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Vientiane Times
2012
Lao tourism
operators urged
to focus on
Korean market
Times Reporters
The number of Korean visitors to
Laos has surged in the first quarter
of this year, indicating that travel
agents and hotel managers should
adapt their services to the needs of
this market segment.
According to a report from the
Ministry of Information, Culture
and Tourism, 13,922 Korean tourists
visited Laos in the first three months
of this year, up 46.66 percent on the
same period last year.
The increase is partly due to the
start of direct flights between Laos
and the Republic of Korea earlier
this year. In March, Korean Air’s
low cost airline Jin Air changed its
Seoul Incheon-Vientiane sector from
a charter flight to a regular passenger
route.
According to tourism officials,
Koreans like to escape from the
cold weather at home and vacation
in tropical countries where they can
enjoy the warm weather and play
golf.
Increasing Korean investment in
Laos is also boosting visitor numbers.
The Korean Exchange teamed up
with the Lao government to set up
the Lao Securities Exchange, and
Hyundai and Kia Motors and other
Korean manufacturers have set up
operations in Laos after learning that
the emerging economy is growing
rapidly.
The influx of Korean tourists is
a signal that travel agents and hotel
operators need to change their focus,
such as employing staff who can
speak Korean.
At present, most Lao travel agents
and hotel staff speak English, but this
does not help in communications
with Koreans, most of whom cannot
speak English. The number of
tourists coming from Europe and the
US is currently on the decline due to
the economic downturn.
Economists at the Asian
Development Bank say Laos should
also focus more on exports to Asian
Continued page 3
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DPM oversees development
in Vangvieng district
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ISSUE 117
Vientiane to double number of drug-free schools
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Vientiane education authorities have
announced their intention to double
the number of drug-free schools
in the capital by the next academic
year.
The move comes after officials
learnt that drug use has been in decline
in schools following earlier initiatives.
The drug-free school programme
began in 2005 and to date the
Vientiane Education Department
has issued certificates declaring
25 schools to be drug-free. The
certificates are issued once a school
has satisfied the department that
certain requirements have been met.
“Qualified schools must be able
to achieve at least 85 percent success
in 12 criteria,” said department
official Mr Hongkeo Thammavong,
who is in charge of the project.
“Our inspection teams visit
schools unannounced and conduct
random urine and other tests,” he
told Vientiane Times yesterday,
adding that to qualify a school must
past such tests on three consecutive
occasions.
Through their inspections, the
department has found that many
schools fail to meet the necessary
criteria for certification so they see a
substantial need for improvement.
Comments from people in the
neighbourhood are also taken into
account when determining whether a
Borikhamxay resettles thousands of slash and burn farmers
Times Reporters
Thousands of people from different
backgrounds in Borikhamxay
province have moved to live in new
permanent housing arranged by the
provincial authorities there.
According to provincial
authorities, four locations have been
developed to accommodate 7,415
people previously engaged in shifting
slash and burn cultivation and those
whose old villages have been affected
by development projects.
The new development village
clusters will cover more than 265,000
hectares in total, with permanent
farmland and infrastructure such as
Vietnam NA to discuss draft laws
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Schools that meet drug-free and smoke-free criteria will be certified with signs like these.
school qualifies. “We interview local
people and if we receive adverse
comments regarding truancy or other
inappropriate behaviour the school
will not pass,” Mr Hongkeo said.
The programme also requires
ongoing inspection of certified
schools to ensure they are maintaining
their drug-free status. Those who
are able to achieve this for three
roads, schools and dispensaries.
Head of the provincial Integrated
Rural Development Office, Mr
Phichith Sayaphone, told the Vientiane
Times yesterday that all the people to
be resettled have now moved into the
newly-developed areas.
Officials said some of the people
had relocated some time ago, and
have been joined by those who
moved more recently.
The resettlement is in line with
the Party’s policy to merge small
scattered villages into larger units
to make it easier for the government
to develop communities and provide
services to the poor.
Primary and secondary schools
Sleepy village offers balm
for city dwellers
page 21
4500 kip
consecutive years will be awarded a significant.
trophy by the Ministry of Education As a result, many schools have
and Sports. Failure to maintain the expressed interest in participating in
status will result in certification the scheme.
being withdrawn. With increasing competition,
Mr Hongkeo stressed that even especially among private schools,
though data to assess the decline being certified generates considerable
in drug use in schools has not been benefit to the successful school, by
fully recorded, the beneficial effect attracting more students. “Parents will
of the department’s measures is Continued page 2
have been built to accommodate of almost 260,000 inhabitants that
the children of newcomers, and have been classified as poor.
dispensaries have been built in each The master plan will be submitted
of the four village clusters. to the government for consideration
Some 15 gravity-fed water and budget allocation. The five
systems are now operational to planned development zones are
provide for the people’s daily needs. expected to be completed by 2015.
Officials said land has been made Including the five more that are
available for growing rice and other planned, the nine developed zones
crops so that farmers can make a are focused on the 14 percent of the
living. Electricity has been installed population categorised as poor in order
and roads built to improve transport to help alleviate poverty, Mr Phichith
access and raise living standards. said. The project is scheduled for
The office is now mapping out a completion in 2015 in line with the
master plan to develop another five government’s ambition to reduce the
similar zones, hoping to accelerate number of poor families from current
improvements in the living conditions about 18 percent to not more than 10
of 14 percent of the total population percent of the total by 2015.
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Electronic devices deafen
driver alertness
Souknilundon
Southivongnorath
Driving while listening to
headphones or Bluetooth
devices can be highly
distracting and is becoming
a more common cause of
accidents, a senior traffic
official said yesterday.
Deputy Chief of the
Vientiane Traffic Police
Department, Major Bounmark
Soundalay, said many people
thought the devices to be
relatively harmless, but
actually they are a cognitive
distraction and people wearing
them are often involved in
accidents.
“Motorists lose con-
centration and don’t observe
the traffic rules if they use
these tools while they are
driving. Some will get good
news and some will get bad
news while talking to friends,
while others will listen to
music which is often very
loud,” he said.
The department reported
that the three predominant
causes of road accidents in
Vientiane are people driving
whilst drunk, speeding and
breaking traffic rules. Many
accidents end up being fatal,
especially in Vientiane.
“Using this kind of
Lao students depart for youth programme in Tokyo
Ounkham Pimmata
In cooperation with the
Ministry of Education and
Sports, the Embassy of Japan
to Laos held a send off party
for 18 secondary school
students who will attend an
Asia-Pacific youth exchange
programme in Tokyo.
The programme is known
as the Japan East Asia Network
of Exchange Students and
Youths (JENESYS). More
than 500 young people
have visited Japan since its
inception in 2007.
During the exchange
programme, the students
will visit Tokyo Kokusai
Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan to Laos Mr Shigeki Kobayashi
(centre) and Ms Chanthavong Phandamnong pose with students
who will attend the youth exchange programme in Tokyo.
Vientiane to double number...
be much happier if they know
their children are being educated
in a drug-free environment,” Mr
Hongkeo said. In collaboration
with school executives, the
department has set a target to
certify 30 schools next academic
year.
The programme does not
specify which schools may
participate so any school that
electronic equipment whilst
driving is still not overly
common in our country but
it definitely does have the
potential to cause accidents.”
“The problem with people
listening to devices is that
they can’t hear what’s going
on around them, so we get
people holding up traffic
or driving erratically due
to inattentiveness,” Major
Bounmark said.
He advised that if people
want to talk on the phone, they
should park their vehicles in
an appropriate place before
doing so. “Actually, it is
illegal to talk on the phone
while driving.”
Major Bounmark said
listening to music while
riding motorbikes or bicycles
is becoming more common,
particularly among young
people, and could also cause
problems. “It is still not a
serious problem in Vientiane
or Laos more generally but it
will be soon.”
According to news reports
from Thailand, a girl was
killed while walking close to
a railroad.
The local official believed
she couldn’t hear the train’s
horn and when it drew
alongside her, the train caught
the handbag she was carrying
Gakuen and attend various
activities with their Japanese
host students. A two-night
homestay programme will
be arranged with their host
families and they will also
visit a Lao festival to be held
in Yoyogi Park.
Director of the ministry’s
External Relations
Department, Ms Chanthavong
Phandamnong, said the
programme would help
students broaden their
knowledge and experience,
which would be useful for
developing their country in
future years.
She said the programme
would assist the ministry in its
wants to take the initiative
should contact the department
and an inspection team will
visit, unannounced, to check.
The department works
closely with health officials, the
national and Vientiane offices
in charge of drug control, and
the United Nations Office on
Drugs and Crime. The drug-
free programme is also in
and dragged her along the
railway track.
Another website from
India also reported last year
that a 21-year-old woman
died after being hit by a bike
and then a bus while she was
crossing a busy road, and
police said she was crossing
the road with her earphones
plugged in.
A UK website also
reported this year that
the number of accidents
involving pedestrians wearing
headphones is on the rise, a
report suggests, prompting
fresh warnings from road
safety groups in Britain.
Major Bounmark said
they were aware of the issue
and wanted to head it off as
electronic devices continue to
proliferate in Laos.
“We know wearing
headphones and earpieces
is on the increase, and will
start causing more road
accidents. That’s why it
is part of our road safety
campaign in Vientiane, to
make people more aware of
the situation.”
However, traffic officials
also depend on the cooperation
of motorists, he said, and their
warnings were for the good of
drivers, not the police.
efforts to improve education
standards in Laos. She hoped
the students would benefit
as much as possible from
the visit, and learn how the
Japanese developed their
country and why they love to
keep things clean and tidy.
“These are important
lessons that the students can
bring back to their schools and
everyday lives,” she said.
Ms Chanthavong was
confident the students will
have a productive time in
Japan, and that the programme
will continue to promote the
friendship between Laos and
Japan.
The JENESYS programme
was launched at the 2nd East
Asia Summit (EAS) held in
the Philippines, aiming to
invite about 6,000 youths
from EAS member countries
to Japan every year for five
years.
The project aims to deepen
their understanding of different
facets of Japanese society
including politics, diplomacy,
economy and culture.
The programme is
designed to lay the foundations
for solidarity among Asian
countries by promoting mutual
understanding among future
generations in the region.
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line with the government’s
policy on developing the Lao
education system.
In addition to their anti-
drug work, the Vientiane
Education Department in
collaboration with health sector
also certifies smoke-free schools
to those meeting the required
criteria but so far only one has
been awarded.
Ms Choi Eun Young (fifth right) presents a computer monitor to Mr Khamphiang Keolangsy.
Korea gives boost to
vocational training centre
Phaisythong Chandara
The Korea International
Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
yesterday donated educational
supplies to the Lao-Korea
Vocational Training Centre in
Vientiane.
A handover ceremony
at the training centre was
attended by its Director Mr
Khamphiang Keolangsy,
Manager of the KIOCA Office
to Laos Ms Choi Eun Young,
and representatives from
the Ministry of Labour and
Social Welfare’s Department
of Labour Skill Development
and Employment.
The total value of the
donated items was US$23,816,
including computer monitors,
tables and chairs, a projector,
a digital camera, textbooks
and other essential. The
equipment will mainly be
used by students training to be
electricians.
Mr Khamphiang said
Suspect killed while resisting arrest
Times Reporters
A police officer from the
Vientiane Police Headquarters
reported yesterday that a well-
known criminal known as
Touby, from Meuangva village
in Sikhottabong district, was
killed while resisting arrest.
A search of his body
revealed that he was carrying
a fully loaded firearm.
According to unconfirmed
reports, the incident occurred in
Nonghay village, Hadxaifong
district, where police officers
encountered the suspect.
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both financial and technical
support from KOICA in
recent years.
This academic year,
KIOCA provided five
scholarships for the centre’s
staff to train in the Republic
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Korean volunteers to work at
the centre, teaching computer
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Mr Khamphiang said
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President receives credentials from new ambassadors
Times Reporters

President Choummaly
Sayasone yesterday received
the credentials of five new
ambassadors to Laos at the
Presidential Palace.
The newly-accredited
ambassadors are Dr Haji
President Choummaly
Emran Baha from Brunei Sayasone (left) receives
Darussalam, Ms Ana Maria the credentials of Dr Haji
Ramirez from Argentina, Mr Emran Baha.
Denes Tomaj from Hungary,
Ms Kristin A. Arnadottir from
Iceland, and Mr Damien Cole
from Ireland.
Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad (foreground) monitors
developments in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province.

DPM oversees development

in Vangvieng district
Times Reporters tourism,” Mr Somsavat said.
He urged the authorities
Deputy Prime Minister to provide more training for
Somsavat Lengsavad made tourism industry workers in
a two-day working visit to order to ensure satisfactory
Vangvieng district in Vientiane services for both local and
province along with other foreign visitors.
government officials on May Mr Somsavat also visited
19-20, to monitor the progress the cement factory, which
of development. has played a key role in the
During his visit, Mr economic development of the Ms Ana Maria Ramirez presents her credentials to President
Choummaly Sayasone.
President Choummaly Sayasone (left) receives the credentials of
Mr Denes Tomaj.
Somsavat praised the area since it was established.
local authorities for their He thanked the board
achievements in terms of of directors and staff of the
socio economic development, factory for their achievements
poverty reduction and other over the past years. He
initiatives. stressed that cement factories
At the same time, he also should ensure their raw
shared ideas with authorities material inputs were of the
regarding the education and required quality, as this would
health sectors, personnel help to lower imports of raw
development and social issues materials.
caused by the tourist influx. “With our bid to become
He said the district has a member of the World Trade
significant tourism potential Organisation (WTO) and to
and a high profile reputation integrate with the international
both in Laos and overseas, economy, Laos must produce
and development plans need high quality domestic goods
to be clearly outlined to ensure that meet international
responsible development, standards,” he said. President Choummaly Sayasone (left) receives the credentials of Mr Damien Cole (right) presents his credentials to President
societal order and the safety He also encouraged the Ms Kristin A. Arnadottir. Choummaly Sayasone.
and security of visitors. board of directors to develop
“The Tourism Department the factory as a socially
should cooperate with tourism responsible enterprise that
Ministry: Begin vocational training at an earlier age Lao tourism
operators to organise arts and contributes to the community, Phaisythong Chandara
cultural performances in order especially people living
development partners.
“We will have plenty of
operators...
to promote the right kinds of around the factory. Deputy Minister of Education capable workers if we can From page 1
Associate Professor Dr achieve this,” he said.
3 Day Weather Forecast Kongsy Sengmany has called
for vocational training to be
The ministry’s Technical
and Vocational Education
markets, including
Korea, as these economies
Xieng Khuang
Temperature (C)
provided for young people Department Director General, are growing while those of
Date
Min Max
Weather
at an earlier age, especially Mr Nouphanh Outsa, said the western nations are slowing.
23/05/2012 20 26 Light rain rural girls and disadvantaged development of technical and According to the ministry’s
24/05/2012 19 26 Mostly cloudy
people. vocational training between report, there has also been
Dr Kongsy made the now and 2020 will face many a significant increase in the
25/05/2012 19 27 Scattered showers
statement while attending the challenges but if the ministry number of Chinese tourists.
Luang Namtha
Temperature (C)
13th National Administrators can successfully build up their From January to March,
Date
Min Max
Weather
Meeting for Technical and Dr Kongsy Sengmany staffing levels and capacity, 60,146 Chinese tourists came
23/05/2012 21 32 Light rain Vocational Education held in addresses the workshop. they will see much in the way to Laos, a 33 percent increase
24/05/2012 20 32 Mostly cloudy
Vientiane yesterday. of progress. compared to the same period
“Technical and vocational Dr Kongsy called on Mr Nouphanh said the last year.
25/05/2012 21 33 Scattered showers

Luang Prabang
education officials should gear technical colleges and department was facing many The surge in Chinese
Temperature (C) up for the challenge of producing vocational training centres challenges in terms of preparing tourists is attributed to
Date
Min Max
Weather
skilled personnel with the around the country to provide for the industrialisation and mushrooming Chinese
23/05/2012 24 33 Light rain ability to meet the development the courses needed for people modernisation of Laos, and investment in Laos. Another
24/05/2012 24 34 Mostly cloudy demands of the new era by to develop their communities, graduation from the list of least growing source of visitors is
25/05/2012 25 35 Scattered showers
integrating vocational training especially in the fields of developed countries by 2020. Australia. In the first quarter
Vientiane
into the national education mechanics and agriculture. He said the main of this year 11,517 tourists
Temperature (C) system,” he said. Vocational education and impediments include an arrived from that country, up
Date
Min Max
Weather
“Technical and vocational training is facing the challenge insufficient budget and 18 percent compared to the
23/05/2012 25 32 Mostly cloudy education and training is an of revising and developing suitably qualified teaching same period last year.
24/05/2012 26 33 Light rain integral and crucial part of training programmes to staff, modern training centres The ministry report also
25/05/2012 26 33 Scattered showers
the national education system suit current and future and educational supplies. noted that tourist arrivals from
Savannakhet
and is key to national socio- labour market requirements, By 2012, some 200 students Europe dropped marginally by
Temperature (C) economic growth.” according to the department. from provinces facing skills 1.76 percent, supplying 58,438
Date Weather
Min Max At present, several The sector is also facing a shortages will enter and graduate tourists. Several country
23/05/2012 27 35 Partly cloudy vocational schools and rise in the number of secondary from vocational schools in fields markets reported declines
24/05/2012 27 36 Light rain training centres are attempting school leavers wanting to take such as hairdressing, textiles, including the important
25/05/2012 27 36 Scattered showers
to provide skills that match vocational courses, resulting carpentry, cookery, agriculture, German market (-10.28
Champassak
labour market needs and give in a shortage of places. construction, electronics, auto percent at 7,037 visitors).
Temperature (C) young people the skills needed Dr Kongsy encouraged mechanics, hospitality and Only two of the European
Date Weather
Min Max to develop their communities. meeting participants to accounting. countries identified in the
23/05/2012 28 35 Partly cloudy However, in some rural share their views on the At present, there are 22 report achieved double digit
24/05/2012 27 34 Light rain areas there are still major skill improvement of vocational technical and vocational growth: Russia with 11.19
25/05/2012 28 35 Isolated showers
shortages which hinder the training courses with a focus training institutes operating percent (2,326) and Denmark
development process. on cooperation with various under the ministry. with 14.34 percent (2,033).
4 Home news Wednesday May 23, 2012 Vientiane Times

News in Brief
New secondary school for Huaphan students
Students in Viengxay district, Huaphan province, now have a brand new secondary
Ms Bouatha school after the handover of the school on May 20, witnessed by provincial Education
Khattiya (left) and Sports Department Director Mr Khammon Chanthasouk, local authorities and other
receives the guests.
books from Mr
Masato Togawa
The school cost more than 4.5 billion kip to construct, with the support of the
at a ceremony government.
in Vientiane on The school was built by locally-based Thipphomvong Construction Company and took
Monday. 18 month to complete, with construction supervised by the Ministry of Education and
Sports.
The two-storey school building is 69 metres long and 13 metres wide, and has 16
furnished classrooms.

