The Sakay gold deposit in Vientiane,Laos,is located in the Indochina landmass of the southeastern segment of the Tethys orogenic belt,specifically within the Vientiane-Pakse micro-landmass and the Vientiane-Pakse meta...The Sakay gold deposit in Vientiane,Laos,is located in the Indochina landmass of the southeastern segment of the Tethys orogenic belt,specifically within the Vientiane-Pakse micro-landmass and the Vientiane-Pakse metallogenic belt.This area is regionally significant for the concentration of minerals such as gold,copper,and tin.The host rocks of the deposit are intermediate volcanic lavas and volcanic tuffs,occurring in near-east-west brittle shear structural fractures through hydrothermal filling and metasomatism.The ore exhibits granular texture,subhedral texture,porphyritic texture,and oriented polycrystalline texture,with structural features such as disseminated,vein-like,and cataclastic breccia.The main ore minerals are pyrite,sphalerite,galena,and chalcopyrite,while the gangue minerals are primarily quartz,calcite,and dolomite.Gold is mainly present as included gold or fissure gold within the crystal lattices and microfractures of minerals such as pyrite and sphalerite.Based on mineral assemblages and generation timing,the mineralization can be divided into three stages:arsenopyrite-pyrite-dolomite-quartz(Ⅰ),sphalerite-galena-chalcopyrite-calcite(Ⅱ),and siderite(Ⅲ),with the latter stages often overlaying the former,showing evident cross-cutting and metasomatic phenomena.The surrounding rocks in the mining area are altered,mainly showing silicification,carbonatization,limonitization,sericitization,and chloritization.Preliminary studies suggest that this deposit is a low-temperature hydrothermal gold deposit within a brittle shear zone.展开更多
From 31 March to 9 April 2025,at the invitation of Friends of China Parliamentary Association of Italy,Albania-China Friendship Association of Albania and Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee of Laos,Liu Hongcai,Vice-Pr...From 31 March to 9 April 2025,at the invitation of Friends of China Parliamentary Association of Italy,Albania-China Friendship Association of Albania and Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee of Laos,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee(IDCPC)led a CAFIU delegation to visit Italy,Albania and Laos.The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with political leaders as well as think tanks and civil society representatives from the three countries on such issues as bilateral relations,people-to-people exchanges,dialogue among civilisations,as well as international and regional affairs.展开更多
The study on the factors affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises(SMEs)in Lao PDR aims at firstly investigating the general characteristics of SMEs in Lao PDR,and secondly defining the factors affecti...The study on the factors affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises(SMEs)in Lao PDR aims at firstly investigating the general characteristics of SMEs in Lao PDR,and secondly defining the factors affecting business performance of small and medium enterprises in Lao PDR.The secondary data(2018)surveyed by World Bank enterprises were employed.The descriptive statistics were employed in order to see whether independent and dependent variables have impacts on SMEs’business performance.It was found that all small and medium enterprises were from family-based enterprises with no competition and no application of science and technology.It also revealed that the experiences of managers,services,duration of business implementation,number of laborers,number of trainings,export,access to finance,and innovation have significant relationship with SMEs’business performance.Whereas,it was found that gender of managers,size of SMEs,location,type of enterprises:manufacturing and retail,have no significant relationship with SMEs’business performance in Lao PDR.展开更多
Since 2004,China has been dedicated to expanding economic integration with ASEAN countries,designating Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as a hub to attract ASEAN member countries for greater coordination and economic ...Since 2004,China has been dedicated to expanding economic integration with ASEAN countries,designating Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as a hub to attract ASEAN member countries for greater coordination and economic cooperation.Each year,Guangxi hosts the China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)and related activities,providing a platform for strategic economic partners to meet,discuss,and explore ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation.展开更多
This study explores off-grid power generation business models in the Lao People's Democratic Republic(Lao PDR),with the objective of identifying viable pathways to expand energy access in rural and underserved reg...This study explores off-grid power generation business models in the Lao People's Democratic Republic(Lao PDR),with the objective of identifying viable pathways to expand energy access in rural and underserved regions.The research aims to analyze and evaluate various business models in terms of their technical,economic,and social viability within the unique geographic and policy context of Lao PDR.There are two level of the research objectives:High Level Objectives(HLO)and Concreted Research Objectives(CRO).For HLO is that an appropriated off-grid power generation business model for Laos supports the Lao PDR Government’s commitment to promote an inclusive green growth development agenda that ensures lowered GHG emissions and increased energy efficiency.The Lao PDR National Determined Contribution(NDC)to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)notes the country’s ambitious plans to lower energy consumption and reduce GHG emissions.While the CRO are focused on learning strategies,regulation and practical lessons from other countries the ASEAN region on the off-grid development and business model.To analyze and investigate the environmental strategy of business model under external and internal context and related and considered factors.And finally,this is to conclude and recommend the off-grid power generation business model as the research conclusion,which will become a support mechanism for the companies to operate consistently over many years into the future according to ambitious goal for supplying modern and save energy for rural families by 2030.展开更多
