery required to repair a me to retire before I fought Computer skills: word processing, Excel, power point, email, internet
Im so happy hanging up my rotator cuff injury that affected Mayweather. I started this boxing Leadership skills: able to facilitate meeting and training
gloves after this fight, Pacquiao the Mayweather bout, and hell just to help my mother, and Ill Fluency in spoken Lao and English
said Tuesday. Im sure Ill feel be ready for a full training camp end my boxing career to help the
Social Characteristics
sad after that, but thats life. Its with Freddie Roach. country. Open-minded and willing to work with trafficking victims
time, I think. Pacquiao realises that if he Pacquiao will face Bradley at Ability to work with and communicate effectively with other staff and partners.
That note of uncertainty is looks impressive in beating the MGM Grand Garden Arena Ability to work on emergency time when require
familiar to Pacquiaos promoter, Bradley, he could stoke in Las Vegas, completing a trilogy Ability to communicate effectively and network with a range of stakeholders
Bob Arum. After a half-century interest in a healthy rematch between two of the worlds top Ability/interest to work closely with Government, INGOs and the private sector
in the fight game, the Top Rank with Mayweather, who retired welterweights. Bradley won a Experience in and appreciation of ethnic minority groups and gender-related issues
Able to travel in the remote area and other country when require
boss knows a boxers word on last fall. Even after their anti- hotly disputed split decision over
retirement is hardly ever the last climactic first meeting, a second Pacquiao in their first meeting in Please send your written application together with CV, copies of certificates and references by January 30th, 2016
one. I will not promote it as bout would be another enormous June 2012, but Pacquiao earned to Kongseng SIRIVATH at kongseng@villagefocus.org and Soyfa DALALOY at soyfad@yahoo.com
Mannys last fight, Arum said. financial windfall for the two a unanimous decision victory in or send to: VFILAO Box 4697 Vientiane, Lao PDR / Tel: 021 312519 / fax: 021 350740
He says hes going to retire, and biggest stars in boxing. the April 2014 rematch.
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Thursday January 21, 2016 Vientiane Times
Sports
Lao All-stars all set for charity match
Champhone
Sangkhomsay foreign footballers, including Chanthabouly district or at district sepak
Bubphanouvong Mr Takahiro Saito, Mr Renshi TVLao. All ticket purchasers will takraw players
(left) compete
Yamagushi, Mr Itsuki Yamada, also go in the draw for various against
As they get set for the friendly Mr Kazou Hamma from Lao lucky draw prizes including a Songkhone
charity match at the national Toyota FC, Mr Marcelo Dasil motorbike, Air Asia tickets and district in
stadium at KM16 in Xaythany Vareis from Lao Electricity FC other prizes. Outhoumphone
district on January 31, the Lao and Oguwike Emeka Ikpathere The funds raised from this district on
Premier League All-star team has from Eastern Star FC. charity match have already been Wednesday.
selected the 22 best footballers Currently, the All-star teams allocated for the construction of a
from six FCs this month. players are training hard at the school dormitory at Kiewkacham
F ans from Laos and Lao National Sport Training village secondary school in May
neighbouring countries are Centre in Huayhong village, district, Phongsaly province.
waiting to cheer on their favourite Chanthabouly district. They are Currently, there are more
players in the charity match
between the All-star team and
Thai Premier League Champions
trained by the All-star teams head
coach Mr Bounlap Khenkitisak,
who is the new coach of Lao
than 100 students studying at the
school and many of them have
to travel long distances to reach
District athletes ready for
Buriram United, with the
funds raised set to go to school
improvements in rural Laos.
Toyota FC.
The friendly charity match
will be organised at the national
their place of education but the
accommodation facilities are
lacking.
Savannakhet Student Games
The All-star team contains football stadium at KM16 in This year, the Thai-Lao
many of the best footballers from Xaythany district, Vientiane on Association is seeking to mobilise Times Reporters Many of them will also go on to compete at the
Lao Toyota FC, some players January 31. budget funding of around 500 11th National Games to be hosted by Xieng Khuang
from Lao Electricity FC, Police, The charity match will be million kip in order to fund the More than 1,000 athletes from 15 districts of province at the end of 2017.
Army FC, SHB Vientiane FC and broadcast on TVLao and Thai construction of the dormitory. Savannakhet province are ready to compete in the In reality, the province would like to have
Eastern Star FC. Channel 3. Fans can buy one The Lao Football Federation eighth provincial Student Games to be hosted by more sporting events at the Student Games in
Furthermore, the All- ticket for about 30,000 kip at the is hoping for a big crowd but fans Outhoumphone district. Outhoumphone district but many districts lack
star team also features some LFF offices in Huayhong village, unable to make it along to the Most of the action of the 8th Student Games will sufficient athletes meaning events would have been
match can catch the action live take place from January 24-29 comprising mens short of competitors.
on TVLao and Thai Channel 3. and womens football, sepak takraw, volleyball, The 7th Student Games were hosted by
On the previous day, Buriram petanque, crossbow, and track and field events. Songkhone district, Savannakhet province in 2009.
United will get ready to hold a Savannakhet provincial Education and Sports Following this years event it will be
football clinic for young up-and- Departments official Mr Souphy Kheubmavong Thaphangthong districts turn to host the 9th Student
coming footballers in Vientiane said secondary schools from many districts were Games early next year. From that event Savannakhet
before the charity match. supporting their students to attend the games. province will then select the best athletes to compete
During the charity encounter, It will be a good atmosphere this year as the at the 6th National Student Games in Borikhamxay
40 students from Kiewkacham young athletes try their best to win medals with province.
villages secondary school will many others students attending to cheer their friends Host Borikhamxay province plans to stage more
travel to cheer on the All-star at the games, Mr Souphy. than 10 different sporting events at the 6th Student
team and Buriram United. Sepak takraw rounds are already underway with Games while Xieng Khuang province will host
In 2015, the Lao Premier the competition running from January 18 to 29. more than 20 events at the 11th National Games.
League All-star team and There is no shortage of teams in the event with sepak Savannakhet provinces male and female
Buriram United also held a takraw being a particular favourite in the province. volleyball teams won gold medals at the 5th
similar charity match, where they Savannakhet provincial Education and Sports National Student Games in Champassak province.
raised almost 500 million kip, Department aims to use the games as a way to At the 10th National Games in Oudomxay
which also saw the funds raised develop young athletes and select the most talented province, Savannakhet provinces athletics team
The Lao Premier League Allstar teams players in training at the Lao distributed through the Thai-Lao to compete at the 6th National Student Games in finished in eighth place with 14 gold, 33 silver and
National Sports Training Centre this week. Association. Borikhamxay province next year. 44 bronze medals.