JICA funds law translation Officials attending the handover planted trees in the grounds to mark Arbor Day on June 1.

to aid investment promotion Savannakhet bestows community award

Times Reporters
Japan International Co-
operation Agency (JICA) has
financed the translation and
publication of Lao legislation on
special and specific economic
zones (SEZ) into Japanese, with
the effort costing more than 24
million kip.
Chief Representative of
the JICA Laos Office, Mr
Masato Togawa, handed over
2,000 books to the Head of
General Secretariat to the
Lao National Committee for
Special Economic Zones,
Ms Bouatha Khattiya, at a
ceremony held in Vientiane
on Monday.
Ms Bouatha said she
appreciated the assistance
from JICA, saying the new
Japanese version would help
ensure that Japanese businesses
have a better understanding
about Laos as well as about
the government’s policy
regarding the development
and management of special
and specific economic zones.
She believed the translation
would result in more interest
from Japanese investors about
doing business in Laos, which
in turn would generate more
job opportunities for Lao
people and help them out of
poverty.
Ms Bouatha also
highlighted the close relations
between Laos and Japan before
congratulating the Japanese
government and JICA on their
generous assistance to Laos.
The Lao government
is improving the investment
climate, and the Japanese
translation of the relevant laws
is an important initiative to
attract more investors, boosting
labour market growth and the
development of the industrial
sector. The government is
optimistic that SEZ development
will contribute to boosting
economic growth and creating
jobs.
Special and specific
economic zones identify
specific locations for
development, attracting both
domestic and foreign investors
by offering tax and duty
incentives in order to promote
infrastructure development,
services, production, skill
development and the transfer
of modern technology.
JICA is an independent
government agency that
coordinates official development
assistance (ODA) for the
government of Japan.
In recent years, JICA has
provided assistance for the
development of infrastructure
in Laos including the
improvement of National Road
No. 9, the Southern Region
Power System Development
Project, and the expansion of
Wattay International Airport in
Vientiane.
Vongvixay village in Xepon district, Savannakhet province, was recently declared a
model community of culture and health.
A ceremony to confer the title took place in the village, witnessed by district Governor
Mr Thonkeo Phoutthakaiyalath and local authorities.
Mr Sengkeo, a local official, said the village embodied what was good for women
and children in the community, and the designation is part of efforts to preserve local
traditions and address social behaviour problems.
He said the villagers have strengthened cultural activities by working with officials to
improve education, primary healthcare and infrastructure.
This village is home to around 1,150 people in 165 families, most of whom are farmers.
The village has boosted living standards, and now only five families are considered to be
living in poverty.
Saravan farmers prepare to plant wet season rice
Farmers in Saravan province are now preparing to plant their wet season rice, with high
hopes for a good harvest after low yields in the dry season.
The provincial Agriculture and Forestry Department said earlier this week that farmers
are expected to plant over 10,000 hectares of rice and hope to harvest more than 40,000
tonnes.
Some districts, notably Saravan, Lakhonpheng and Vapy, experienced low yields earlier
in the year because of unseasonal weather patterns at the start of the dry season.
The department plans to encourage farmers to grow more than 1,000 hectares of
vegetables as well, in order to guarantee enough produce to meet the needs of local
consumers.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) Request for quotation (Re-advertise)

Date: 21th May 2012
Invitation No: Shopping-Sup002/12 Sewing Equipments and Sewing Supplies
No.Shopping-Sup001/12
1. KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) Office in Lao PDR is pleased hereby
to request you to submit sealed price quotation for the supply of children hospital
equipment for following 3(three) categories:
(i). Ward, ICU, ER, OPD category for 49 items Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is a
(ii). OR category for 42 items Korean government agency with objective to implement
(iii). Lab category for 14 items
Korean Government’s Grant Aid Program in Lao PDR and
2. You must quote for any or more categories under this request. Each category shall be
evaluated and contract awarded separately to the firm(s) offering the lowest evaluated is working in various fields of works with Lao Government
price for each category. on socio-economic development.
3. The bidder who intends to participate in bidding must be company operates medical and
hospital equipment and medical supplies. KOICA office in Laos is pleased to invite interested vendors
4. Your quotation in duplicate and in English language, must be accompanied by adequate
technical documentation and catalogue(s) and other printed material for each item quoted.
to submit sealed quotation for supply of:
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the quotation - Sewing machines 14 each
documents with free of charge at following address mentioned below (working hours:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM). - Over lock sewing machine 1 each
6. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of five percent (5%) of total Bid Price. - Button cover hand press machine 1 each
7. The deadline for submission of sealed price quotations is June 19th, 2012 at 3:00 PM
to the following address. - Sewing supplies 24 items
8. Public opening of the Quotations will be conducted on June 19th, 2012 at 3:15 PM at
following address. This invitation is open to all interested bidders and not limited
9. KOICA office in Laos requires that bidders and contractors observe the highest standard to specific experience in the supply of goods and services.
of ethics during the procurement and execution of such contracts. In pursuance of this
policy, KOICA; Interested vendors can obtain the quotation documents in
(a) will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the bidder recommended for
award has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract
full details from the following address with free of charge:
in question; KOICA office
(b) will recognize a contractor as ineligible, for a period determined by KOICA.
10. KOICA will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in connection Vientiane Plaza Hotel, 3F
with the preparation or delivery of quotations. Sailom Rd, Hadsadyneua Village
11. Address:
Vientiane Plaza Hotel Tel: 021 263 331
3rd Floor
Sailom Road, Hatsadyneua Village
Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Laos The deadline of submission of the sealed quotation is
Tel No : 021 263 331
Fax No: 021 263 332 11th June 2012 at 3:00 PM.
Vientiane Times Wednesday May 23, 2012 Photo news 5
CAMCE officially kicks off mega investment project
CAMCE Investment (Laos) Co., Ltd. on Monday night officially launched the Vientiane New World project, at the Lao Plaza Hotel. The mega real estate project, which is located on the Don Chan
riverfront, will cost more than US$600 million and is expected to take six to eight years to complete. Attending the launch ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dr Thongloun Sisoulith, CAMCE Chairperson Ms Luo Yan, foreign ambassadors and diplomats to Laos, senior government officials, business leaders, and CAMCE management and staff.
Media representatives, Lao singers and Chinese performers were also present at the event. The launch featured speeches by Ms Yan and a presentation on the Vientiane New World project. Many
expect that the mega real estate project will change the face of the capital over the upcoming decade.

CAMCE Chairperson Ms Luo Yan delivers a speech at the launch of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Thongloun Sisoulith (centre), government leaders and VIP guests at the launch
the Vientiane New World project. ceremony.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (sixth left) Dr Thongloun Sisoulith and CAMCE A Chinese artist uses sand to depict the That Luang Stupa, drawing applause from the audience.
Chairperson Ms Luo Yan (seventh left) stand with government leaders and VIP guests at the launch
ceremony.

Foreign ambassadors and diplomats to Laos attend the launch of the Vientiane New World project. Managing Director of CAMCE Investment (Laos) Co., Ltd. Mr Yao Jian (first right) exchanges name cards
with guests at the launch ceremony.

Popular Lao singer Alexandra

performs at the launch of the A guest signs a board to congratulate CAMCE on the launch of the
Vientiane New World project. Another well known Lao singer, Alouna, stages a modern dance performance at the launch ceremony. Vientiane New World project.
6 Wednesday May 23, 2012 Vientiane Times

Region
Ring of fire sweeps across sky
JAPAN (The Yomiuri
Shimbun) An annular solar
eclipse was observed Monday
in a region stretching along
the Pacific side of the country
from southern Kyushu to
southern Tohoku.
The annular eclipse, a
phenomenon in which the
moon blocks out most of the
sun, leaving a ring of light
around its circumference, was
last observed in the nation in
1987, but only in Okinawa
Prefecture.
This is the first time in 932
years--since the Heian period
(794-1192)--that an annular
eclipse has been observed in
wide areas of the country.
Although it was mostly
cloudy Monday due to the
influence of a weather front
to the south of the Japanese
archipelago, a huge number of
people, including groups and
tours organized to observe
the eclipse, were enthralled
whenever they were able
to glimpse the ring of light
through breaks in the clouds.
The eclipse began in
southern China, and gradually
In brief from Asia
News Network
moved east. People in Tokyo
were able to view the full Multiple entry
annular eclipse for about five visas to Japan
minutes from 7:31am.
About 200 people, The Japanese government
including company workers will launch a multiple-entry
heading for work, were seen visa for temporary visitors
stopping to gaze up at the who are Thai nationals
sky in front of JR Shimbashi living in Thailand. This will
Station in Tokyo. start on June 1. The move
Company employee Takao stems from a meeting in
Sato, 59, of Moriya, Ibaraki Japan on March 7 between
Prefecture, said he was unable Japanese Prime Minister
to buy a pair of special glasses Yoshihiko Noda and Thai
to observe the annular solar Prime Minister Yingluck
eclipse, although he checked Shinawatra, according
at six convenience stores and to an announcement by
other shops. the Japanese Embassy in
Sato was finally able to Thailand. “We hope that
view the eclipse by borrowing implementation of the new
three different types of glasses Oil is exploited at Bach Ho oilfield. Restructuring the economy must be enhanced to tackle its implicit multiple-entry visa will
from people around him. “I risks and instability for growth, efficiency and competitiveness. –Photo Viet Nam News increase the number of Thai
was able to enjoy various visitors to Japan, enhance
images of the eclipse. I feel
like I’ll be able to do a good Vietnam NA to discuss draft laws business convenience and
strengthen cooperation
between both countries,” it
job today,” he said.
Those outside the main HANOI (Viet Nam News) -- Prime Minister Nguyen However, as the Deputy said.
viewing areas were able to National Assembly Chairman Xuan Phuc presented the PM said, apart from the positive
enjoy a partial eclipse Monday, Nguyen Sinh Hung called government’s supplementary results, some socio-economic Marine
with up to 84 percent of the upon deputies to embrace report on socio-economic development tasks in 2011 were sustainability is top
sun eclipsed by the moon in democracy, concentrate on development in the last year limited. priority
Sapporo and up to 93 percent their responsibilities and use and the first quarter of this Particularly, the macro BRUNEI (Brunei Times)
in Sendai. their intellectual capacities to year, as well as its plan to economy maintained -- Sustainably managing
make the third session of the operate the economy for the implicit risks and instability. Southeast Asia’s coastal
13th NA successful. rest of this year. Meanwhile the economy’s and marine resources has
He made the call on The report remarked competitiveness and growth become a top priority for
Monday at the start of the that in 2011, the economic rate were not improved and ASEAN. Delegates from
The annular solar
session in Hanoi. During growth rate was maintained, social labour productivity all ASEAN member states
eclipse shows the month-long process, inflation controlled, the remained low. attended the 13th meeting
a ring of light participants will focus on the macro economy positively Weak social services were of the ASEAN Working
around the moon review and passage of 13 draft progressed, social welfare improved slowly, especially in Group on Coastal and
in Tokyo. laws and two resolutions on was assured, national health care and education. In Marine Environment,
--The Yomiuri law-building programmes by security and social security addition, the environment in
Shimbun hosted by Brunei’s Ministry
2013. The NA deputies will were strengthened, and areas around rivers, industrial of Development (MoD) and
discuss six other draft laws. international relations and zones and some big cities held on Monday.
In the morning, Deputy integration were promoted. seriously deteriorated.
Vacancy Notice

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The World Health Organization is seeking for a qualified Lao National for position of:
Technical Officer for Emerging Diseases, Surveillance and Response
(NPO at NO-A Level)
Programme Analyst (Population and Development) - NOB – Post No. 34400
(Re-advertisement)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the world’s largest international source of population assistance. UNFPA provides support to improve
health through reproductive health and maternal health services, to achieve gender equality and to formulate/implement population policies and strategies
in support of sustainable development.

To provide programme management, procurement and logistical support to Emerging Diseases, Surveillance and Response (ESR),
WHO Representative Office in Lao People's Democratic Republic, in providing technical support to the Ministry of Health, Department
of Hygiene and Prevention, and Department of Curative Medicine, National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology (NCLE) in the
implementation of surveillance and response and laboratory programmes in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Duties:
(1) Assists in the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the activities in the national work plan for emerging
infectious diseases (EIDs) with focus on public health laboratory issues related to surveillance in line with Asia Pacific
Strategy for Emerging Diseases (APSED) and International Health Regulation (IHR) requirements;
(2) Liaises closely with the relevant section of National Centre for laboratory and Epidemiology (NCLE) and Ministry of Health
for timely provision of procured items and supplies required for the implementation of laboratory and surveillance activities
and make necessary follow-up action for timely implementation of the work plan activities;
(3) Updates and maintains the records of all inventory items in selected provincial surveillance units and laboratories according
to the WHO inventory management systems and various donors’ requirements. Contribution to the development of periodic
donor reporting;
(4) Assists in strengthening networking on EIDs for cross-border cooperation, surveillance and response.
(5) Assists in the establishment of an Emerging Operation Centre (EOC) in ministry of health including development of terms of
references of the centre, standard operation procedures and communication system during public health emergency;
(6) Provides program management support to the ESR unit, including a regular progress review of workplan implementation,
organization of training, meetings and workshop with NCLE, MoH and other partners, preparation for donor reporting , and
coordination for periodic program review/assessments;
(7) Maintains, update, and monitors information on project activities on the computerized database systems and generate report
as required;
(8) Performs any other tasks as requested by WHO ESR officer.
Education:
Essential: University degree in health sciences or relevant areas.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree or training in public health desirable.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge and experience in surveillance and public health laboratory function, procurement and logistic coordination,
communicable disease control and public health emergency. Skills in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of workplan activities, translation between English and Lao, and in the development of locally-adapted tools and instruments.
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with health professionals at various levels and to work with
national counterparts, nongovernmental organizations and international agencies. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of
a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
Experience:
Essential: At least one year experience in public health, preferably in a large or international organization, embassy, or
multinational corporation.
Desirable: Experience in working with the MOH in Lao PDR, planning implementation and monitoring of activities at a national
level work plan such as an annual national work plan.
Language:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and the local language.
Other skills:
Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.
UNFPA in the Lao PDR is seeking a qualified Lao national candidate to fill a staff position of Programme Analyst (Population and Development).
Under the direct supervision of Assistant Representative, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Provide technical and management support to the relevant IPs and related partners in planning, development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of population related policies and programme interventions
2. Coordinate technical assistance for and provide technical inputs to the conduct of key surveys. Articulate the inter-linkages between population
dynamics, reproductive health and rights, GBV/VAW and the needs of adolescents and young people; and assess technical assistance for the
integration of population variables into development planning
3. Provide substantive inputs to UNFPA’s response and advocacy strategies relating to population and development, taking into account political
and social sensitivities.
4. Identify policy issues from data analysis to facilitate policy dialogues and the incorporation of these evidences into national plans and strategies.
Ensure population issues emerged from data analysis, ICPD goals and MDGs are translated into local interventions, and responsive to
Government plans and priorities.
5. Co-ordinate and support UNDAF Outcome 1 working group as co-convener and facilitate inputs to all joint initiatives with other UN Agencies
and Implementing Partners including joint planning, joint missions and joint reporting/reviews.
6. Document good practices and lessons learned from other countries on population related policies and programme interventions
7. Work with the Assistant Representative on upstream policy advice and support the work of other team members. Collaborate with programme
staff of other teams to promote programme coherence and linkages with the programmes on Women’s reproductive health and rights as well as
the needs of young people and adolescents
8. Demonstrate and promote gender sensitive behavior and gender equality within UNFPA and with partners.
9. Actively contribute to advancing the ICPD agenda and mainstream gender, human rights, and culture into policy advocacy, programming, and
monitoring and evaluation as appropriate; also contribute to the review on the implementation of ICPD PoA and developing strategies for way
forward to fully achieve ICPD goals
10. Use multi-media approaches for the implementation of population and SRH advocacy strategies.
11. Strengthen capacity of IPs in programme management of UNFPA supported activities for timely and high quality substantive and financial reporting
12. Contribute to the development resource mobilisation strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and
project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms and providing information on progress of donor funded projects
13. Provide timely feedback to the Assistant Representative and the Management Team of UNFPA on programme implementation, monitoring and
evaluation
14. Implement any other assignments requested by the Supervisor and UNFPA Management Team.
The following qualifications and experience are required:
• Master’s degree in population, demography, and/or population and social development related field.
• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in programme/project management in the public or private sector which
demonstrates expertise in the substantive area of work and programme experience.
• Experience in policy analysis, policy research with track record of data analytical skills and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
• Demonstrated ability to network among partners active in supporting development issues.
• Good understanding of the Lao PDR Government’s population related policies, laws, policy making processes
• Field experience would be desirable.
• Core Competencies:
o Values/guiding principles
o Developing people
o Personal leadership and effectiveness
o Building and managing relationships
• Functional Competencies:
o Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
o Result-based programme development and management
o Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
o Innovation and marketing of new approaches
o Resource mobilization (programme)
o Job knowledge/technical expertise
• Fluency in both oral and written English and Lao
• Proficiency in current office software applications. Good writing and presentation skill.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications in the English language, with curriculum vitae by 18 June 2012 to: The salary for the above position plus other benefits will be in accordance with UN rules and regulations for fixed term staff. All interested applicants must
submit an application letter with a UN standard personal history form, P11, in English to: UNFPA Office, Phonesavanh Tai, P.O. Box 345, Vientiane
The World Health Organization (Tel: 315547, 353048-50) or e-mail to: laos.office@unfpa.org indicating “Application for Programme Analyst (Population and Development)”. Please
125 Saphanthong Road, contact UNFPA office to obtain P11 form or download from http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/lao/. The deadline for application is 24 May 2012.
Unit 5 Ban Saphanthong Tai,
Sisathanak District. Applicants who previously applied do not have to submit an application again.
P.O. Box 343
Vientiane, Lao P.D.R. We will only consider applications with complete P11 attached. UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further
Fax: (856) 21 353905 interest. UNFPA reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does
Tel: (856) 21 353902-904 not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Email: who.lao@wpro.who.int Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
Vientiane Times Wednesday May 23, 2012 7
World
Putin approves new Russian government lineup
MOSCOW (Xinhua) -- ministers. The health and social
Russian President Vladimir Igor Shuvalov remains as development has been divided
Putin on Monday signed first deputy prime minister, into two ministries, with
a decree to approve the while Sergei Lavrov holds his Maxim Topilin headed the
formation and lineup of the position as foreign minister. labor and social development
new government, local media Moscow police chief Vladimir ministry and Veronika
reported. Kolokoltsev was appointed Skvortsova led the pulbic
“All decrees have been as the new interior minister health ministry.
signed. As was agreed, work and Andrei Belousov was Nikolai Nikiforov was
has been done with every named as the new economic named as the communication
candidate,” the Interfax development minister. minister, Alexander Novak the
news agency quoted Putin as Putin appointed Deputy new energy minister. Anton
saying. Prime Minister Vladislav Siluanov became the finance
During a meeting with Surkov as the government minister, Sergei Donskoi as
Putin on the new government’s chief of staff. natural resources minister,
structure, Prime Minister Acting industry and trade Vladimir Medinsky as the
Dmitry Medvedev told him minister Denis Manturov new culture minister, Vladimir
that about three-quarters of retains his position in the new Puchkov as new chief of the
the government’s lineup was government. Sports Minister emergency situation ministry. Chief of staff of the central security forces, Yehya Mohamed Saleh speaks to media in a hospital in
new names. Vitaly Mutko, Justice Minister Nikolai Fyodorov Sanaa, Yemen. –Photo Xinhua
The president-turned Alexander Konovalov, Defence was appointed as the new
prime minister submitted the Minister Anatoly Serdyukov agriculture minister, while
lineup before he attended a
Group of Eight (G8) summit
at David Camp in the United
remained unchanged.
The president named
Dmitry Livanov, head of the
Maxim Sokolov became
transportation minister.
Oleg Govorun, Putin’s
UN chief strongly condemns
States.
The new cabinet includes
one prime minister, seven
Moscow Institute of Steel
and Alloys, to replace Andrei
Fursenko as new education
former envoy to the Central
Federal District, was appointed
as regional development
bombing attack in Yemeni
deputy prime ministers and 21 and science minister. minister. UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) soldiers were practicing for forms and manifestations,
-- UN Secretary-General the parade meant to mark the and expects them play a
New Zealand troops to leave Afghanistan early Ban Ki- moon expressed his 22nd anniversary of Yemen’s full and constructive role
condemnation of a terrorist reunification. in implementing Yemen’s
WELLINGTON (Xinhua) -- Provincial Reconstruction Force (ISAF) leadership, senior attack in Yemen in a statement Ban called the attack political TransitionAgreement,
New Zealand troops will be Team (PRT) in Bamyan would Afghan ministers and other released by his spokesperson “criminal,” adding that it in accordance with Security
withdrawn from Afghanistan be withdrawn later in 2013. partners and they had all have on Monday. cannot be justified by any Council resolution 2014
next year - a year earlier McCully said in a statement agreed to the PRT winding up “The secretary-general cause. (2011),” said the statement.
than previous scheduled, the from his office that the earlier its role in late 2013. “The New strongly condemns the “Its perpetrators must be The Yemen-based al-
New Zealand government conclusion of transition and Zealand-led PRT has done terrorist attack that took held accountable,” he said. Qaida claimed responsibility
announced on Tuesday. withdrawal “reflects the an excellent job in Bamyan, place in Sanaa during a Ban also expressed his deep for the suicide bombing
Foreign Affairs Minister outstanding work that New reflected in the province being rehearsal for a military sympathy and condolences attack. Source close to
Murray McCully announced Zealand PRT personnel have selected amongst the first tranche parade, reportedly killing to the victims of the Yemen the group said that “the
the government expected the done to prepare the province for for transition. It is now likely that at least 96 soldiers and attacks as well as to Yemen’s attack came in response
transition to Afghan forces transition to local control.” the Afghan government and wounding more than 300,” government. to the US-backed all-out
in Bamyan province to be McCully said he had ISAF will formally declare that said the statement. “The secretary-general offensive against al- Qaida
formally concluded later this discussed the new timetable with transition to be completed later Several suicide bombers calls on all in Yemen to reject in the southern province of
year and the New Zealand International Security Assistance in 2012,” he said. blew themselves up while the use of violence in all its Abyan.”
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 12/34)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 12/33)
OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Financial Analyst, FSN-7 OPEN TO: All interested candidates
OPENING DATE: May 14, 2012 POSITION: Surveillance Detection Coordinator, FSN-6
CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2012 OPENING DATE: May 14, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2012
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant. WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW,
AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL
APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Financial Analyst in the Financial Management Office,
REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Management Section.
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Surveillance Detection Coordinator in
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION the Regional Security Office (RSO).