Mangrove forest is always considered an effective barrier to protect habitats from high waves,especially tsunami.Therefore,the estimation of wave energy dissipation is required for disater warning.The aim of this stud...Mangrove forest is always considered an effective barrier to protect habitats from high waves,especially tsunami.Therefore,the estimation of wave energy dissipation is required for disater warning.The aim of this study is to calculate wave attenuation in mangrove areas by combining field survey method and mathematical modeling method.The application area is Cu Lao Dung mangrove forest,Soc Trang,Vietnam.From data measurements of hydrodynamics and mangrove characteristics,the wave attenuation coefficient r,the drag coefficient Cd were determined in mud area,mud-mangrove area and mangrove area.In addition,using WAPROMAN model,the attenuation of wave height is simulated in different cases such as without mangrove,with mangrove,breaking wave effect and wave trunk interaction effect.Both the results from the measured method and the model method show the role of mangroves in reducing wave energy.The results from modeling are smaller than the calculated results.However,both methods tend to be suitable.Such difference required more considerations not only on calculation formulas but also on modeling adjustment.The research clearly demonstrated the effectiveness of mangroves in coastal protection,with wave-trunk interaction becoming the dominant factor in energy dissipation deeper into the forest.For future,extending the study to different mangrove forests and longer time scales could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the role of mangroves in coastal protection across various geographical and temporal contexts.展开更多
The Late Paleozoic-Early Mesozoic sedimentary system of the Luang Prabang Paleotethyan back-arc basin in northern Laos is important for investigating sedimentary provenance,paleogeographic patterns,and the tectonic ev...The Late Paleozoic-Early Mesozoic sedimentary system of the Luang Prabang Paleotethyan back-arc basin in northern Laos is important for investigating sedimentary provenance,paleogeographic patterns,and the tectonic evolution of the eastern Paleotethyan Ocean.This study presents systematic stratigraphy,petrology,geochemistry,and detrital zircon U-Pb-Hf isotopic analyses for the Late Carboniferous-Jurassic sedimentary strata on both sides of the Luang Prabang Basin.Based on distinct stratigraphic ages and provenance characteristics,the clastic rock samples can be divided into four groups.The Group 1 Late Carboniferous-Early Permian samples from the western part of the basin yield detrital zircon age-peaks of~348 and~1425 Ma,with correspondingεHf(t)values ranging from-2.0 to+15.5 and+1.5 to+14,respectively.The age spectrum of Group 2 Late Carboniferous-Early Permian samples from the eastern part of the basin shows major age-peaks of~287 and~1860 Ma,withεHf(t)values of-5.9--0.9 and-3.6-+4.2,respectively.Group 3 Late Permian-Triassic samples exhibit age-peaks of~242 and~1853 Ma,along withεHf(t)values of-0.7-+14.4 and-5.4--1.8,respectively.Group 4 Middle-Late Jurassic samples yield agepeaks of~237,~431,~813,~1833,and~2460 Ma,lacking Late Devonian(413-345 Ma)detrital zircons.All these data collectively suggest that the Group 1 sample primarily originated from the Sukhothai arc in western Indochina,Group 2 was from the Kontum and Truong Son in eastern Indochina,and Group 3 has a combined provenance of the Sukhothai,Kontum,and Truong Son.Regional comparisons suggest that the Jurassic provenance was mainly derived from South China,which was imported through the northern river system.Our data,combined with the regional angular unconformities between the Jurassic continental strata and pre-Jurassic marine strata,suggest that the Luang Prabang Basin transformed into a superimposed collisional retroforeland basin during the Jurassic,and the closure of the Luang Prabang BAB occurred before the Late Triassic.展开更多
The 2023 China-ASEAN Expo was a big deal for Lao’s DAO Coffee.The Lao Prime Minister personally visited the DAO Coffee booth,an act that not only testified to the brand’s exceptional quality but also signaled strong...The 2023 China-ASEAN Expo was a big deal for Lao’s DAO Coffee.The Lao Prime Minister personally visited the DAO Coffee booth,an act that not only testified to the brand’s exceptional quality but also signaled strong support for the country’s burgeoning coffee industry.展开更多
A new species, Bactrocera （Zeugodacus） gansuica Chen, Han et Zhou sp. nov., is discovered from China, and B （Z.） vultus （Hardy, 1973） is recorded for the first time in Laos. These two species are here described ...A new species, Bactrocera （Zeugodacus） gansuica Chen, Han et Zhou sp. nov., is discovered from China, and B （Z.） vultus （Hardy, 1973） is recorded for the first time in Laos. These two species are here described and illustrated.展开更多
