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23/03/2021

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22/10/2020

China has agreed to assist Laos across three initiatives as part of its efforts to strengthen cooperative ties between the two countries.

20/10/2020

A Thai company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Laos for a feasibility study on a new railway line in southern Laos.

19/10/2020

Governments around the world including Laos have been promoting and developing digital education systems, which is now an important global issue and a key priority for the education sector. Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Sengdeuane Lachanthaboune, recently shared her views and experiences on....

18/10/2020

Cooperation with China can aid Laos’ economic recovery: economist

Economic cooperation between Laos and China through the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) should help to facilitate Laos’ economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Planning, Finance and Audit Committee, senior economist Dr Leeber Leebouapao, told Vientiane Times yesterday that economic cooperation with China was critical in boosting the economy and improving people’s livelihoods.

“China is a huge market for our agricultural products and growing demand in China can drive agricultural development and investment in Laos,” he said.
China has pledged to support Laos in the fight against the virus to prevent a second wave while further reinforcing economic cooperation to enable the two countries to overcome economic challenges.
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was quoted in Xinhua as saying that Laos and China should each make an effort to coordinate in the control of the epidemic through economic development.
China is willing to give priority to Laos in accessing Chinese-made vaccines while also working with Lao counterparts to speed up the development of projects under the BRI along the Laos-China Economic Corridor.
Although travel restrictions and preventive measures are in place to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese-funded development projects in Laos are progressing as planned.
Chinese and Lao airlines have been authorised to operate flights between Vientiane and Kunming to facilitate construction of the railway, expressway and other large-scale projects underway in Laos.
Construction of the Laos-China railway is currently more than 90 percent complete and is on track for full completion next year.
Meanwhile, construction of the Vientiane-Vangvieng Expressway is also 90 percent complete and will open for public use in December.
In Vientiane, construction of the new Mahosot Hospital is now 60 complete and is expected to be finished next year, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
China is the largest foreign investor in Laos and a key trading partner. As of 2019, China had invested in 785 development projects with a combined cost of US$12 billion. The value of two-way trade between the two countries reached US$3.5 billion in 2019, an increase of 17.4 percent compared to 2018.
During Mr Wang Yi’s visit to Laos on October 13-14, China agreed to tariff reductions on goods imported from Laos, meaning that 97 percent of all products from Laos can now be imported by China duty free.
However, the relevant sectors need to do more to ensure that Lao entrepreneurs and producers benefit from China’s tariff reductions.
During Mr Wang Yi’s visit, the two sides also agreed to work towards building a community with a shared future and initiate a “green channel” to facilitate the transport of goods through border crossings between Laos and China.
Laos is confident in China’s capacity to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, believing that China will become a model in the global battle against the virus and expressed appreciation of China’s support in helping Laos to combat the virus.

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Economic cooperation between Laos and China through the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) should help to facilitate Laos’ economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman of the National Assembly’s Planning, Finance and Audit Committee, senior economist Dr Leeber Leeboua...

17/10/2020

Xi: Forge ahead with reform, opening-up Beijing (China Daily/ANN) --President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Wednesday China’s commitment to forging ahead with reform and opening-up as he outlined a new vision for Shenzhen 40 years after it was set up as the country’s first special economic zone.

15/10/2020

China announces further support for Laos

China has agreed to support Laos through three projects as part of efforts to strengthen cooperative relations between the two countries.
The new schemes were announced following an official visit to Laos yesterday by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in response to an invitation from his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith.
The three projects will see China providing Laos with materials to combat dengue fever, rollout of Phase 2 of the infrastructure rural development project, and China offering the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for 97 percent of Laos’ export products.

The two sides also agreed in principle to facilitate the transport of goods across border crossings between Laos and China, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In addition, the two countries agreed to implement a fast-track immigration policy for China which would give certain privileges to individuals with regard to entry and exit procedures, especially for diplomatic staff, technical experts, and foreign workers needed for special projects.
These measures aim to facilitate economic activity in Laos while ensuring the continuation of Chinese development projects in the country during the Covid-19 pandemic.
During their meeting, the two ministers discussed future cooperation, especially plans to mark the 60th anniversary of Laos-China diplomatic relations next year. Laos is committed to working closely with China to prevent a second wave of the coronavirus.
Mr Wang Yi is also visiting Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand from October 11 to 15, with a stop in Singapore, to further reinforce ties with Asean countries.
China’s Ministry of Commerce was quoted in the Global Times as saying that Asean and China have become each other’s largest trading partner, and total trade from January to August reached US$416.5 billion.
As of 2019, China was the largest foreign investor in Laos with 785 development projects, with a combined investment value of US$12 billion.
Chinese companies mainly invest in mining, hydropower, agriculture, finance, shopping centres, special economic zones, and industry.
In 2019, China was Laos’ second largest trading partner with two-way trade valued at US$3.5 billion, an increase of 17.4 percent compared to 2018.
This is the second visit to Laos by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi this year. In February, he attended the Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Coronavirus Disease and the fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane.
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Laos and China continue to expand their relations, friendship, and cooperation.
Laos has supported China’s Belt and Road Initiative, believing that the initiative will help Laos to transform itself from being landlocked to a land link within the region.
The US$5.9-billion Laos-China railway is part of the Belt and Road Initiative and will connect the south of China with Laos and other Asean countries. The project is now more than 90 percent complete and is scheduled for completion next year.
During his visit, Mr Wang Yi called on President Bounnhang Vorachit and Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to further discuss their cooperative relations.

source: http://vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten_China201.php?fbclid=IwAR2Tdp_P2A5w23Z9cMjYzMOzfKmz5uAamFa3jxDgaAlQO510-Uh-6TxlqSM

15/10/2020

Employment Outsourcing [CHINA]

Recruitment process in China can be extremely complicated for foreign companies. Language barriers and cultural differences make recruiting a great challenge. Thus, as a foreigner recruiting in China, it’s necessary to do your best to adapt to the recruiting habits of Chinese recruiters and employment seekers. If you want to get luck on your side and attract the best talent you’ll adapt to Chinese recruiting standards. The majority of Chinese companies mainly recruit through personal networks and social network sites. However, it can be challenging to recruit through personal networks if you cannot speak Chinese. And if you’ve just entered the market and have no local networks yet.

Smart Consulting is your bridge to the Chinese World. We can help you to understand how to design and lead successfully your recruitment projects. Contact us & let's start to exchange about your needs or difficulties and draw some possible options.

12/10/2020

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