The incumbent serves as the Financial Analyst for Embassy Vientiane. He/she estimates and maintains obligations/allotment BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
accounting for all serviced agencies, including DAO and CDC, using financial operations systems: Momentum, COAST, WebPASS
and E2. He/she reconciles expenditures for non-serviced agencies, such as APHIS and USPACOM. The incumbent determines The incumbent manages the Surveillance Detection (SD) Team. He/she is responsible, in coordination with the
availability of funds, makes obligations, and assures that all budget and program requirements are met. He/she examines accounts RSO, for all administrative and operational aspects of the SD Team. Plans and executes SD operations, Trains SD
receivable invoices for utilities and air tickets to ensure correctness for payment. He/she assists travelers in preparation of travel team with help from outside experts. He/she supervises day-to-day SD operations.
vouchers using E2. Examines petty cash vouchers from non-State agencies for correctness and serves as primary backup to the
Voucher Examiner and as secondary backup to the Class B Cashier. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED information supporting each item.
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item. 1. Education: Completion of Secondary school required.
2. Prior Work Experience: One year experience in records management, budget monitoring, and data entry.
1. Education: At least two years of university level courses in finance/accounting related courses required. 3. Language Proficiency: Fluently spoken and written English and Lao (level IV).
2. Prior Work Experience: At least two years of experience required in finance/accounting field. 4. Knowledge: The coordinator must have a working knowledge of local police organizations and their
3. Language Proficiency: Good working knowledge of English in both spoken and written (level III) to understand financial
regulations and provides explanations to American staff. Fluently spoken and written Lao (level IV) to deal with local
operations. The coordinator must have a basic understanding of Embassy personnel policy.
contacts.
5. Skills and abilities: Must be computer literate.
4. Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements and restrictions concerning the
management of U.S. government funds. Must be familiar with State Department’s automated Financial Management Systems.
5. Skills and Abilities: Good typing skills. Must be able to use computer software including accounting packages and Microsoft HOW TO APPLY
Office Suite. Must be able to prepare Excel spreadsheets to track accounting data.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
HOW TO APPLY 1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/
job_opportunities.html
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered: 2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html application.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. 3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office
Human Resources Office American Embassy
American Embassy Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)

POINT OF CONTACT POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 856-21-267176 Telephone: 856-21-267176
Fax: 856-21-267140 Fax: 856-21-267140
E-mail: VientianeHR@state.gov E-mail: VientianeHR@state.gov

Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application forms may be picked Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application
up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance. forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 29, 2012 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 29, 2012
An Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer
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1. 30/5/2012 Interested parties are invited to attend a seminar titled “Promoting export of wood”
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RECRUITMENT NOTICE
European Union Institute for Trade and Investment of Korea is looking for a
Financial Management Specialistwith the following details:
Vacancy for Lao National: Projects Manager (based in Oudomxay)
POWER International has been working in Lao PDR since 1995 to support people with 1. Job Description:
disabilities and promote their rights, in close partnership with national and provincial
Disabled People’s Associations .
- Working with a Project Management Team of Lao government in
Power International is recruiting a Lao National to manage projects aimed at improving its ADB loan project;
1) access to education for children with disabilities, and - Planning and O&M;
2) employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, in Oudomxay province.
The position is based at the POWER office in Oudomxay with frequent field work to the - Accounting Oversight, Internal control, funds flow management
districts. and financial reporting;
Responsibilities: - Audit planning and management;
• Manage all aspects of project cycle, - Capacity building for financial and accounting staff
• Plan, monitor and report on project activities,
• Implement all activities in target areas (7 districts of Oudomxay province), 2. Requirements:
• Manage staff and budgets, - Only Lao Nationals are eligible to apply
• Work with government partners and negotiate at provincial, district and village levels,
• Work closely with the Oudomxay Disabled Peoples Association,
- Majoringfinance and accounting;
• Report regularly to Vientiane Office Programme Manager. - 5 years experiences or morein implementing projects funded by
international financial institutions preferable;
Qualifications / Experience:
• Higher education in relevant field. - Good in English-speaking & writing skills;
• At least 3 years experience in development work, preferably in the education and/or - Good at Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc..);
disability sectors,
• Good experience in preparing project plans and budgets and managing implementation, 3. Deadline for Application: May 25, 2012
• Significant experience in staff management and supervision, community development 4. Application dossiers (written in English): Application
and participatory approaches with children and communities,
• Understanding of human and disability rights issues, Letter(including picture, desired salary, CV
• Good knowledge of English (speaking, writing), 5. Where to apply: Application should be submitted
• Computer knowledgeable in Windows MS Office including Word, Excel and email.
by Email to institutekorea@gmail.com
Please send detailed CV along with a letter of interest (don’t send copies of diplomas) - C.P : Alivanh
by Friday 25 May to: Recruitment, Power International Laos,
- Tel : 021-455-080
Ban Thongkhang, Lao-thai Road, Soi 5, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Email: thongsy51@hotmail.com The recruited person is expected to start work from November 2012.
Only shortlists candidates will be contacted for interview between
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. May 28-30.
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SNV in Lao PDR is looking for a: SNV in Lao PDR is looking for a:

Lao Consultancy Company Lao Furniture Company

Public Private Partnership and Inclusive Business/Entrepreneurship Development
Service in Bamboo program
SNV – the Netherlands Development Organisation – is an advisory organisation that promotes
market based solutions for the poor in 33 countries around the world. Our advisors, and the local
capacity builders we work with, deliver support to over 2,000 clients.
SNV works in the agricultural, forestry, renewable energy and water and sanitation sectors.
SNV is involved in the development of the bamboo sector in 2 key geographic areas in Houaphanh and Vientiane
provinces where value chain analysis has shown good potential for income improvement. SNV engages in the bamboo
sector through the private sector (traders, factories) to ensure market linkages are developed for bamboo producer
groups/enterprises.
The main objective of the consultancy is to develop the capacities of Vientiane and Houaphanh based private sector
bamboo factorie, to engage more effectively with the public sector and farmers supplying bamboo. The aim is to ensure
Lao factories are better able to operate their business, thereby benefiting themselves as well as the local communities
supplying bamboo.
The program is looking for an experienced consultancy company to assist in developing Private Public Partnership &
Inclusive Business Services in Vientiane and Houaphanh provinces.
Responsibilities
The Consultant shall perform the following services:
1. Provide an Inclusive Business approach in Bamboo Value Chain Development (chopstick, skewer, incense sticks)
2. Business Management Skills development of Lao factory managers
3. Facilitate Lao factory managers to organise themselves in developing/improving their engagement skills with
the public sector
4. Facilitate the emergence of a “Productivity Improvement Team” to support Lao factories in efficient productivity
5. Facilitate private sector-public sector workshops aiming to develop an Enabling Business Environment
Candidate profile
• Demonstrated capacity and experience in similar assignments, in particular in the context of the NTFP sector
and rural business operations.
• University Graduate with at least five years’ experience in the field of Business and Management Consulting.
• Excellent oral communication, presentation skills and analytical skills.
• Results oriented and a pro-active attitude and approaches.
• Proven ability to facilitate PPP processes.
• Ability to work both in an advisory team and independently.
• Computer Skills required: Word Processing, Excel and Power Point.
• Language: Fluency in Lao and English
Location : Regular travel to Houaphanh and Vientiane provinces
Contract duration: The assignment is to be completed within 130 person days between
June and October 2012
How to apply?
Interested candidates should submit a proposal and work-plan with indications of consultancy fees, budget and including
CVs of team members and send to bvongphasouk@snvworld.org with the reference to “Public Private Partnership and
Inclusive Business/Entrepreneurship Development Service in Bamboo program” before 23 May 2012. A full Terms of
Reference is available on request.
More information about SNV
SNV is a non-profit international development organisation established in the Netherlands in 1965. For over 40 years,
SNV has been at the forefront of development, helping to build local capacity and empower local families and communities
to break the cycle of poverty. We are present on the ground in 36 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America
and the Balkans and operate in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Our 900 advisors in
the field come from a variety of cultural and technical backgrounds, and over 60 per cent are nationals of the countries
where we work.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
Training of Trainers of Bamboo Furniture Designs in Vientiane
and Houaphanh Province
SNV – the Netherlands Development Organisation – is an advisory organisation that promotes
market based solutions for the poor in 33 countries around the world. Our advisors, and the local
capacity builders we work with, deliver support to over 2,000 clients.
SNV works in the agricultural, forestry, renewable energy and water and sanitation sectors.
SNV is involved in the development of the bamboo sector in key geographic areas in Houaphanh and Vientiane. Value
chain analysis in these areas has shown good potential income improvement through bamboo. One of the prohibitive
factors for remote districts with abundant bamboo resources is limited market opportunities for its handicraft/furniture
products due largely to limited interaction potential with traders.
The program is looking for an experienced furniture company to assist in the training of local furniture producers in
Vientiane and Houaphanh provinces with regards to bamboo furniture production.
Responsibilities
The Consultant shall perform the following services:
• Increase skills to improve quality of products including use of simple but improved tools
• Develop craftsmanship and demonstrate new product designs for high-end markets
• Increase the capacity to develop innovative products and to upgrade designs based on market demand
• Facilitate a process of developing a network of village service providers
• Increase basic business skills in order to be able to understand return on investment, make product-market choices
and perform price setting accordingly.
• Train 12 villages with specific attention to 4 local promoters/trainers/community facilitators per village who provide
services to producer groups in an additional 11 villages and develop 20 furniture products with market demand.
Candidate profile
• Proven experience in designing and developing marketable furniture products.
• Demonstrated training capacity and experience in similar assignments, showing excellent oral communication and
presentation skills.
• Results oriented and a pro-active attitude in facilitating learning for rural communities.
• Ability to work both in a team of project advisors and independently.
• Language: Fluency in Lao
Location : Duty station will be in Houaphanh and Vientiane provinces
Contract duration: The assignment is to be completed within 6 months covering 120 person days between June
and November 2012
How to apply?
Interested candidates should submit a proposal and work-plan with indications of consultancy fees, budget and CVs
of trainers and send by email to bvongphasouk@snvworld.org with reference to the name of “Training of Trainers of
Bamboo Furniture Designs in Vientiane and Houaphanh Province” before 23 May 2012. A full Terms of Reference is
available on request.
More information about SNV
SNV is a non-profit international development organisation established in the Netherlands in 1965. For over 40 years,
SNV has been at the forefront of development, helping to build local capacity and empower local families and communities
to break the cycle of poverty. We are present on the ground in 36 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America
and the Balkans and operate in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Our 900 advisors in
the field come from a variety of cultural and technical backgrounds, and over 60 per cent are nationals of the countries
where we work.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

Education Sector Working Group (ESWG)

Secretariat - Policy and Operations
Coordinator
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages
the Australian Government’s development assistance program in the Lao
PDR. AusAID Vientiane is looking for a Policy and Operations Coordinator
to provide technical and logistical support to the ESWG chair (the Ministry of
Education and Sports - MoES) and Co-chairs (AusAID and UNICEF). The
ESWG is the coordination mechanism that oversees implementation and
monitoring of progress of the Education Sector Development Plan. The
position will be based at the Department of Planning Cooperation within the
Ministry of Education and Sports and reports directly to the MoES.

Are you interested?

Do you have:
• A Post-graduate degree in education, social science or other relevant
discipline?
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the education sector in Laos?
• Knowledge of Lao Government systems?
• Knowledge of Aid Effectiveness approaches?
• Well developed analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills?
• Excellent coordination, negotiation and presentation skills?
• Communication skills in both Lao and English languages?

These are some of the criteria that the selection panel will be using to select
the appropriate candidate. If you have this sort of background, you could
apply. Application instructions are available on the Australian Embassy’s
website www.laos.embassy.gov.au.

Deliver your application to the AusAID Office in the Australian Embassy at

Km 4 Thadeua Road or email it to vientiane.recruitment@ausaid.gov.au

Closing date for applications: 2nd June 2012

Information on AusAID programs is available at:

http://www.ausaid.gov.au
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 Plan (NSEDP) 2011-15.” The objective of the programme is to support the government for the successful implementation of the 7th NSEDP
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the Lao Government, namely; 1) consultative planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting; 2) effective monitoring and evaluation
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UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) programme in Lao PDR.
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• 
• 
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2) SCOPE OF WORK
• Support the review of central government’s instructions for annual planning and the corresponding provincial-and district-level
socio-economic development plans for 2012-2013 for the pilot districts Houaphan and Saravan, and the review of previous year’s
(2011-2012) plans and progress of implementation. Carry out translation of plans into English as required.
• Support the organization of consultations with local governments and with communities including poor women, men and vulnerable
groups to assess key concerns, and environmental and social issues related to the district’s development plans.
• Identify practical environmental and social baseline indicators for monitoring local level green growth planning based on literature
review of best practices such as those used by the World Bank Indonesia. These indicators will be reviewed and defined in close
collaboration with district, provincial and central government, under the guidance of the International Consultant on local level
annual planning and the PEI Senior Technical Advisor.
• Support awareness raising and capacity building for district- and provincial-level officers on understanding the environmental and
social sustainability of development projects, natural resource management and conservation.
• Based on local consultations and in coordination with the International Consultant on local level annual planning, identify
opportunities for local-level projects that support green growth or sustainable development and collect necessary data required for
development of proposals for implementation of the projects.
• Based on the model proposal template developed by the International Consultant on local level annual planning, develop draft

 proposals for at least 2 pilot projects (1 in each province) that includes project description, identification of stakeholders and
 beneficiaries, expected outcomes and impacts, tentative budget requirements and criteria for monitoring & evaluation, with
 technical assistance from the PEI Senior Technical Advisor and UNDP Poverty Reduction Unit.
              • Present recommended elements, activities, indicators and targets for inclusion into provincial-level annual plans of 2013-2014 to
 DOP and UNDP.
• Perform other relevant activities as assigned.
              Expected outcomes / results
                • Provide translations of district and provincial plans and other project output documents as required.
 • Organize and conduct at least 2consultations/ awareness raising workshops with local government in each pilot district.
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• Produce a set of draft environmental and social indicators for monitoring provincial level green growth planning.
                • Produce draft project proposals for at least 2pilot green growth projects for each pilot district in English and Lao language.
            • Progress report after 3 months and final report on review of provincial-level annual socio-economic development plan and progress
 of implementation at the end of the assignment.
 3) DEGREE OF EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• 
 • Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management or similar. Post graduate
•  degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in development projects with focus on sustainable development and natural
 resource management.
•  • Experience in working with district level authorities and experience with participatory planning with local communities
•  • Experience in conducting training of Government officials and demonstrate understanding of government system and procedures
• Strong communication and strong interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary working environment with ability to establish and
maintain effective work relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
 • Excellent coordination skills, with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities;
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Lao is essential;
 • Full computer literacy.
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How to Apply:
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
Send your applications by 1 June 2012 to:

Vientiane Office:  Ms. Vena Ngonvorarath
Savannakhet Office: NSEDP Project Office
  Department of Planning
Ministry of Planning and Investment
  Tel: 021 222925 / Fax: 021 212605
Email: venang@gmail.com
   Applications can be sent by hardcopy or by email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

United Nations Development Programme

Lao PDR

UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries
to knowledge, experience and resources to help build a better life.