Based on the brief introduction of western contemporary eco-philosophies and Lao Zi’s eco-philosophy,there will be an analysis of the differences according to historical context and critical target and their converge...Based on the brief introduction of western contemporary eco-philosophies and Lao Zi’s eco-philosophy,there will be an analysis of the differences according to historical context and critical target and their convergence.The analysis leads to the conclusion that eco-philosophies,whether contemporary or ancient,are against any form of domination and centrism.展开更多
Assessment of the forest land use change and proposed land suitability for tea for the area along Laos – China Border were the main purpose of this research paper. An integrated GIS-based analysis system （IGAS）, su...Assessment of the forest land use change and proposed land suitability for tea for the area along Laos – China Border were the main purpose of this research paper. An integrated GIS-based analysis system （IGAS）, supporting assessment of forest land-use and land suitability for the study area where along Laos-China border was developed. Multi criteria analysis and system dynamics techniques were used to assess forest land use and land suitability and to forecast potential land-use for tea. The total study area is estimated at 10 325.07 km2 according to the field data collection and data analysis. The area of current forest cover decreased rapidly from 6337.33 km2 （61.38%） in 1992 to 5106.28 km2 （49.46%） in 2002 in the study area. The current forest was mainly trans-ferred to potential forest and permanent agriculture especially to rubber plantation areas even in the National Conservation Biodiversity Conser-vation Areas. The main causes of forest land use change are poverty. In order to address the problems, land suitability classification for tea was developed based on the multi-criteria. And finally two options of land suitability classification for tea for the study areas were developed.展开更多
This paper aims to examine the market development evolution of Lao Securities Exchange （LSX） by observing the institutional structure, securities regulations, and government’s policy and utilizing the annual data o...This paper aims to examine the market development evolution of Lao Securities Exchange （LSX） by observing the institutional structure, securities regulations, and government’s policy and utilizing the annual data of market indicators from 2011 to 2017 through the regression model in order to determine the facing issues with proposing the resolution implication for securities exchange development. The finding of this paper also concludes that the liquidity issue, small number of listed firms, undiversified products, small investor base, insufficient legislation from regulatory body, and slow progress in transforming state-owned enterprises （SOEs） into public companies are the current pressure obstacles for securities market development in Laos. In this case, there is a need for stronger commitment from government in securities market development by closer collaboration among line ministries, enlarging the investor base to public and private sectors, acknowledging the significance of drafting the public company act, and persuading the SOEs to issue initial public offering （IPO） in LSX, as the result would drive positive impacts to stimulate the capital market development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic （Lao PDR）.展开更多
文摘The Sakay gold deposit in Vientiane,Laos,is located in the Indochina landmass of the southeastern segment of the Tethys orogenic belt,specifically within the Vientiane-Pakse micro-landmass and the Vientiane-Pakse metallogenic belt.This area is regionally significant for the concentration of minerals such as gold,copper,and tin.The host rocks of the deposit are intermediate volcanic lavas and volcanic tuffs,occurring in near-east-west brittle shear structural fractures through hydrothermal filling and metasomatism.The ore exhibits granular texture,subhedral texture,porphyritic texture,and oriented polycrystalline texture,with structural features such as disseminated,vein-like,and cataclastic breccia.The main ore minerals are pyrite,sphalerite,galena,and chalcopyrite,while the gangue minerals are primarily quartz,calcite,and dolomite.Gold is mainly present as included gold or fissure gold within the crystal lattices and microfractures of minerals such as pyrite and sphalerite.Based on mineral assemblages and generation timing,the mineralization can be divided into three stages:arsenopyrite-pyrite-dolomite-quartz(Ⅰ),sphalerite-galena-chalcopyrite-calcite(Ⅱ),and siderite(Ⅲ),with the latter stages often overlaying the former,showing evident cross-cutting and metasomatic phenomena.The surrounding rocks in the mining area are altered,mainly showing silicification,carbonatization,limonitization,sericitization,and chloritization.Preliminary studies suggest that this deposit is a low-temperature hydrothermal gold deposit within a brittle shear zone.
文摘From 31 March to 9 April 2025,at the invitation of Friends of China Parliamentary Association of Italy,Albania-China Friendship Association of Albania and Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee of Laos,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee(IDCPC)led a CAFIU delegation to visit Italy,Albania and Laos.The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with political leaders as well as think tanks and civil society representatives from the three countries on such issues as bilateral relations,people-to-people exchanges,dialogue among civilisations,as well as international and regional affairs.