PROCURemenT nOTICe
International Consultant for reviewing central government’s instructions for annual planning and the corresponding
provincial-and district-level socio-economic development plans

Location: UNDP, Vientiane, LAO PDR

Application deadline: 27th May 2012
Type of Contract: IC (International)
Languages Required : English
starting date : 10 June 2012 (Tentative)
duration : 60 working days over 6 months

Background:

UNDP currently works with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) Department of Planning (DoP) to mainstream poverty-
environment issues in the implementation, monitoring and assessment of the 7th NSEDPand the provincial- and local-level plans under
the five-year programme (2011-2015), “Realizing the MDGs in Lao PDR - Consolidated Programme of Support to MPI for the
Achievement of the Valuable Goals of the 7th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) 2011-15.” The UNDP-UNEP
Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) programme in Lao PDR, with its goal to to ensure the country’s rapid economic growth that
generates inclusive and sustainable development, have recently agreed to pilot local (district) level annual planning for green growth
and sustainable development in Saravan and Houaphanhprovinces.

In this regard, UNDP is seeking to hire a short-term international consultant to conduct an assessment of the current local level annual
plans, and assist the Government of Lao PDR to initiate the formulation, implementation and institutionalization of district-level green
growth and sustainable development as well as by engaging investors, development partners and local communities in the two pilot
provinces of Saravan and Houaphanh.

Duties, responsibilities, competency, evaluation and award criteria, general terms and condition for individual contractors:
Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR), qualification requirements, evaluation and award criteria, General Terms and Conditions for this
consultancy can be downloaded from UNDP CO web-site at: http://www.undplao.org/vacancies/index.php

Academic qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Environment, Natural Resource Management or
related fields.

Years of experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience on issues related to inclusive and equitable growth,
particularly on national and local level economic and socioeconomic development, annual plan formulation, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation in developing countries.

Requirements for submission of proposals:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at
http://www.undplao.org/vacancies/index.php or http://jobs.undp.org Interested individual consultants must submit the following
documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1) Cover letter explaining why they would be the most suitable candidate for the work, and including a brief methodology on
how they will approach and conduct the evaluation;

2) CV including past experience in similar projects or assignments;

3) Detailed financial proposal: Lump sum offer with clear cost breakdown (international travel, consultancy fee and per diem).

Note: Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to the following e-mail: diyer.rasulov@undp.org UNDP Lao PDR will
respond in writing by standard electronic mail. The copies of the response will be also placed on our web-site at:
http://www.undplao.org/vacancies/index.php and linked to the current Procurement Notice. All interested candidates are encouraged to
visit the above web-site for updates.
Please visit our web-site at http://www.undplao.org to see other Procurement Notices/Vacancies and detailed information about
UndP Lao PdR
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest
confidence.
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Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF)

Request for Expression of Interest
Country: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Project: The Poverty Reduction Fund
Description: Accountant Assistant
Grant No.: H685-LA
Project No.: P 123480
Opening / Closing date for application: 22 - 31 May 2012; Office based: Vientiane Capital

The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank and the Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation, has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including
support to livelihood activities at the Kum ban and Village levels. The project is now seeking for an Accountant
Assistant:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with inspection and oversight of financial requests and reports to ensure that payments and expenditures
are complied with budgets, regulations and directives of the PRF;
• Check and reconcile accounts and records, and entry data into Excel and/or ACCPAC, as required;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
• Prepare statement of expenditure (SOE) reports and fund replenishment request in timely manner;
• Entry accurately all financial data into both Excel and ACCPAC programs, so that all relevant financial reports
can be well prepared and distributed;
• Follow up budget and expenditures of the operating cost for the provincial and district offices.
• Assist in preparation of all reports for the concerned sectors (GOL) as required.
• Assist in all financial and administrative audits, as required;
• Visit province, district and kum ban levels to conduct financial procedure/document checking in regular basis.
• Follow up Administration Procedures and provide recommendation while visiting the provincial and district
offices.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Higher diploma or degree in finance/accounting or other related fields;
• At least 3 years experience in project accounting and financial reporting;
• Familiarity with government and foreign aid project operations;
• Experience with World Bank or other loan/donor-financed projects is highly desirable;
• Comprehensive computer skills using Excel and other software;
• Experience with a computerized accounting package and software, especially ACCPAC is highly desirable;
• Good English skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Willingness to work occasionally in rural areas;
• Women are encouraged to apply.

The detailed job descriptions for both positions can be obtained at PRF website http://www.prflaos.org
or at PRF office.

All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the
requirements of the position, (2) a detailed CV with one (3x4) photo and (3) supporting documents (certificate
of the most recent employment, certificates of qualification/graduation, transcript of graduation, a list of at least
two referees, etc) to the HR Officer, Poverty Reduction Fund, Prime Minister’s Office 501 building, Sisavathtai
Village, Chanthabouly District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org.
Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline for applications: 31rd May 2012

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Job Vacancy Announcement

Silver Heritage Limited (SHL) is rapidly becoming recognized as a market leader in the provision and management of
entertainment assets across Asia. With experience and expertise of SHL’s seasoned casino and technical professionals,
our operation in over 30 licensed in 5 countries; Macau, Vietnam, The Philippines, Cambodia and Laos as well as on
board multiple cruise ships in the region. Prior to our recent expansion in Laos, we are looking for the following full time
and permanent employees in the positions of:

1. Administrative Officer ( 1 Position) based in Vientiane

Responsibilities:
• Arranging travel and accommodation bookings.
• Facilitating visa and work permit requirements for Expatriate staff.
• Procurement and distribution to each venues.
• General office assistants.

Qualification:
• University degree Business Administration
• Good at writing, reading , speaking in English
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel and able to use email and internet applications.
• Minimum 2 years experience in administration
• Good at communication skills

2. Human resource Officer ( 1 Position) based in Vientiane

Responsibilities:
• Recruitment if new personnel
• HR reporting
• Maintaining a formal register and record of HR
• Arrangement travel and accommodation bookings
• Facilities visa and work permit requirements for expatriate staffs.
• Responsible for Social Security system
Qualifications:
• University Degree, preferably in Business Administrative/ Management.
• Minimum of two years management experience.
• Ambitious and patient.
• Experience in staffing, leading, planning and organizing.
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel and able to use email and internet applications.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
•
3. Receptionist ( 1 Position) based in Thanaleng
Responsibilities:
• Providing information of Club 19 & TMC to customers
• Receive phone call from the customers
• Arrange shuttle bus for customers
• Car booking record

Qualifications:
• Higher diploma in related fields.
• Minimum of one year experience, preferably in call centre or operator
• Good command in written and spoken English
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel and able to use email and internet applications.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit by e-mail with CVs along with a cover letter, a photo and supporting documents
to the following address: Douangta@silverheritagegroup.com;
hr-vte@silverheritagegroup.com or submit in our office in Alounmai Tower, the 4 floor-Room 405, 23 Singha Road,
Vientiane, Lao PDR. Closing date will be 31 May 2012.
Notice: Fresh graduate are encouraged to apply.
For more information please contact phone via + 856 21 455060; 454461
All Applications will be handled in confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Vientiane Times Wednesday May 23, 2012 15

ADB: Grant No. 0166-LAO: STRENGTHENING HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECT

Expressions of Interest for Data Collection and Processing Outcomes

Date : May 23rd2012

Grant No. : 0166-LAO
No. SHEP/TS/01 Data Collection and Processing for
Contract No. and Title:
Tracer Study and Employer Survey
st
Deadline for EOI Submission : 31 May 2012

1. The Lao PDR has received a Grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost
of the Strengthening Higher Education Project (SHEP), and it intends to apply part of the
proceeds of this Grant to payments under the contract for Data Collection and Processing for
Tracer Study and Employer Survey.

2. The Strengthening Higher Education Project of the Ministry of Education and Sports now
invites Expressions of Interest from eligible Bidders for supply of:
• LOT 1: Data collection and handling for a tracer study primarily to assess the graduates’
employability 1- 5 years after they graduated (Higher Diploma, Bachelor and Master
Degree) from Champasak University, National University or Souphanouvong University.
Tasks to be performed Location Target group Scope of work
Collect and process the data collected from on-line Vientiane Higher Diploma, Process a
questionnaires(already prepared) and which will be filled on line by Capital, Bachelors, Master minimum of 3000
the graduates Luang degree Graduates from questionnaires
Train enumerators in processing the data Prabang and NUOL, CU and SU who filled on-line or
Champasak graduated from 2005 to through interview
Prepare the data tabulation in accordance with the CS team provinces 2010
requestsin order to facilitate analysis of the results by the CS team

• LOT 2: An employers’ survey in the 3 provinces of Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang

and Champasak to assess the employers’ needs and expectations about graduates from
the Universities
Tasks to be performed Location Target group Scope of work
Contact companies /administrations whichemploygraduates to Vientiane Employers:Companies 100 private
collect information about graduates through a questionnaire (already Capital, and public bodies companies and 50
prepared). Luang (ministries, public
Collect, process the data and prepare the data tabulation in Prabang and administrations) where administrations
accordance withthe CS team requests in order to facilitate analysis Champasak graduates are employed
of the results by the CS team provinces

Qualified parties (firms, individuals or organizations) are invited to express their interest
in assisting the CSteam in the gathering and the processing of the data by writing to
Team Leader, Strengthening Higher Education Project, Dept. of Higher Education,
Ministry of Education & Sports, P.O. Box 2008, Vientiane Capital.

Interested parties may obtain detailed specific Terms of Reference for the proposed
subcontract by emailing contact details to
nigel.billany@shepla.org (copy to dhemoelao@shepla.org).
16 Wednesday May 23, 2012 Vientiane Times

Vacancy Notice

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

Technical Project Assistant for Emerging, Surveillance and Response

(Special Service Agreement)
To provide technical assistance to the team of Emerging Disease Surveillance and Response (ESR) of WR's Office, Laos.

Duties:
1) Assists in developing budget plan for with Ministry of Health (MoH) activities funded by WHO by computing per diem
payment, transportations, and other financial transaction.
2) Maintain, monitor and record payment for Direct Finance Cooperation (DFC) requests and statement of expenditures,
prepares regular budgetary statements and implementation reports of project activities.
3) Provide administrative support to prepare background materials, working papers and tables for meetings and training.
4) Provides translation services at meetings, workshops, seminars and field visits. Translates documents, reports and IEC
materials between English and Lao.
5) Maintain, update, and monitor information on project activities on the computerised database system and generate draft
report ad required in English.
6) Assists the Emerging Diseases, Surveillance and Response (ESR) technical staff in activities related to the national work
plan for emerging infectious diseases and public health emergency, such as participation to and preparation of meeting,
workshop, filed visit and training with guidance of technical staff.
7) Any other task as requested by WHO ESR team leader.

Project duration: 1 year contract

Education:
Essential: Secondary school
Desirable: University degree in health science or related sciences or equivalent professional training.

Knowledge & skills:

• Skills in planning and budgeting activities, and writing meeting minutes and translation
• Skills in meeting and training preparation, and in the development of locally adapted tools and instruments.
• Knowledge and experience in epidemiology, outbreak investigation and response, and communicable disease control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with health professionals at various levels and to do work
with national counterparts.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain
a high standard of personal conduct.
Experience:
Essential: One year of working experience at the national level in the development and implementation of public health interventions.
Experience in planning, translation, data entry and analysis.
Desirable: Experience in organizing training, working with reports and proposals.

Language: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and the local language.

Other Skills (e.g. IT): Proficiency in standard MS Office applications and other data base.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit applications in the English language, with curriculum vitae and photograph,
by 31 May to:

The World Health Organization, 125 Saphanthong Road,

Unit 5 Ban Saphanthong Tai, Sisathanak District.
P.O. Box 343
Vientiane, Lao P.D.R.
Fax: (856) 21 353905
Tel: (856) 21 353902-904
E-mail: who.lao@wpro.who.int
Vientiane Times Wednesday May 23, 2012 17

 
 
Job Description: Finance and Logistic Assistant   Job Description: Logistics Officer    
     
The French Red Cross delegation in Lao PDR is seeking 1 competent Lao national to fulfil the position of “Finance  The French Red Cross delegation in Lao PDR is seeking 1 competent Lao national to fulfil the position of “Logistics 
and Logistic Assistant” based in Xienghone district, Sayabouri Province.  Officer” based in Hongsa district, Sayabouri Province. 
   
Position:     Finance and Logistic Assistant   Position:     Logistics Officer  
Place of assignment:  Xienghone  Place of assignment:  Hongsa 
Language required:   Lao with good knowledge in English or French  Language required:   Lao with good knowledge in English or French 
Qualification:                  University degree related fields  Qualification:                  University degree related fields 
Starting date:     As soon as possible  Starting date:     As soon as possible 
Duration:      One year with possible extension  Duration:      One year with possible extension 
How to apply:     Send a CV plus motivation letter mentioning to French Red Cross   How to apply:     Send a CV plus motivation letter mentioning to French Red Cross  
Application deadline:   As soon as appropriate candidate identified  Application deadline:   As soon as appropriate candidate identified 
   
The  French  Red  Cross  (FRC),  in  partnership  with  the  Lao  Red  Cross  (LRC),  will  be  implementing  two  Food  Security  The  French  Red  Cross  (FRC),  in  partnership  with  the  Lao  Red  Cross  (LRC),  will  be  implementing  two  Food  Security 
projects in Hongsa and Xienghone districts of Sayabouri Province. Duration of the project:  Until mid 2014   projects in Hongsa and Xienghone districts of Sayabouri Province. 
 
Duration of the project:  Until mid 2014  
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
Under the supervision of the Food Security Project Manager, and in coordination with the Finance and Logistics team 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
in Hongsa and in Vientiane, the Logistics officer will have the following responsibilities: 
Under the supervision of the Food Security Project Manager, and in coordination with the Head of Logistics based in 
LOGISTICS: 
Vientiane, the Logistic officer will have the following responsibilities: 
• Identify suppliers for all equipment and supplies to be purchased locally 
• Identify suppliers for all equipment and supplies to be purchased locally 
• Coordinate deliveries and control delivered supplies and material 
• Organize procurement following FRC and donor guidelines in liaison with French Red Cross (FRC) Vientiane 
• Assist the Project Manager during distributions 
logistic office 
• Supervise storekeeper to ensure proper warehousing conditions and accurate records 
• Coordinate deliveries and control delivered supplies and material 
• Maintain inventory of all FRC equipment 
• Supervise the maintenance of office premises and equipments 
• Arrange goods transport together with suppliers and the Lao Red Cross Sayabouri branch and assist the Project 
FINANCE:  Manager during distributions 
• Cash management: make treasury forecasts and ensure payment of all invoices and advances;  • Follow up vehicle rentals and transport contracts 
• Ensure bookkeeping of all transactions as well as budget lines allocations of the expenses;  • Supervise storekeeper to ensure proper warehousing conditions and accurate records 
• Ensure administrative follow‐up of the base personnel FRC ;  • Maintain inventory of all FRC equipment 
• Liaise with the district administration;  • Supervise the maintenance of office premises and equipments 
• Translate documents when required.  • Coordinate with all relevant partners at the local level, including Sayabouri Lao Red Cross officers and the DAFO 
 
 
REQUIREMENTS 
REQUIREMENTS 
• At least 3 years experience in project logistics, preferably with international organizations, 
• At least 3 years experience in project logistics and/or finance, preferably with international organizations, 
• University degree in relevant fields, 
• University degree in relevant fields, 
• Fluency in written and spoken Lao and French or English,  • Fluency in written and spoken Lao and French or English, 
• Good organizational skills,  • Good organizational skills, 
• Proven knowledge of computer office applications,  • Proven knowledge of computer office applications, 
• Ability to work as a team and produce good work in a short time or under stress,  • Ability to work as a team and produce good work in a short time or under stress, 
• Capacity to live in a remote area,  • Capacity to live in a remote area, 
• Car and motorcycle driving licence.    • Car and motorcycle driving licence.   
• Experience in working with Government agencies.  • Experience in working with Government agencies. 
   
CONDITIONS  CONDITIONS 
Salary: between 5 200 000 and 5 400 000 KIP following experience and competencies  Salary: between 5 200 000 and 5 400 000 KIP following experience and competencies 
Specific Bonus: insurance, allowance for accommodation, 13th month bonus.  Specific Bonus: insurance, allowance for accommodation, 13th month bonus 
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter until the 12th of June 2012 to acc1‐lao.frc@croix‐rouge.fr   
under the reference “Xienghone admin‐log”.  Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter until the 12th of June 2012 to acc1‐lao.frc@croix‐rouge.fr 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted within 10 days after the closing date.  under the reference “Hongsa Logistics Officer”. 
FRC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and ethnic minority candidates are thus strongly encouraged to  Only short listed candidates will be contacted within 10 days after the closing date. 
apply.  FRC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and ethnic minority candidates are thus strongly encouraged to apply 
 

 
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NORWEGIAN PEOPLE'S AID
Notice of Recruitment – Lao National Staff
The Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is a Norwegian humanitarian organization supporting
capacity building and development in many countries and has been engaged in the UXO
clearance in Laos since 1997. The strategic goal for the programme is to reduce the
humanitarian and socio-economic threat posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO). NPA Lao
PDR is regulated by the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for the UXO Sector. The
programme currently has 200 staff and receives funding from the Norwegian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (NMFA), Norwegian Telethon (NRK-1) and the United States Department of
State. NPA Laos wishes to recruit of a qualified and well-motivated person for the following
positions:
1. IT Officer (1 Position):
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with NPA global policies and guidelines on information technology
in cooperation with Regional Information Management Advisor (RIMA)
• Make sure that the structure and consistency of the common KnowledgeBase within
NPA offices is maintained up to set standards and accessible to all
• Provide maintenance and repair of informatics hardware, software and networking
services
• Provide upgrading system when required, data backups, antivirus installation and
update, and internet security to all users
• Provide remote and on-site IT troubleshooting support to all users at country office
and at the provincial offices when required
• Develop IT training materials, system documentation, templates and other relevant
documents related to IT in dialog with RIMA
• Conduct basic and first hand IT users trainings at NPA offices when required e.g.
sharing and access resources, basic Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS
Visio, etc.
• Make sure that all computers in NPA offices are connected in the network and that all
staff have access to shared resources such as printers, scanners, internet, etc.
• Assess needs and requirement of IT equipment (hardware and software) at all NPA
offices and make recommendation for upgrade to RIMA
• Maintain and update NPA Laos PDR workspace on SharePoint with current information
and upload continuously all the key and finalized documents in SharePoint site
• Manage the overall delivery of the IT services in an effective and efficient manner and
working closely with the RIMA in SEA
• Any other relevant tasks assigned to by RIMA
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor degree in IT, computer science or studies in information management
• Sound IT knowledge and skills
• Experienced in computer handling and data acquisition
• Experience on computer maintenance and computer security software
• A realistic and objective approach to new technologies and methodologies
• Cooperating ability with all colleagues
• At least 3 years of progressive working experience in any reputable organization or
enterprise in the field of IT and telecommunication.
• Experience in using MS Office applications
• Understanding of relational database management system (RDBMS)
• Understanding and knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
• Knowledge in technical IT would be an asset
• Capable of working independently and in groups
• Willing to undertake domestic and international travels when required
• Previous working experience in mine action would be an asset
2. Interpreter (1 Position):
Duties and Responsibilities
• Verbal translation Lao-English during field training and operations
• Written translation Lao-English at field camps and at base location
• Assist at Vientiane Head Office as requested
Qualifications Required
• Be between 25 and 40 year of age
• High level of written and spoken English
• Ability to render interpretation promptly without hesitation
• Ability to render precise, accurate interpretation without omissions or additions
• Good knowledge of PC operations and software (office)
• Previous working experience in mine action would be an asset
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter to NPA office: 368 Ban
Saphanthong, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, and Tel: +856 20 264 812; or via e-mail
address: npa.laos@npaid.org.
The deadline for applications is May 31, 2012 (at 17:00). Women and disabled people are
encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Vientiane Times
Associate Safeguards Officer
(Resettlement)
The ADB-Lao Resident Mission (LRM) was established  Prepared to travel extensively and frequently within
to assist its Headquarters in the implementation of Lao, including in remote locations
projects and programs, in project processing, country  Able to take initiative, make decisions and work
programming, and economic and sector work. It independently.
also coordinates ADB’s activities with other resident  Familiar with relevant institutions in Lao.
diplomatic and donor missions, NGOs, academic  Strong client focus and high level of commitment to
institutions, local think tanks, private sector and other results.
members of the civil society.  Effective report writing and English communication
skills.
Description of Responsibilities  Strong planning and organizing skills to handle
To provide technical support to LRM and ADB many tasks with deadlines.
headquarters in ensuring the implementation and  Proficient with computers, especially word
monitoring of ADB’s Involuntary Resettlement (IR) processing, spreadsheets and email.
Policy in Lao including in project processing and  Able to update and advice ADB management and
monitoring, policy and institutional development, and international staff on policy and technical issues
knowledge management and administration.  Able to interact in a professional manner with ADB
staff and government officials
For more details about the position, visit  Able to work collaboratively with teams as a
www.adb.org/Employment/NSAS/default.asp constructive team member.
 Strong oral and written communications skills
Reporting Arrangement
• Supervisor: Designated International Staff and The Asian Development Bank’s vision
senior National Staff is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966
and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB’s
Selection Criteria multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries.
Specific criteria include The advertised position is a local staff position with a
 Suitability to undertake the responsibilities local remuneration package. It is open only to persons
mentioned above at the required level who are nationals and residents of Lao. The position
 Bachelor’s degree in sociology, or similar; is for a 3-year fixed term appointment. ADB offers a
preferably with advanced training. competitive salary and benefits package applicable to
 At least 6 years relevant professional experience. local staff. While the position advertised is for the Lao
 Demonstrated experience in liaison with Resident Mission, ADB staff may be required to serve
government officials, non-government agencies, in any location outside the Resident Mission at the
technical specialists, and staff from international discretion of Management.
development institutions. To apply, visit http://www.adb.org/Employment/
NSAS/default.asp
Deadline for applications is on 6 June 2012.
Vacancy Reference Number: ADB-HR-12-0397
Asian Developement Bank
www.adb.org/lrm fighting poverty in asia the pacific
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Founded in 1974, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an executing agency for technical and
financial assistance by the Japanese government.
JICA is looking for one qualified Lao national who will be responsible for the administration and management of
ODA (Official Development Assistance) programs and projects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
1. Liaising and/or negotiating with government and local authorities, Development partners such as international
organizations, NGOs, as well as the private sector in the Lao PDR, Japan and ASEAN countries.
2. Implementing and monitoring project activities in the sector concerned.
3. Interpreting and translating when necessary.
4. Budgeting for the implementation of relevant projects.
5. Organising appointments and other requested arrangements.
6. Drafting official letters and writing reports.
7. Preparing project documents.
8. Attending meetings, workshops, seminars and compiling reports.
9. Supporting other related duties as required in the office.
REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES)
1. University degree is required. (We basically accept any majors/technical fields obtained. Public Administration,
Agriculture and Forestry, Education, Health and Economics are preferable.)
2. Excellent speaking, reading & writing ability in English and Lao.
3. Minimum two years of prior experience in a profession of above mentioned fields.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
1. Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision as well as ability to work as a team.
2. Sufficient ability to read and summarize the relevant documents such as reports issues by government agencies
or other relevant organizations.
3. Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet Explorer and Outlook etc).
4. Strong commitment to learn and improve in any situation.
5. Knowledge on above mentioned relevant fields would be great advantage. (But not essential.)
CONTRACT DURATION
1. Initial period of three months with a possible extension on yearly bases, given satisfactory performances and
workload demands.
2. A probationary period lasting two months from the day of recruitment.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Application forms are now available at:
JICA Laos Office,
3rd Floor, Sihom Commerce Center, Building No.006,
Souphanouvong Road, Ban Sihom, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: 241100 Fax: 241101
Attention: Mr. Keo or Mr. Asa, Administrative Officer
Email: keobounphoT.LA@jica.go.jp or ThongkhamP.LA@jica.go.jp
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an exam and an interview
Due to the volume of applications, JICA will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only
contact short-listed candidates for examination and interview.
DEADLINE
4 June 2012
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Vientiane Times
Can ‘Blue Forests’ mitigate climate change?
Manipadma Jena
YEOSU, South Korea (IPS)
-- Fifty-five percent of global
atmospheric carbon captured
by living organisms happens in
the ocean.
Between 50-71 percent of
this is captured by the ocean’s
vegetated “blue carbon” habitats,
which cover less than 0.5
percent of the seabed, according
to a 2009 United Nations
Environment Programme
(UNEP) report entitled ‘Blue
Carbon – The role of healthy
oceans in binding carbon,’
one of the first documents to
demystify the term.
These recent discoveries
- of the efficiency of ocean
vegetation in mitigating
greenhouse gases and ocean
ecosystems’ ability to store
atmospheric carbon dioxide for
millennia – has sent scientists
running to probe the potential
role of ‘blue forest’s in global
efforts to lessen climate change.
An international symposium
on the effects of climate change
on the world’s oceans, at the
Yeosu Expo 2012 being held
here from May 12-Aug. 12
under the theme ‘Living Oceans
and Coasts’, brought together
scientists and researchers to
discuss the carbon management
of blue forests.
“Carbon stored and taken
out of the atmosphere by coastal
ecosystems such as mangroves,
seagrass and salt marsh is
called blue carbon,” explained
Nairobi-based Gabriel
Grimsditch of the UNEP.
The theme pavilion at the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea is built over the sea to represent this year’s theme:
‘Living Oceans and Coasts’ --Credit:Manipadma Jena/IPS
“Blue carbon is important
because it allows investment
in protection of coastal
ecosystems. These ecosystems
are important for more than just
carbon sequestration and storage
- they provide food through fish
and protect coastal populations
from storms and tsunamis,” he
added.
Wendy Watson-Wright,
executive secretary of
the Intergovernmental
Oceanographic Commission
(IOC) and assistant director-
general of UNESCO, told
IPS, “In order to make good
policy we need good science.
Not much about blue carbon
is known outside the scientific
community but it is of crucial
importance that its huge
benefits be known to policy
makers and particularly local
communities who take care of
and derive their livelihood from
this ecosystem.”
In a paper presented at the
symposium, ‘Vegetated Coastal
Habitats as Intense Carbon
Sinks: Understanding and
Using Blue Carbon Strategies’,
Nuria Marba Bordalba, a
scientific researcher at Spain’s
Mediterranean Institute of
Advanced Studies, claimed that
there is more carbon stored in
the soils of vegetated marine
habitats than the scientific
community had hitherto
accounted for.
An important aspect of
blue carbon is that most of it
is found in the soil beneath the
ecosystems, not in the biomass
above ground. Carbon can be
stored for millennia due to sea
level fluctuation, as opposed to
terrestrial forests that reach the
carbon saturation point earlier.
But there are risks. The flip
side to blue carbon is that if
these ecosystems are degraded
or destroyed, the huge amount
of stored carbon – sometimes
accumulated over millions
of years – is released into the
atmosphere as carbon dioxide
due to oxidation of biomass
and of the organic soil in which
carbon may have been stored.
In fact, some key questions
on the table at the symposium
were: how vulnerable are
coastal carbon sinks to climate
change habitat degradation?
And, if the habitat is destroyed,
how do carbon stocks react?
“The rate of carbon
emission is particularly high
in the decade immediately
after disturbance but continues
Wednesday May 23, 2012
as long as oxidation occurs,”
Grimsditch told IPS.
“When a wetland is drained,
carbon is released, first slowly,
then (at an) accelerated pace,”
said San Francisco-based
Stephen Crooks, co-chair of
the International Blue Carbon
Science Working Group.
“There is now a growing
realisation that we will not be
able to conserve the earth’s
biological diversity through
the protection of critical areas
alone,” said Gail Chmura,
associate professor at the
Canadian McGill University’s
Department of Geography.
The East Asian Seas region
of the world has lost 70 percent
of its mangrove cover in the last
70 years. A recent publication,
‘From Ridge to Reef’, by the
Global Environment Facility
(GEF) warned that if this pattern
continues the region will lose
all its mangroves by 2030.
This would be a disastrous
scenario, since the region’s
coast is comprised of six large
marine ecosystems and supports
the livelihoods of 1.5 billion
people.
“On the global scale,
mangrove areas are becoming
smaller or fragmented and their
long-term survival is at great risk.
In 1950, mainland China had
50,000 hectares of mangroves.
By 2001, it was down to 22,700
hectares – a 50 percent loss,”
Guanghui Lin, professor of
ecology at the Centre for Earth
System Science in Beijing’s
Tsinghua University, told IPS.
Researchers currently
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estimate loss of mangroves,
seagrass beds and salt marshes
at between 0.7 to two percent
a year, a decline driven largely
by human activities such as
conversion,coastaldevelopment
and over harvesting.
“Ecological restoration is
a critical tool for biodiversity
conservation and sustainable
development,” Chmura stressed.
During the last three decades
China has established 34 natural
mangrove conservation areas,
which account for 80 percent
of the total existing mangrove
areas on the mainland,
according to Lin. “One of the
replicable regeneration policies
is a mandatory funding from the
real estate sector for mangrove
regeneration,” Lin said.
“The cost of seagrass
restoration may be fully
recovered by the total carbon
dioxide captured in 50 years in
societies with a carbon tax in
place,” Bordalba suggested.
“Seaweed production as a
climate change mitigation and
adaption measure (also) holds
great promise because it will
(contribute to) global food,
fodder fuel and pharmaceutical
requirements,” said Ik Kyo
Chung from the oceanography
department of the Pusan
National University of South
Korea. While acknowledging
the considerable uncertainty
surrounding estimates and a
lack of concrete data, the UNEP
report suggests that blue forests
sequester between 114 and 328
teragrammes of carbon per
year.

wwF-Greater mekong

JOB OPPORTUNITY

WWF is one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with
almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to
stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in
harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable
natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
The Greater Mekong region is one of the biologically richest places on the planet; its varied natural
resources support the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people in mainland Southeast Asia.
WWF-Greater Mekong – on the ground in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam – is working to
conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife.
WWF-Greater Mekong is seeking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced candidate for the position
of Project Manager, Rattan Project, based in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Project Manager will lead in
managing, undertaking appropriate planning for, and coordinating the activities of the regional Rattan
Project with appropriate country, regional, and international partners (both within and outside of
WWF).
Key requirements are:
● Master’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, biology, development and/or
utilization of NTFPs
● 5 years of practical experience in managing project(s) in either NGOs or the United Nations or
bilateral development agencies, 2 years of which should be in the Greater Mekong Region. A
substantial part of this experience should have been in livelihood improvements, planning, and
evaluation.
● Knowledge of conservation, natural resource management, and NTFP issues and
policy/institutional context related to conservation in Greater Mekong Region
● Good understanding of rural development issues
● Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions
and international relations
● Demonstrated understanding of the mission and operational context of partners
● Knowledge of biological test design, their evaluation methodologies and process, M&E
methodology, quality assurance
● Experience in conducting field/market studies and other research activities
● Experience in managing projects or programmes with diverse funding inputs including
governments and aid agencies and private sector donors, and leading multi-cultural teams
based in different countries
● Excellent skills of project planning, advocacy / influencing, report writing, monitoring and
evaluation, and virtual support
● Fluency in written and spoken English
● Proficiency in MS Office
Detailed Job Description of the position is posted on www.panda.org and
www.panda.org/greatermekong under Jobs.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and available degrees and
qualifications in English to vacancy@wwfgreatermekong.org by 12 June 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
20 Wednesday May 23, 2012
Feature
Snapshot of Australia
wishes the 9th Vientiane ASEM Summit great success!
The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.
News Desk
I
n the lead up to the 9th Asia-
Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM
9) which will take place in
Vientiane on November 5-6, the
Vientiane Times is running a weekly
column providing information on
ASEM and its partner countries. Last
week we presented an overview of
Brunei Darussalam. This time we
will learn about Australia. We would
like to thank the Australian Embassy
in Vientiane for providing us with this
information
Australia
Australia formally joined ASEM,
together with New Zealand and
Russia, at the last ASEM 8 Summit
held in Brussels in 2010, which was
attended by Prime Minister Julia
Gillard. Australia is excited to be
attending the ASEM 9 Summit in
Vientiane in November, and looks
forward to a dynamic discussion on
a range of international and regional
issues.
This year Australia and the
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
celebrate 60 years of friendship and
cooperation with the 60th anniversary
of diplomatic relations.
Since 1952, relations between
Australia and Laos have focused
on strong community links,
growing trade and investment
ties, and a common interest in the
security and prosperity of the Asia
region. Australia and Laos share a
diverse relationship, encompassing
development assistance, deepening
economic ties – including through
significant Australian investment
in natural resource development –
education and people-to-people links.
Development cooperation has
been a feature of the Australia-Laos
bilateral relationship for almost five
decades. In 2011-12 Australian
government overseas development
assistance to Laos is estimated
at US$42.1 million. In 2012-13
the Australian government plans
to provide an estimated US$54.9
million in official development
assistance to Laos. Each year the
Australian government offers 40 to
50 scholarships to Lao students to
undertake tertiary study in Australia.
Australia was proud to build and
fund the first ‘Friendship Bridge’
linking Laos and Thailand, which
opened in 1994.
Australia and Laos have had a
number of high level visits in both
directions over recent years. Most
recently, Lao Deputy Prime Minister
and Foreign Minister, Dr Thongloun
Sisoulith, visited Australia in
February-March 2012.
Location: Australia is an island
continent, and the world’s sixth
largest country comprising a land
area of about 7.692 million square
kilometres.
The Friendship Bridge linking Vientiane in Laos
and Nong Khai in Thailand was funded by the
Australian government.
Nearly 20 percent of Australia’s
land is classified as desert. The
country’s climatic zones range from
tropical rainforests, deserts and cool
temperature forests to snow covered
mountains. These features of the
Australian climate have produced a
beautiful and unique flora and fauna.
Population: Australia’s popu-
lation is about 22 million people. The
country’s vast openness means it has
the lowest population density in the
world – only two people per square
kilometre.
Culture: Australia is one of the
most ethnically diverse societies in the
world today. Since 1945, seven million
people have migrated to Australia.
Almost one in four of Australia’s 22
million people were born outside
Australia. Many more are first or
second generation Australians.
Australia’s first inhabitants, the
Aboriginal people, are believed to
have migrated from Asia to Australia
between 50,000 and 60,000 years
ago. There are over 500 different
clan groups around the continent,
many with distinct cultures, beliefs
and languages.
English is the main language
Vientiane Times
spoken in Australia but over four
million Australians speak a language
other than English with over 260
languages spoken across Australia.
The wide variety of backgrounds,
together with the culture of Indigenous
Australians, has created an identity
and spirit unique to Australia.
The Australian Economy
Australia is one of the fastest
growing advanced economies in the
world. Currently Australia is the 13th
largest economy in the world (according
to nominal GDP current prices).
In the past two decades, Australia
has enjoyed a period of uninterrupted
economic growth – an average of 3.3
percent in real GDP growth annually.
Australia possesses a well-diversified
economy underpinned by its strong
services and resources industries.
Vientiane Times encourages
the embassies of ASEM partner
countries in Vientiane to participate
in this column by sending articles
and pictures representative of their
countries to Phonekeo@hotmail.com
Sources: Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade of Australia website:
dfat.gov.au Australian Government
website: australia.gov.au
Vientiane Times Wednesday May 23, 2012 Feature 21

Sleepy village offers balm for city dwellers

Phonesavanh smell of ripening corn cannot weekend, you can catch a bus
Sangsomboun fail to raise one’s spirits. from the southern bus terminal

L
ooking for a quiet
getaway for the
weekend? One within
easy reach of Vientiane,
offering scenic views, an
introduction to rural life in
Laos and yet with facilities to
keep youngsters interested?
A short journey by road and
river will take you to Ban
Keun, an idyllic village in
Thoulakhom district set in the
Vientiane countryside. Scenic
views abound and the clean
fresh air carrying the sweet
Ideally located along the
blue Ngum River, Ban Keun
is a perfect spot for the whole
family. Everyone, from business
operators to backpackers, who
wants to get away from the
hustle and bustle will find a
truly relaxing and peaceful
atmosphere in this delightful
place.
Most tourists coming to
Laos head for the main tourist
attractions like Luang Prabang
and Vat Phou Champassak,
but if you have a little time
to spare, perhaps a whole
in central Vientiane and
escape to Ban Keun. Through
your travel agent arrange to
stay in a traditional house
where you can experience the
rural lifestyle, see farming
in progress, visit the many
different animals in the
National Zoo and experience
the better quality of life
enjoyed by the locals with
their fresh air and food.
Ban Keun is a largely
undiscovered tourist attraction
in waiting. Nestling beside
the river, one of Laos’ major

Invitation for Bids Lao and colonial style houses grace the village streets.

waterways, the landscape enjoying such fare. So, before less popular than Vangvieng,
Date: 23 May 2012
Grant No. and Title: ADB Grant 0143-LAO: Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation combines tropical splendour reaching the village centre, we offering fewer activities and
Sector Project with tranquility and visitors stopped at the market to buy facilities, but the village has
Bid No. and Title: Bid No. WS-CW19: Water Supply Rehabilitation Works for the District Town can enjoy the quiet serenity of forest products such as ant eggs, more charm, is natural and
of Saravan, Saravan Province, Lao PDR the hills and the many pastoral frogs, fish and bamboo that local not over developed. Beautiful
scenes. people collect every day. temples and many of the fine
Deadline for Submission of Bids: 16 July 2012, 10:00 hours
I have often visited the We also paused to gaze old houses that grace the
1. The Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic has received a grant (“Grant”) from the Asian village and each time I come over to the other side of the riverbank still dominate the
Development Bank (“ADB”) towards the cost of the Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation away deeply impressed by river at the sweetcorn fields. area, allowing visitors to gain
Sector Project. Part of this Grant will be used for payments under the Contract named above. the extraordinary scenery and Ban Keun is well-known a good insight into local life
quiet simplicity of life here. for salt production but its and imagine what it was like
2. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the Employer, now invites
sealed bids from eligible bidders for the rehabilitation works under this contract. This contract For a resident of Vientiane it is agriculture is now enjoying a in years gone by.
is concurrently being issued with two other contract packages(ICB): WS-CW17: Water Supply especially enjoyable to watch growing reputation for high Some visitors say that
Civil, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works for district town of Thateng, Sekong Province; a school of fish darting about quality. if tourists want to see what
and WS-CW18: Water Supply Civil, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works for district town of in the clear water, which on a Tourists can take boat Vangvieng was like 10 years
Xaysettha, Attapeu Province. If a bidder submits the lowest evaluated substantially responsive sunny day is very blue, while rides to see temples along ago they should visit Ban
bid for more than one contract, an assessment of its capacity to meet the aggregated
requirements, as set out in each bid document, will be carried out. Further, the bidder is not crossing the river by ferry. the river and to eat at floating Keun, where the blue river,
allowed to offer discounts for the award of two or more contracts. Whenever I cross I am restaurants where they can minimal traffic and sparse
reminded of the folksong “Kiew enjoy the freshest fish dishes population offer a delightful
3. National competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single- Sao Kharm Ngum” which straight from the river. change from the more urban
stage: One-envelope bidding procedure and is open to all eligible bidders. describes a couple’s romance Different people have way of life.
4. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding: while being beside the river. different preferences. Some In daylight hours on any
• (a) Experience under construction contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor During my last trip to the tourists, younger ones weekday the streets in the
or management contractor for at least the last five years prior to the bid submission village I felt a small twinge especially, enjoy the excitement central area and along the
deadline; (b) participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, of jealousy for the local and adventure of Vangvieng river are empty, but later in
in at least one contract within the last five years, with a contract value equivalent to at people who had this beautiful nearby, while others prefer the the evening visitors appear
least US$0.5million, and are substantially complete and are similar to the proposed
works; and (c) construction experience in the following key activities (i) construction environment in which to live more relaxed, simpler but better in the riverside amenities to
of reinforced concrete structures built to a water retaining standard such as water and the freshest food possible, quality of life provided, at a enjoy the quiet nightlife in this
treatment plants, dams, weirs and irrigation works, with a demonstrated capacity to all organically grown. The lower cost, by Ban Keun. sleepy village. Thoulakhom
pour concrete up to 20m3/day; (ii) supply and laying of pipelines not less than 150mm start of the rainy season is a In total numbers of district also boasts a zoo,
diameter; and (iii) installation of electrical motors up to 10KW, and hydraulic pumps. particularly good time to be visitors, the village is far casino, college and hospital.
• Have a positive net worth which is calculated as the difference between total assets
and total liabilities for the last three years. The figures used should be derived from
audited balance sheets years and income statements or other financial statements
for the last 3 (three).
• The minimum average annual construction turnover within the last three years should
be not less than US$0.4million.
• All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in
total not represent more than 50 percent of the Bidder’s worth.
• The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as
liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other
than any contractual advance payments, to meet the financial requirements of the contract
in the amount of the Bid. As a minimum, the Bidder must show that his resources, in terms
of at least his latest year’s working capital and lines of credit, will be adequate to cover his
total Bid Price (one or more contracts) and current work commitments.
• Interested bidders must be able to provide at least one Engineer with at least seven
years of work experience and at least three years of experience in works of similar nature;
one Foreman/Construction Supervisor with at least seven years of work experience and
at least five years of experience in similar nature; an Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor with
at least five years work experience and at least three years of experience in similar nature;
and a Commissioning Supervisor with at least five years work experience and at least
three years experience in works of a similar nature.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect Bidding
Documents, at the address given below:

Mr. Phomma Veoravanh

Director, Project Coordination Unit
Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
3rd Floor, Public Works and Transport Institute
Dongpalane Road, Vientiane Capital City, Lao PDR
Tel. +856-21-416519, +856-21-453128
Fax. +856-21-415658, +856-21-263362
Email. ncrwssp@laotel.com

6. The Bidding Documents, in the English language, may be purchased by interested

eligible bidders on submission of a written application to address above, and upon payment
of a nonrefundable fee of US$150 for each set. The method of payment will be in cash or by
Western Union bank draft or check to Account No. 0108110118984 (in US$) at BCEL. The
Bidding Documents will be sent by courier service, or equivalent, if necessary. No liability will
be accepted for loss or late delivery. Additional charge for courier service will be US$120.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or before 16 July 2012. All bids must
be accompanied by a Bid Security equivalent to at least 2 percent of the contractor’s price.
Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Bidders' representatives who
choose to attend at the address above.
22 Wednesday May 23, 2012
Art & Entertainment
Denis Sungho on new musical journey
(Korea Herald) -- Denis
Sungho Janssens, a Belgian
guitarist of Korean origin who
has recently been expanding
his music career in Seoul, is
returning to Europe full of hope
and ready for a challenge.
The 38-year-old artist has
been invited to perform at the
Martha Argerich Project next
month, part of the Lugano Music
Festival in Switzerland, with
other internationally acclaimed
artists including cellist Mischa
Maisky, pianist Sergio Tiempo
and violinist Dora Schwarzberg.
Denis Sungho is the first guitarist
ever to participate in the annual
event.
The project, founded and
hosted by Argerich, who is
considered one of the best
living pianists of our time, takes
place in Lugano, Switzerland,
from June 6-28.
Renowned artists and
talented young players will
take to the stage in duets or
chamber groups to play rarely
performed compositions
alongside masterpieces of the
great composers, organizers
said.
“I am excited but I also
feel challenged because it is a
chance to introduce the guitar
as a classical instrument,”
Denis Sungho told The Korea
Herald by telephone.
“He probably feels
pressured because he is the
first one and the only one to
introduce the music of classical
guitar at the festival in front of
world-class musicians,” his
Whitney Houston’s last record released
(CHINA DAILY) -- Whitney
Houston’s last recording - a
new duet with “American
Idol” winner Jordin Sparks -
was released on Monday ahead
of the singer’s upcoming film,
“Sparkle.”
“Celebrate,” produced
by R. Kelly for “Sparkle”
Whitney Houston performs
during the World Music
Awards at the Thomas & Mack
Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
September 15, 2004 file photo.
--Photo Agencies
which will hit movie theaters
on August 17, was recorded
by Houston shortly before
her sudden death aged 48 in
February.
The uptempo track
features disco beats and a
positive message, as Sparks
and Houston sing lyrics such
as “I’m going to celebrate,
celebrate you.” Sparks throws
in “We love you Whitney” at
the end of the song.
Sparks on Sunday delivered
a heart-felt tribute to Houston
at the Billboard Music Awards.
She sang a rousing rendition
Pianist Martha Argerich (right) performs with cellist Mischa Maisky at the 2009 Martha Argerich
Project.
agent Yoo Jung-min said.
“However, his participation
in the event proves that he is
taking another step forward
as an international classical
artist.”
Denis Sungho will play a
solo piece, Mauro Giuliani’s
Rossiniana No. 15, on June 11
after a performance by Argerich
and Nicholas Angelich.
The composition by
Giuliani, one of the leading
guitar virtuosi of the 19th
century, is a classic guitar piece
the composer wrote from the
operas of Gioachino Rossini.
The 20-minute-long solo
piece evokes Italy, nostalgia
and romance. However, it
is very challenging for the
guitarist, employing highly
of “I Will Always Love You,”
before presenting a posthumous
award to Houston’s teenage
daughter Bobbi Kristina
Brown.
“Sparkle,” a remake of the
1976 film of the same name,
tells the story of three sisters
who become Motown stars
--Photo A. Heitmann Lugano Festival
technical skills.
“It is like a drama, but
never aggressive,” Denis
Sungho said.
The Martha Argerich
Project also means a lot to
him personally because it
is hosted by the Argentina-
born pianist who has been
supporting him for nearly two
decades. Argerich, known as
the “goddess of piano music”
financially supported the
then-struggling guitarist 14
years ago by purchasing the
Thomas Humphrey guitar he
currently plays. She has high
praise for Denis Sungho, who
she says creates a very special
sound.
“She bought me a guitar
when I was 24 and when I
who have to deal with the
pressures of fame. Houston
plays Sparks’ mother.
The role was Houston’s
comeback to the big screen
after a 15-year hiatus from
acting in movies like “The
Bodyguard” and “The
Preacher’s Wife”. It will be
didn’t have the money to buy the
instrument. She is a fascinating
musician, free and an inspiring
legend,” he said.
Denis Sungho, a Korean-
Belgian raised by Belgian
parents, is the only guitarist in
the world to have performed
at both the European Concert
Hall Organization and Carnegie
Hall in New York. At the age
of 14, he won the first prize at
the Belgian Music Contest for
Young Artists.
Denis Sungho studied
with Odair Assad, a renowned
classical guitarist from Brazil
who is better known as one of
the “Assad Brothers,” along with
his brother Sergio Assad. He is
currently on a nationwide tour
with Korean singer Insooni.
Sparks’ first leading movie
role.
Houston was found dead
in a Beverly Hills hotel
bathtub on February 11 from
what authorities said was
accidental drowning brought
on by cocaine use and heart
disease.
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Vientiane
What’s On
- Action with Lao Children Library: Open Mon to Fri
9am to 6pm and Sat 9am to 3pm. Come in and read
and borrow Lao, Japanese, Thai and English books.
Located in Ban Saphangmor, Xaysettha district.
- Permanent UXO exhibition and the provision of
artificial limbs for victims. COPE Visitor Centre,
Khouvieng Road, opposite Green Park Hotel. Every
day: 9am-6pm.
- Chess Club meets at 1pm every Sunday at City Inn on
Pangkham Road, Vientiane.
Contact: Gabriel_smit@hotmail.com
- Women’s International Group. For activities and
times email wiglaosmembership@gmail.com
- Toastmasters Club meets every Sun. from 4-6pm at
Khopchaideu restaurant (3F). Everyone is welcome.
- Meditation at Vat Sokpaluang every Saturday,
4-5.30pm.
- English Language Church Service every Sunday
10am at the ARDA Language Centre (near the Mercure,
formerly Novotel). Call (021) 261441, or visit http://www.
the-chs.org
Luang Prabang
training, please contact the
LE President at president_
Big Brother Mouse helps laoelephants@laopdr.com
young people practise their for details and other meeting
English at free drop-in sessions, areas.
9-11am and 5-7pm, open every Buffalos Rugby - men’s
day. Just come to our office at rugby training Tuesday
9am or 5pm in Ban Vat Nong, evenings 6 - 7:30pm. All
around the corner from 3 Nagas welcome. Sunday morning
Hotel. www.bigbrothermouse. social touch rugby - male,
com. female all ages welcome.
Traditional Arts and Free. For either, contact
Ethnology Centre. Open 9am- John (020 77140176), Bob
6pm, Tues-Sun. (020 55510443) and Tom (020
www.taeclaos.org 2281111) for more information.
Ock Pop Tok Wild Hogs Rugby training
Living Crafts Centre open daily at the Polytechnic pitch
for free guided tour. Natural in Phonpapao village,
dyes, weaving and batik
Sisattanak, at 8pm on Tues.
drawing classes daily. 9am- and Thurs. Optional Saturday
5pm. Free transfer from Ock touch session at That Luang
Pop Tok shops in town to the at 5:30pm, Sunday fitness at
weaving centre on the Mekong. That Luang at 5:30pm. Call
Call 071 212597 020 77615677
Royal Palace National or Chris 020 77834385.
Museum. Open 8.30-11.30am Lao Mahout Netball team
and 1.30-4.30pm from trains every Tues. at 6pm
Wednesday to Monday. at Vientiane International
UXO Visitor Centre. Open School. For more information
Mon-Fri 8.30am-12 and contact Saeng on 020
2-5pm. Right turn just before 77442689.
President’s Monument on the Lions Women’s Rugby from
Northern Rd. 7.30pm on Tues and Thurs at
the Polytechnic pitch. Contact
Museums Noui on 020 4905090 or
Lao National Museum Maggie on 020 54656153.
on Samsenthai Road opposite Youth Community Rugby
National Culture Hall. Open Sessions
Mon-Fri during office hours Training for U15 Boys and
and on weekends from 9am to U17 Girls at the Polytechnic
4pm. pitch in Phonpapao village,
Horphakeo Museum Sisattanak, at 7:30pm on
on Setthathirat Road Wed. Training for children of
opposite Vat Sisaket. Open all ages at 9am on Sunday.
Mon-Sun during office hours. Aqua-fitness Fri 10-11am;
Sat 11-12. Please contact
Sports Sarah at 020 54147069 or
nsteam @live.fr
ANZ Vientiane Lions Body Language at Vientiane
Women’s Rugby Club – Accueil, Khouvieng Rd.
Wednesday night fitness Class includes stretching and
sessions from 7:30 at VIS. Pitch respiratory exercises with
trainings Thursday nights from an oriental touch. Tues. and
19:30 and Sunday from 16:00 Thurs. from 5.30-6.30pm.
at Polytechnic Pitch in Ban Contact 020 5612107.
Phonphapao. Contact Vieng Aerobics at Sokpalouang
on 020 54234111 or Maggie swimming pool, Sisattanak
on 020 78110019 for more district. Open every day from
information. 6am-8pm.
Champa Ban Youth Rugby – Vientiane Hash House Harriers
Rugby activities with a focus Meet at Nam Phu Fountain
on fun, games and healthy every Saturday for travel to
living message. Free and open out-of-town runs. Mixed Hash,
to all. Visit www.laorugby.com register at 3.45pm and depart
or contact Noui 020 54905090 4pm. Monday,VH3, family
or Maggie on 020 78110019 for Hash. 3 runs - short, medium
more information. and long. Meet at 5pm at
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Montpellier celebrates PGA rookie English qualifies for British Open

title, PSG looks to future
PARIS (AP) -- After upsetting
the odds to the win the French
league title for the first time,
Montpellier’s next task is
keeping its tight-knit squad
of players together as rival
Paris Saint-Germain prepares
for another massive spending
spree.
For PSG, the humiliation
of failing to win its first league
title since 1994 — despite
spending more than €100
million (US$132 million) on
players — will be somewhat
softened by Champions League
football and the arrival of more
big names.
Montpellier’s title-winning
squad featured nine homegrown
players, in contrast to PSG’s
relentless pursuit of stars at
the expense of its own youth
academy.
The likes of midfielders
Younes Behanda and Karim
Ait-Fana, defender Mapou
Yanga-Mbiwa and winger
Remy Cabella have caught
the eye of Europe’s big clubs,
while Olivier Giroud is also in
demand after scoring 21 league
goals.
“If we can keep this squad
together, with two or three new
arrivals, that will be great,”
Montpellier coach Rene Girard
said. President Louis Nicollin,
who has owned and funded the
club since 1974, is confident
Montpellier will be PSG’s main
rival in seasons to come.
“Don’t worry, we’ll still
be around for the next five
years because things will
gel together,” he said after
Montpellier sealed the title with
a 2-1 win at Auxerre on Sunday
to finish three points clear of
PSG, which won at Lorient by
the same score.
“It’s the best day of my
sporting life, that’s for sure,”
Nicollin added. “I will get my
hair cut as promised.”
The 68-year-old Nicollin
had told fans that if Montpellier
won the title he would get his
hair cropped and dyed in a
Mohawk style — the latest
fashion trend in footballer
haircuts inspired by Brazilian
star Neymar.
Nicollin has been at
Montpellier almost as long as
PSG has existed —PSG was
founded in 1970 — and there
is a special bond between him
and his players, and between
Olivier Giroud (right) challenges Aurelien Chedjou during a League
One soccer match in Montpellier, France, on Sunday. --Photo AP
the players and the fans.
“It’s a beautiful love story
between a president and his club,
and between a club and a city,”
said French league president
Frederic Thiriez, while Girard
aluded to PSG’s failure to win
a trophy this season by saying
“money doesn’t make for
happiness.”
PSG’s huge outlay included
spending a French record €42
million (US$55.4 million) on
Argentine playmaker Javier
Pastore.
Other highly rated players
were prized from some of
Europe’s big clubs: winger
Jeremy Menez joined from
Roma, midfielder Mohamed
Sissoko from Juventus,
defender Maxwell arrived
from Barcelona and midfielder
Thiago Motta from Inter Milan.
The contrast with
Montpellier could not be greater.
The league winner’s local
players blossomed into a tight-
knit unit with an unshakable
team spirit. Montpellier spent
only a fraction of PSG’s colossal
outlay, and Giroud cost only
€2.5 (US$3.3 million) when he
signed from second-division
PLANO, Texas (AP) -- PGA
Tour rookie Harris English shot
a course best and International
“It was a very relaxing
round. I just lost track on what
I was doing,” said English,
Also qualifying for the
Open was England’s Greg
Owen, who shot 66-61-127
Finals America qualifying whose best PGA Tour finish and Canadian Stephen Ames
record 60 to easily qualify for was a tie for 16th in Mayakoba, who shot a morning 69, but
the British Open on Monday. Mexico, earlier in the year. “It’s rebounded with an afternoon
English shot a 63 in the pretty amazing.” 61 for a 130 total.
afternoon in the par 70 Queens He had eight birdies and For Owen, it will be an
Course at Gleneagles Country one eagle on the par 5 10th emotional homecoming as he
Club, just outside of Dallas, hole in his record morning grew up in Nottingham, 90
for a 123 total, to claim one round, plus seven birdies in the minutes south of Lytham.
of the eight available spots for afternoon. “I haven’t been home in a
the Open from July 19-22 at Fred Couples’ 62 in 2005 long while and it will be nice
Royal Lytham & St. Annes in was the previous course to see my family and for them
England. record. to see their grandchildren,” he
The 60 was the lowest 18- English, 22, said he was said.
hole qualifying score since the unaware of his record score Owen played in the 2001
R&A began holding qualifying until his caddy told him after Open at Royal Lytham where
in the United States in 2004. making another birdie, his he tied for 23rd.
Records were incomplete if it seventh, on his closing hole American Justin Hicks
was the lowest 18-hole score with a 20-foot birdie putt. (67-63-130) and Argentina’s
ever shot in British Open “It certainly was a nice Andres Romero (67-63-130)
qualifying. surprise,” English said. also qualified.
Invitation for Bids
Date: 23 May 2012
Grant No. and Title: ADB Grant 0143-LAO: Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
Project
Bid No. and Title: Bid No. WS-CW17: Water Supply, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works for
the District Town of Thateng, Sekong Province, Lao PDR
Bid No. and Title: Bid No. WS-CW18: Water Supply Civil, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works
for the District town of Xaysettha, Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
Deadline for Submission of Bids: 16 July 2012, 10:00 hours
1. The Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic has received a grant (“Grant”) from the Asian
Development Bank (“ADB”) towards the cost of the Small Towns Water Supply and
Sanitation Sector Project. Part of this Grant will be used for payments under the contracts
Tours two years ago. named above.
Hasty decisions weighed 2. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the Employer, now invites sealed
heavily on PSG’s title challenge, bids from eligible bidders for the civil works under these contracts. These contracts which
too. include civil works for water supply, drainage and public sanitation are concurrently being
PSG’s title bid started to go issued with other contract package: WS-CW19: Water Supply Rehabilitation Works for the
off the rails after coach Antoine district town of Saravan, Saravan Province (NCB) If a bidder submits the lowest evaluated
Kombouare was replaced by substantially responsive bid for more than one contract, an assessment of its capacity to
former Chelsea boss Carlo meet the aggregated requirements, as set out in each bid document, will be carried out.
Ancelotti during the winter Further, the bidder is not allowed to offer discounts for the award of two or more contracts.
break. 3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage:
One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries
Despite guiding PSG to of ADB.
first place, and being three 4. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:
points clear of Montpellier, • (a) Experience under construction contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor
Kombouare was fired in late or management contractor for at least the last five years prior to the bid submission
December to make way for deadline; (b) participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor,
Ancelotti — primarily because in at least one contract within the last five years, with a contract value equivalent to at
the club’s cash-rich Qatari least US$1.5million, and are substantially complete and are similar to the proposed
owners, QSI, wanted a bigger works; and (c) construction experience in the following key activities (i) construction
name to boost the club’s of reinforced concrete structures built to a water retaining standard such as water
standing worldwide. treatment plants, dams, weirs and irrigation works, with a demonstrated capacity
It was very harsh on to pour concrete up to 50m3/day; (ii) supply and laying of pipelines not less than
Kombouare, who was popular 150mm diameter (more than 5km in one year); and (iii) installation of electrical
with PSG fans from his playing motors up to 20KW, and hydraulic pumps.
days at the club as a central • Have a positive net worth which is calculated as the difference between total assets
defender in the 1990s. and total liabilities for the last three years. The figures used should be derived from
“I didn’t agree and I never audited balance sheets years and income statements or other financial statements
will,” Kombouare told France for the last 3 (three) years.
Football magazine recently. • The minimum average annual construction turnover within the last three years
“I wanted to continue, I never should be not less than US$1.8million.
• All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in
gave up. I wanted to show them total not represent more than 50 percent of the Bidder’s worth.
that I was a competent coach • The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as
who could get good results.” liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means,
Ancelotti reshaped the team other than any contractual advance payments, to meet the financial requirements of the
as new signings arrived. contract in the amount of the Bid. As a minimum, the Bidder must show that his resources,
in terms of at least his latest year’s working capital and lines of credit, will be adequate to

Nadal beats Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 to win Italian Open
ROME (AP) -- Rafael Nadal
showed Novak Djokovic he’s
still the man to beat on clay,
defeating the top-ranked Serb
7-5, 6-3 Monday in a rain-
delayed final to win his record
sixth Italian Open title.
After losing to Djokovic
in seven straight finals —
including in Rome last year
— Nadal has now won two
in a row against the Serb after
also taking the Monte Carlo
Masters title on clay. With the
French Open starting Sunday,
though, both players said they
have room for improvement.
“I don’t think I played that
well, I can do better,” Nadal
said. “When you are not
serving 100 percent perfect
then you are in trouble because
he returns hard. I am trying to
play more aggressive and I am
hitting the ball better than last
year.”
Djokovic, who said he was
emotionally drained in Monte
Carlo after the death of his
grandfather, made 41 unforced
errors in this match, including
a double-fault on the last point
to give Nadal his 49th career
title and his 35th on clay.
Nadal did not drop a set
all tournament to clinch his
third Italian Open victory in
four years, with his winning
streak interrupted last year by
Djokovic.
“He is always the favourite
even if I win against him seven
times,” Djokovic said. “He is
the best player in the world on
this surface and the two wins I
had gave me confidence and I
think that the match today was
quite close, even if he won in
straight sets.
Djokovic played well at
the start but the turning point
came midway through the
10th game when a line judge
called the Serbian’s shot out.
The umpire overruled the
decision, but Nadal won the
replayed point and then held
his serve to make it 5-5.
The win moved Nadal
back to No. 2 in the rankings,
ahead of Roger Federer, and
could go some way toward
boosting his confidence ahead
of Roland Garros.
He acknowledged last year
that Djokovic had a mental
advantage over him after all
those losses.
“You need to accept your
losses because this is a game
and in this sport you will
always lose, but it is normal
that you lose and you need
to be patient to wait for your
moment,” Nadal said. “I
accept my losses and try to
keep being competitive. You
win a few points and you
lose a few and you can lose a
match. Today I won and that’s
the difference. You don’t need
to find great things — it is the
small things that make the
difference.”
cover his total Bid Price (one or more contracts) and current work commitments.
• Interested bidders must be able to provide at least one engineer with at least seven
years of work experience and at least three years of experience in works of similar nature;
one Foreman/Construction Supervisor with at least seven years of work experience and
at least five years of experience in similar nature; an Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor
with at least five years work experience and at least three years of experience in similar
nature; and a Commissioning Supervisor with at least five years work experience and at
least three years experience in works of a similar nature.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect Bidding Documents,
at the address given below:
Mr. Phomma Veoravanh
Director, Project Coordination Unit
Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
3rd Floor, Public Works and Transport Institute
Dongpalane Road, Vientiane Capital City, Lao PDR
Tel. +856-21-416519, +856-21-453128
Fax. +856-21-415658, +856-21-263362
Email. ncrwssp@laotel.com
6. The Bidding Documents, in the English language, may be purchased by interested eligible bidders
on submission of a written application to address above, and upon payment of a nonrefundable
fee of US$150 for each set. The method of payment will be in cash or by Western Union bank
draft or check to Account No. 0108110118984 (in US$) at BCEL. The Bidding Documents will
be sent by courier service, or equivalent, if necessary. No liability will be accepted for loss or late
delivery. Additional charge for courier service will be US$120.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or before 16 July 2012 at 10:00 hours.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security equivalent to at least 2 percent of the
contractor’s price. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Bidders'
representatives who choose to attend at the address above.
8. When comparing bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance
with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.
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Wednesday May 23, 2012
Sport
Biedermann, Hosszu claim
gold to open swim Euros
DEBRECEN, Hungary (AP)
-- World record holder Paul
Biedermann of Germany and
Katinka Hosszu of host Hungary
claimed the first individual
golds Monday on the opening
night of a European swimming
championship lacking in star
quality.
Biedermann charged
from behind in the final lap to
win the 400-metre freestyle,
while Hosszu took the title in
the grueling 400 individual
medley.
Also, France dominated the
men’s 4x100 freestyle relay and
two-time Olympic champion
Britta Steffen set up Germany
for gold in the women’s race.
Before the session, a tribute
was held to remember Alex
Dale Oen, the 100 breaststroke
world champion from Norway,
who died suddenly from
cardiac arrest three weeks
ago. The video tribute brought
tears to the eyes of many of
the 16 Norwegian athletes
competing, who are wearing
black swim caps featuring Dale
Oen’s initials on one side —
“A.D.O.”
In the 400 free, Biedermann
clocked 3 minutes, 47.84
seconds, with Gergo Kis of
Hungary second in 3:48.09 and
Samuel Pizzetti of Italy third in
3:48.66.
Defending champion
Yannick Agnel of France was
one of several title holders
skipping the event to avoid
interrupting their Olympic
preparation.
Biedermann was nearly
eight seconds off his world
record of 3:40.07 set with
the now banned rubberized
bodysuits at the 2009 worlds
in Rome. He didn’t celebrate at
the finish.
“I got into the race much
too slowly,” Biedermann said.
“I still have to work on that
(before) the Olympics. I’m
really happy with this European
title, but unfortunately I once
again missed the national
Olympic qualifying time. Now
I’ll probably have to accept a
free ticket, as I’m qualified after
my world bronze (world) medal
last year.”
Kis said his main races are
the 800 and 1,500, so this medal
was a bonus.
Hosszu won in 4:33.76.
Fellow Hungarian Zsussana
Jakabos took silver in 4:35.68
and Barbora Zavadova of the
Czech Republic took bronze in
4:38.07. Defending champion
Hannah Miley of Britain was
also absent.
Completing her senior year
at Southern California, Hosszu
has had a busy season of races
in the United States.
“I had only two or three
days of rest before the
championships,” Hosszu said.
“The 400 IM is an event that
hurts. I didn’t expect to swim
below 4:35.”
Jakabos said she would
aim “for revenge” to catch her
teammate in London, while
Zavadova celebrated her first
international medal.
Lao boxing lacks muscle
Lao boxers in training.
Sangkhomsay
Bubphanouvong
L
ao boxing trainer Mr
Vanto Vilayphone has
said the federation is
not planning to hold
a national boxing event in
Vientiane this year.
“The federation did hold
a competition in Vientiane
last year, but that was the
only national boxing event
organised,” he said.
He said the federation lacks
a budget to stage a national
boxing competition this year
but would be able to hold more
national events if sponsors
could be found.
At the 2011 26th SEA
Games in Indonesia, the
Lao boxing federation sent
five male boxers and four
female boxers of different
weight divisions. They were
successful in achieving three
bronze medals.
Currently, the Lao Boxing
Federation has only three male
boxers on its national team,
including Hatsanay at 51kg,
Keochoy at 57kg, and Aetdy
at 60kg, all of whom are taking
a break from training at the
moment.
The boxers are preparing
for exams at the Physical
Education Teacher Training
College.
The Lao Boxing Federation
is currently lacking younger
boxers. It would like to train
new young and talented boxers
for the national team this year.
Vientiane Times
Mr Vanto said it is difficult
to persuade young boxers
or any young people to train
because they don’t get paid for
it like the professionals do.
That is why young people
are not interested in training. It
is also why the federation does
not plan to hold many national
competitions.
The federation does plan
to hold a national boxing
competition in Vientiane next
year. It will be an opportunity to
select boxers for the 2013 27th
SEA Games in Myanmar. The
sport will not feature at the Asean
University Games to be hosted
by the National University of
Laos in December.
However, boxing will
be part of the games held
to mark Lao Sports Day, to
be hosted by Khammuan
province in July. Other sports
will include football, sepak
takraw, beach volleyball, table
tennis, badminton, petanque,
taekwondo, muay lao, boxing,
and track and field events.
Many provinces will
prepare their boxers to attend
the games in Khammuan
province, where Mr Vanto will
be the referee.
Boxing teams from six
provinces attended the National
Games last December, from
Vientiane, Borikhamxay,
Savannakhet, Champassak,
Attapeu and Xayaboury.

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Inside
Business sector voices support
for ‘Vientiane New World’
Advertorial Desk
G
uests attending a launch
ceremony on Monday for
the urban development
project on the Don Chan
riverfront known as Vientiane New
World expressed their support for the
concept plan.
The US$600 million development
will be undertaken by CAMCE
Investment (Lao) Co Ltd, a joint
venture between the Chinese state-
owned enterprise China CAMC
Engineering and the Lao Krittaphong
Group, and is expected take 6-8 years
to complete.
The launch ceremony in Vientiane
was attended by about 200 guests,
including senior government officials,
ambassadors and representatives
of NGOs and various international
organisations.
Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr
Thongloun Sisoulith and CAMCE
Chairperson Ms Luo Yan were present
at the ceremony.
Below are the comments of some
of the guests concerning the Vientiane
New World project.
Managing Director and CEO of
ACLEDA Bank Lao Ltd, Mr Narin
Phon:
“Our bank (ACLEDA) will plan
to relocate our office to that area”
“This project is good for Laos as
it shows that development is in line
Exchange rates as of
May 22, 2012
Banque pour le Commerce
Exterieur Lao
Foreign Buying Selling
Currencies
US Dollar 7,993 8,032
50-100
Thai Baht 255.67 256.95
Euro 10,216 10,266
50-500
Business
Standardisation
law takes Laos
closer to WTO
membership
page B2
with the government’s open policy
to attract foreign investors to run
businesses here.
“I’ve seen the project overview
presented by the company
representative and understand they
plan to develop a new urban area on
the Mekong riverside, near Thailand.
The company will invest around
US$600 million on the development
which is considered to be a mega
project in this country.
“If this project is realised, Laos
will be honoured and congratulated.
If it comes to fruition, our bank
(ACLEDA) will plan to relocate our
office to that area.
“I think the company has prepared
the project very well but after they
launch it they need to advertise and
explain it more to people throughout
the country to ensure that the Lao
people understand what it entails and
that is being undertaken for the Lao
people. Wider promotion will help to
attract businesses to set up operations
in the new development.
“I think the Vientiane New World
project will have a major positive
impact on the Lao economy. The
more mega projects like this we have
in Laos, the more positive the impact
will be because they will bring in
foreign investment.
“Additionally, VIPguests can come
to relax in Laos, and big international
meetings can be organised here more
easily because Laos has the capacity
to welcome them very well through
this project. I think this project is very
good for Laos.
“Laos is a small country in terms
of population, but the countries
surrounding Laos are so big, especially
Phu Bia to
increase copper
production
page B3
China, Vietnam and Thailand. These
countries have populations numbering
tens of millions and their citizens can
come to Laos both for business and
pleasure.
“Singapore for example is a small
country like Laos, but has developed
very rapidly.”
Strategy and Planning Division
Manager of Kolao Group, Mr Kim
Jung Soo:
“I’m satisfied with the location
of the development on the Mekong
River and believe it is good to
provide facilities in this area”
“I’m very excited to have this kind
of luxury and very organised facility
in Laos. I have already had a session
with the marketing representative of
the company and I have been shown a
lot of perspectives on the project. First
of all, I think the hotel should be based
on a study of true demand and that is
my basic comment on this project.
Hopefully, they will closely study
actual market demand, especially for
the ASEM villas.
“If I have the opportunity to do
business in the Vientiane New World
development, then why not? I’m still
not clear about what kind of facilities
will be available exactly but I hope that
multi and complex facilities including
a training system and hospital will
be involved. If you have a security
system, it must be better to engage
more global companies here in Laos.
“I’m new in Laos; I’ve just been
here for three months. I’m satisfied
with the location of the development
on the Mekong River and believe it is
good to provide facilities in this area.”
Director of the Military Bank,
Mr Nguyen Luong Bang:
“The project is located in the
best place”
“I think the project is located in
the best place and, when finished, can
help to change the face of Vientiane
and make the city more beautiful and
attract a lot of people, both to live and
to work. The project can also attract a
lot of investors to Laos.
“As a banker, I’m paying a lot of
attention to this project. My suggestion
for the developer is to plant a lot of
trees because Vientiane and Laos are
very hot so if trees are planted, the
development site and Vientiane will
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Export
potential soars
for Lao rattan
products
page B3
be a lot more attractive.”
Senior Vice President and
Vientiane Branch Manager
of Bangkok Bank, Mr Phisit
Charoenphan:
“The most important thing
is that the project will create
confidence among foreign investors
towards the Lao economy”
“The most important thing is that
the project will create confidence
among foreign investors towards the
Lao economy, convincing them that
there is an investor daring to operate
a mega project like this in Laos. More
businesses will feel confident and want
to invest in Laos in other projects.
“The Vientiane New World project
will attract other entrepreneurs who
want to come here in the future. As we
all know, Vientiane lacks good quality
office space and apartments for use by
CEOs from international companies
doing business here. I understand
that the project will comprise office
buildings and apartments which will
ensure that foreign companies wishing
to come to Laos can find offices for
their CEOs. This is a mega project so
a large sum of money will be pumped
into the Lao economy.”
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Standardisation law takes Laos

closer to WTO membership
Times Reporters

BCEL floods market As Laos nears the completion

of the required procedures
Local investors were out of sync with the rest of Asia yesterday when the index fell despite for membership in the
increased volumes. The opening LSX session saw the index fall to 996.96 and after hitting World Trade Organisation
1013.92 it closed down 18.30 points (1.80pct) at 995.62. Today if anything should see both (WTO), implementation of
EDL-Gen and BCEL recover. the Standardisation Law is
Yesterday BCEL volume packages stimulated trading. Yesterday was their highest turnover expected soon.
since 21 Dec 2011 when turnover last year reached 1.98 B kip on 264 K of stocks at 7,600 The law was approved by
kip per share. the government in December
Yesterday’s turnover saw BCEL at a discounted 6,800 kip on a handy 215.8K stocks. 2007 and now the Prime
EDL-Gen turnover was again very subdued for the 7th day in a row as it took time out and Minister is almost ready to
prepared for another rally. approve a decree that will see
it enforced.
Acting Director General Mr Sisomphet Nhoybuakong (left) presides over the meeting.
of the Ministry of Science and
Technology’s Department of competitiveness by advancing regulations and conformity
Standardisation and Metrology, measurementscience,standards assessment.
Mr Sisomphet Nhoybuakong, and technology in ways that Laos applied for WTO
advised that implementation is will enhance economic security membership in 1997 and has
expected to be very soon. and improve the quality of life since been improving laws and
He made the comment of Lao people. regulations to meet international
Investors go risk on and buy into value stocks during last week’s meeting on
‘Steps to implement legislation
The department also
announced a strategic plan for
requirements. This has had
the effect of encouraging the
Global Snapshot: related to WTO and ASEAN the implementation of National country to improve socio-
Anyone who uses a small percentage “stop loss” trading strategy will have been very busy. requirements for standards, Quality Infrastructure saying economic development as well
Markets went volatile from the worst 2 weeks since September 2011 to the best YTD result technical regulations and it was committed to tackling as regional and international
on Monday. conformity assessment.’ the technical challenges of integration. So far 37 laws
That reverberated throughout the Asian start up on Tuesday with most near +1pct gain in The department hosted the developing infrastructure based have been passed or improved
the first hours trading Tuesday and is very likely to last until Wednesday with some risk meeting, which was attended on international standards, and about 50 decrees and
after mid week because market reports are due out Wednesday from the US and EU. US by officials from many related and to following certification agreements issued.
shares Monday racked up strong gains with the NASDAQ adding nearly 2.5 percent helped ministries, to discuss the procedures. To be a member of WTO,
by an Apple surge and Google gains also drove the composite index higher. The Dow Jones implementation of the law. The department plans Laos needs to sign bilateral
Industrial Average finished up 135.10 points, or 1.09 percent, to 12,504.48. The meeting was supported by to promote the adoption trade agreements with nine
The S&P 500-stock index climbed 20.77 (1.60 percent) to 1,315.99. Tokyo gained 0.26 USAID/LUNA-Lao project. and implementation of countries. Agreements have
percent at 8,633.89 and Seoul added 16.67 points to 1,799.13. Shanghai added 3.78 points, to Enforcement of the international standards in been signed with eight
2,348.30 but Hong Kong slipped 29.53 points, to 18,922.32. Standardisation Law is one more order to take advantage of countries and Laos is currently
Metals gained for the first time in a fortnight yesterday with copper up +US$81 to US$7731/tn. step on the path to integration for export opportunities within in discussions with Ukraine.
Oil emerged from the well as it gained US$1.50; Brent over US$108 and Nymex over US$108. Laos, regionally and globally. Asean countries in the short WTO membership is
The oil prices surged and rebounded from last week's multi-month lows because speculative Mr Sisomphet said the and medium term, and WTO considered to be very important
buying remerged as concerns resurfaced over supplies from the crude-rich Middle East, department’s mission is to member countries in the for Laos as its economy
particularly from Iran. But gold gradually fell all day as did the dollar but it was only slight. provide a host of credible longer term, while supporting needs to be in line with the
US indexes eased the stress when they closed in the black Monday a day ahead of forecasts, technical services ranging domestic industry. international community. The
when buyers decided it was “risk on”, as they bought into cheaper value stocks. from the development of This plan includes steps to Lao government has paid close
Facebook faded, feeling the pain of differing opinions and lost -11 pct. national standards and their implement legislation related to attention to this issue as it will
Stock under Review: - Facebook: The social media IPO for Facebook may have raised implementation to promoting WTO and Asean requirements be a main contributing factor
US$16 billion but what a trading fiasco occurred on Friday. First trades for the stock on Lao innovation and industrial for standards, technical to reducing poverty by 2020.
Friday were at US$55 and closed at near US$38. In the past two trading sessions it has
channeled downwards and lost 9 pct or more on 600m shares Friday and 140m shares traded
Monday.
NASDAQ’s IT system failed Friday to confirm Facebook orders for up to 2 hours (some
unconfirmed reports say some orders have taken 2 days to complete). As a result there was
no true transparency of trading – so many orders were cancelled. The stock has flip flopped
and faded ever since.
Analysts can’t agree but the groundswell consensus is social media stocks are overhyped and
overvalued and the Facebook stock is grossly overvalued. Cynics value the stock at US$25
or less.
That’s enough for the novice investor to take note of and stay away.
The NASDAQ ground higher and gained on Monday even though Facebook traded sharply
below its IPO.
• The US dollar started to noticeably fall ½ pct as US stock markets closed on Monday
with a rebound of small gains. The DOW DJIA had its best day since April 17. The
EFT markets unusual for this May opened in the black two days in a row on Monday
and Tuesday. That gives a strong indicator a good trading market will rebound today
Wednesday, but be wary after lunchtime on Friday.
• The €uro is ready for a brawl and defiantly fought back from the low US$1.27’s to reach
an intraday US$1.2791. There’s no doubt FX traders are taking bets on direction but
forecasts to US$1.25 even US$1.20 haven’t looked like occurring – just yet anyway,
maybe June 17 will change that (Greece’s 2nd elections). European stock markets mostly
rebounded as G8 support for Greece to remain in the euro zone boosted sentiment after
last week's sharp sell-off. The DAX 30 added 0.95 percent to 6,331.04 points and in Paris
the CAC 40 gained 0.64 percent to 3,027.15 points. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index
closed up 0.70 percent to 5,304.48 points on Monday.
• Gold had a wild ride on Monday and was well up just off US$1,600 but late Monday
afternoon it fell to US$1591 in NY. Some big funds are buying back into bonds, but for
the average investor neither presents a safe haven. It’s hard to argue gold won’t appreciate
– the question is by how much over what period? To track the price of gold and some
other metals go to www.kitco.com.

Selected stocks:
Again volumes said PNA yesterday’s call was in the money up 10-12 cents intraday on
an expansion announcement. MGX Mount Gibson announced a Port Extension and NWT
was also inn the money up 5 pct as it recovered up 3½ cents, intraday Newsat to 68.5
cents, watch for a late rally as the daily volumes were edging up from the 944K mark - a
good sign for the price. Today should be similair with gains for PNA; look at the LME
closings as a guide before working on a strategy. Also take time out to read PanAust’s
latest report on their website – its all good news. Investors yesterday continued to dump
Sundance down to 40c on 17 million stocks.
Lao LSX stock charts:
The above charts show a decline but it’s in a very fine over exaggerated narrow trading band.
If experience is any indicator a reversal in direction is not far away.
Just take note of the BCEL 5 day turnover - it’s impressive for the stock and just what the
market needed.
EDL-Gen is conspicuously absent but at that price why not?
Vientiane Times
In brief
Oil hangs below
US$93 as stock
rebound buoys crude
SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil
prices hung below US$93
a barrel on Tuesday in
Asia, holding gains from
the previous day as crude
followed global stock
markets higher.
Benchmark oil for June
delivery was up 10 cents
to US$92.67 a barrel in
electronic trading on the
New York Mercantile
Exchange. The contract
rose US$1.09 to settle at
US$92.57 in New York on
Monday.
Asia stocks up amid
hopes China to
boost growth
BANGKOK (AP) -- Hopes
China will announce new
measures to boost economic
growth helped push Asian
stock markets higher on
Tuesday. Japan’s Nikkei
225 index rose 1 percent to
8,722.46 and Hong Kong’s
Hang Seng added 1 percent
to 19,117.54. South Korea’s
Kospi climbed 1.2 percent to
1,821.62.
Eaton buying
Cooper Industries
in US$11.46B deal
CLEVELAND (AP) --
Eaton Corp. has agreed
to purchase Cooper
Industries PLC in a cash-
and-stock deal valued at
about US$11.46 billion
that is designed to expand
its reach in the global
electrical power and
distribution industry. The
deal announced on Monday
would create a company that
manufactures products for
a wide range of electrical
uses, from power grids
and lighting to electrical,
hydraulic and transmission
systems for vehicles.
Phu Bia to
increase copper
production
Times Reporters
Copper production at the
Phu Kham mine in Vientiane
province is expected to
increase over the next three
years as the Australian miner
PanAust is upgrading the
capacity of the operation.
PanAust, which operates
the Phu Kham operation
through its Lao subsidiary Phu
Bia, announced last week that
it will complete the Phu Kham
increased recovery project at
its processing facility in the
second half of next year.
The upgrade project will
boost production output of
copper from 65,000 tonnes
and 70,000 tonnes in 2013
and between 70,000 tonnes
and 75,000 tonnes from 2014.
The production guidance of
copper for 2012 production
is for between 63,000 tonnes
and 65,000 tonnes.
The move will also lift the
currently estimated life-of-
mine copper recovery rates
from 77 percent to at least
83 percent and gold recovery
rates from 47 percent to at
least 53 percent. It is expected
that the increase in recovery
rates will be higher for the
more complex transitional
ores than for primary ores,
which inherently return higher
average recovery rates.
The company also said
that unit processing costs were
expected to rise by US$0.50
per tonne, largely due to the
increased power consumption
associated with the increased
recovery project. However, C1
cash operating costs per pound
of copper are expected to
reduce by more than 5 percent
as the quantum of increased
metal production more than
offsets the relatively modest
increase in unit costs.
The Increased Recovery
Project initiative stems from
a two-year evaluation of
various technologies that
could potentially improve
metallurgical recoveries at
Phu Kham.
The plant scale test work has
confirmed that by incorporating
a strategy of less selective
rougher flotation in combination
with additional regrind and
cleaner capacity, recovery rates
for both copper and gold could
be materially increased.
The company said that
following detailed design work,
the estimated capital cost of the
project has been reduced by
US$20 million (which includes
a 20 percent contingency)
compared with the preliminary
estimate of US$45 million,
announced in February.
In parallel with undertaking
capital projects underpinning
the expected year-on-year rise
in copper and gold production
at Phu Kham over the next three
years, PanAust will complete its
first mineral resource estimate
for the adjacent Nam San
copper-gold deposit this year.
This relatively high-grade
deposit may provide a future
source for feed to the Phu Kham
processing plant that is expected
to augment lower grade ore
from the current open-pit.
It is expected that studies
and development work to
access the Nam San deposit
will also be completed over
the next three years, thereby
providing a potential further
source for growth in copper
production from the Phu
Kham operation.
Villagers make rattan waste paper baskets.
Export potential soars
for Lao rattan products
Khonesavanh Latsaphao
Two more countries, Germany
and New Zealand, are
interested in buying hand-
made rattan waste paper
baskets for domestic use from
the Lao company Leudnilan,
based in Vientiane.
Both potential buyers
have received design options
from Leudnilan and are in the
process of selection prior to
placing their orders.
“We are expecting these
two countries to order
thousands of baskets from us
this year once they’ve made
their design selections,” the
company’s assistant, Mr
Morheu Aheu, told Vientiane
Times on Tuesday.
Switzerland became a
major customer last year with
purchases worth US$43,500.
Their order this year is still
not being processed, however,
as Leudnilan has no rattan in
Economic crisis hits Q2 export orders
HANOI, Vietnam (VNS)
-- Domestic exporters are
experiencing reduced orders
for this year’s second quarter
because of the economic crisis
in the export markets, experts
have said.
Pho Nam Phuong, director
of the HCM City Investment
and Trade Promotion Centre,
said that domestic exporters
normally signed export
contracts at the end of the
previous year for full orders by
the end of this third quarter.
Since the end of 2011,
however, almost all local
exporters had struggled to
secure export orders, Phuong
said.
Pham Xuan Hong, deputy
chairman of the Vietnam Textile
and Apparel Association (Vitas),
said export orders for the textile
and apparel industry in the
second quarter fell by 10-15
percent against the same period
last year.
In the first quarter, exports
of textile and apparel fell by
30 percent to the EU and 16
percent to Japan, Hong said,
adding that some enterprises
had returned to the domestic
market but they were not very
successful there.
According to the Vietnam
Leather and Footwear
Association (Lefaso), few
enterprises from the sector had
Wednesday May 23, 2012
stock and, unfortunately, the
government’s quota for cutting
rattan was made available too
late.
The quota should have
been provided to the company
in February, but this year the
figure was released only this
month. Now it is very difficult
to cut rattan because the
rainy season has started and
everywhere is wet.
Even if harvesting the
rattan were possible it would
be very difficult to dry it.
The company is keen to
support Lao exports, however,
so they will harvest as soon
as possible even if it means
waiting until the rain stops
before they can start making
the baskets. They have hired
120 villagers to make the
baskets under the supervision
of the Lao National Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.
Laos currently exports
raw rattan to neighbouring
Ha Phong Garment Company workers produce clothing for export.
signed export contracts for the
second quarter.
The number of export
orders for the second quarter
had also reduced by 20-30
percent in comparison with
the same period of last year,
Lefaso said.
The reduction in export
orders was due to the difficult
economic climate in the export
markets and also the increasing
demand for higher quality and
eco-friendly products in the
EU, the US and Japan, said the
Trade Promotion Department
under the Ministry of Industry
and Trade.
Diep Thanh Kiet, Lefaso
deputy chairman, said demand
in the Europe used to account
B273
countries, mainly Vietnam,
and is aiming to be seen as a
global leader in sustainable
and certified rattan exports.
More than 90 percent of
rattan processed in the Greater
Mekong region originates from
natural forests that are being
exploited at an unsustainable
rate.
There are around 600
rattan species in the world,
including 54 species in the
Greater Mekong region.
Rattan, a climber from the
palm family and a valuable
non-timber forest product, is
available in forests throughout
the region and its stems are
used for a variety of purposes,
including food, shelter and
making furniture.
Village communities in
Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
rely heavily on the rattan trade,
with sales accounting for up to
50 percent of cash income in
some areas.
for 50 percent of all leather
and footwear exports from
Vietnam, but orders had
dropped due to the economic
crisis.
Therefore, the industry
planned to look for new export
markets, including Australia,
Russia, and certain South
American and North African
countries, Kiet said.
Meanwhile, the Investment
and Trade Promotion Centre
would open an export forum
on May 18 in HCM City
for foreign trade officers,
economic experts and industry
representatives to discuss
ways to help the exporters
overcome the existing
difficulties, Phuong said.
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Vientiane Times Wednesday May 23, 2012 Classifieds C313

JOB VACANCY
Multinational mineral drilling company is seeking applications from Lao Nationals with relevant qualifications and
experience for immediate starts at our office in following location:

Positions Available
(1) HR Consultant
- Ensure HR service to operations is effective in timely manner after recruitment until termination.
- Provide HR service guide / advisory to site / local HR staff
- Advise instruction of all HR management to ensure clear HR practice for site operations
- Develop HR competency for site HR staff and office HR assistant
- Visit and discuss with site management and HR as well as other staff for better HR improvement.
- Ensure legal requirement and awareness as well as Work Regulations.
- Indirect manage site HR to comply with HR requirements, site requirements and support.
- Support to help on trouble shooting and preventing.
- Oversee HR administration works e.g. Social Security, insurance, health assessment
- Ensure employee relation, safe workplace legal and corporate requirement conformance.
Qualifications;
o BA and any related fields, 5+ years work experiences
o HR Experiences, mining is advantage
o Strong personality and proactive approach
o Good at English

(2) Recruitment Specialist

- Managing staff planning and requirement with operations team
- Execute recruitment planning and time line
- Processing recruitment and selection involving local HR, local management and individually
- Driving external variety sources to get alternative people resources
- Liaison with educational institute to execute trainee / apprenticeship program.
- Work with management to identify potential internal candidate and involve training & development team to develop.
- Perform frequent discussion or meeting or visiting with remote site management to get update information regarding
staff requirement.
- Report progress in company recruitment tools.
Qualifications
o BA and any related fields, 3 years + work experiences
o Recruitment Experiences, mining is advantage
o Strong personality and proactive approach
o Good at English
o Know HR networks, institute and employee resources

(3) HRIS Officer

- Administrate HR information to HRIS tools, Oracle
- Support HR team on processing relevant document for HRIS tools completion.
- Run and distribute HR reports
- Work with site to better understanding of HRIS and delegation.
- Reconcile all figures for employee base and payroll execution.
Qualifications
o BA or any related files, 2 years + work experiences
o Strong computer background and understanding new technology
o Experience with Oracle HR or similar is advantage.
o Smart and willing to learns new things.

(4) Data Entry Officer (based in PhuBia, Laos)

This position will report to Workshop Supervisor
• Perform a variety of clerical office duties such as: maintaining files, keeping records, preparing schedule, compiling
data for reports.
• Searching and investigating information contained in files, processing department documents, posting records and
typing correspondence and reports from rough drafts.
• Communication skills levels of English and be able to translate and interpreting English languages.
• Computer competency skills on MS Word, Excel, Outlook, IE and etc…
• At least 2 years working experience in Administrative or data files.
• Be able to live in the project site at PhuBia, Phukham site
• Experiences in maintenance or data fields are desirable.

Attractive salary and AGL insurance will be provided based upon experience.
To apply, email to: tawat.tadang@boartlongyear.com Or RecruitmentLaos@boartlongyear.com
or deliver your CV and a statement explaining how your qualifications and experience match the position requirements,
and expectation, to the address below:

No 135, Unit 15, Ban Phonthan Neua, Saysetha District,

Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R, P.O.Box 6681
Before 31st MAY 2012

Lao Red Cross Youth Competition!

Win a term of free English lessons by playing the Lao Red Cross Youth
Competition. From all correct entries, one winner will be drawn month. This month’s winner will
receive a notebook and a T-shirt promoting HIV/AIDS awareness. From all monthly winners, one
lucky winner will receive one full term of English lessons donated for free by Vientiane College.

This month we have another word game for you. Just unscramble the following 5 words
and place them in the boxes provide. For the right answers we will give you in the next month .

A S A T ASSMALTEC

D E M N A ETDMITNNAE

D C L O U SEIDUCLRSO

U U I S XOSUULRUI

P S E V E PERSVEREE

Cut out this entry form and send it to HIV/AIDS Project, Lao Red Cross, PO Box 2948 or take it
to the Lao Red Cross office behind Vat Xiengnhune. Closing date for the competition on
Thursday, 31 May 2012 at 9.00am.

Name: _________________ ID Card No: ________________ Address & Phone Number:

______________

Last month’s winner: Mr. Vanxay Phongphanith, ID Card No: 08-0014121.

Last month’s answer: Essential, Geophysics, Windstorm, Warranty and Youthfulness.

Please contact to Ms. Phoutthalom for further more information at Tel: 241632.
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VaCanCy annOUnCemenT
(Announcement No. 12/38)

OPen TO: All interested candidates

POsITIOn: Guards (neC), Fsn-3
OPenInG daTe: May 16, 2012
CLOsInG daTe: May 31, 2012
COnTRaCT: Less than three years
wORK HOURs: Full-time; 48 hours/week
saLaRy: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.

NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR
LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARILY
RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking 12 individuals for the position of Guard for the New Embassy Compound (NEC)
Project.

BasIC FUnCTIOn OF POsITIOn

Incumbent serves as a guard for the New Embassy Compound (NEC) and reports to the NEC Sergeant, Shift Supervisor and NEC
Guard Commander, Site Security Manager and the Regional Security Officer (RSO). He/she is responsible for controlling access of
all personnel and vehicles into the NE, patrolling NEC grounds and responding to security incidents, operating security equipment
and raising the alarm in an emergency.

QUaLIFICaTIOns ReQUIRed
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.

1. Education: Completion of Secondary School is required

2. Prior Work Experience: One year of Embassy guard duties or directly applicable military or police experience.
3. Language Proficiency: Level II English, minimal working knowledge required. Level III, good working knowledge
of Lao required.
4. Job Knowledge: Must be thoroughly familiar with all Embassy Guard orders, procedures, standards and emergency
responses.
5. skills and abilities: Must be able to operate security equipment, interpret guard orders and instructions. Must be
physically fit.

HOw TO aPPLy

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at:
http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

sUBmIT aPPLICaTIOn TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)

POInT OF COnTaCT
Telephone: 856-21-267176
Fax: 856-21-267140
E-mail: VientianeHR@state.gov

Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application forms may be
picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

CLOsInG daTe FOR THIs POsITIOn: may 31, 2012

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