文摘The study on the factors affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises(SMEs)in Lao PDR aims at firstly investigating the general characteristics of SMEs in Lao PDR,and secondly defining the factors affecting business performance of small and medium enterprises in Lao PDR.The secondary data(2018)surveyed by World Bank enterprises were employed.The descriptive statistics were employed in order to see whether independent and dependent variables have impacts on SMEs’business performance.It was found that all small and medium enterprises were from family-based enterprises with no competition and no application of science and technology.It also revealed that the experiences of managers,services,duration of business implementation,number of laborers,number of trainings,export,access to finance,and innovation have significant relationship with SMEs’business performance.Whereas,it was found that gender of managers,size of SMEs,location,type of enterprises:manufacturing and retail,have no significant relationship with SMEs’business performance in Lao PDR.
文摘Since 2004,China has been dedicated to expanding economic integration with ASEAN countries,designating Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as a hub to attract ASEAN member countries for greater coordination and economic cooperation.Each year,Guangxi hosts the China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)and related activities,providing a platform for strategic economic partners to meet,discuss,and explore ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation.
文摘This study explores off-grid power generation business models in the Lao People's Democratic Republic(Lao PDR),with the objective of identifying viable pathways to expand energy access in rural and underserved regions.The research aims to analyze and evaluate various business models in terms of their technical,economic,and social viability within the unique geographic and policy context of Lao PDR.There are two level of the research objectives:High Level Objectives(HLO)and Concreted Research Objectives(CRO).For HLO is that an appropriated off-grid power generation business model for Laos supports the Lao PDR Government’s commitment to promote an inclusive green growth development agenda that ensures lowered GHG emissions and increased energy efficiency.The Lao PDR National Determined Contribution(NDC)to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)notes the country’s ambitious plans to lower energy consumption and reduce GHG emissions.While the CRO are focused on learning strategies,regulation and practical lessons from other countries the ASEAN region on the off-grid development and business model.To analyze and investigate the environmental strategy of business model under external and internal context and related and considered factors.And finally,this is to conclude and recommend the off-grid power generation business model as the research conclusion,which will become a support mechanism for the companies to operate consistently over many years into the future according to ambitious goal for supplying modern and save energy for rural families by 2030.
基金funded by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City(VNU-HCM)under grant number B2019-18-09.
文摘Mangrove forest is always considered an effective barrier to protect habitats from high waves,especially tsunami.Therefore,the estimation of wave energy dissipation is required for disater warning.The aim of this study is to calculate wave attenuation in mangrove areas by combining field survey method and mathematical modeling method.The application area is Cu Lao Dung mangrove forest,Soc Trang,Vietnam.From data measurements of hydrodynamics and mangrove characteristics,the wave attenuation coefficient r,the drag coefficient Cd were determined in mud area,mud-mangrove area and mangrove area.In addition,using WAPROMAN model,the attenuation of wave height is simulated in different cases such as without mangrove,with mangrove,breaking wave effect and wave trunk interaction effect.Both the results from the measured method and the model method show the role of mangroves in reducing wave energy.The results from modeling are smaller than the calculated results.However,both methods tend to be suitable.Such difference required more considerations not only on calculation formulas but also on modeling adjustment.The research clearly demonstrated the effectiveness of mangroves in coastal protection,with wave-trunk interaction becoming the dominant factor in energy dissipation deeper into the forest.For future,extending the study to different mangrove forests and longer time scales could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the role of mangroves in coastal protection across various geographical and temporal contexts.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFF0803701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42330302 and 42472265)the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Zhuhai)(No.SML2023SP239)。
文摘The Late Paleozoic-Early Mesozoic sedimentary system of the Luang Prabang Paleotethyan back-arc basin in northern Laos is important for investigating sedimentary provenance,paleogeographic patterns,and the tectonic evolution of the eastern Paleotethyan Ocean.This study presents systematic stratigraphy,petrology,geochemistry,and detrital zircon U-Pb-Hf isotopic analyses for the Late Carboniferous-Jurassic sedimentary strata on both sides of the Luang Prabang Basin.Based on distinct stratigraphic ages and provenance characteristics,the clastic rock samples can be divided into four groups.The Group 1 Late Carboniferous-Early Permian samples from the western part of the basin yield detrital zircon age-peaks of~348 and~1425 Ma,with correspondingεHf(t)values ranging from-2.0 to+15.5 and+1.5 to+14,respectively.The age spectrum of Group 2 Late Carboniferous-Early Permian samples from the eastern part of the basin shows major age-peaks of~287 and~1860 Ma,withεHf(t)values of-5.9--0.9 and-3.6-+4.2,respectively.Group 3 Late Permian-Triassic samples exhibit age-peaks of~242 and~1853 Ma,along withεHf(t)values of-0.7-+14.4 and-5.4--1.8,respectively.Group 4 Middle-Late Jurassic samples yield agepeaks of~237,~431,~813,~1833,and~2460 Ma,lacking Late Devonian(413-345 Ma)detrital zircons.All these data collectively suggest that the Group 1 sample primarily originated from the Sukhothai arc in western Indochina,Group 2 was from the Kontum and Truong Son in eastern Indochina,and Group 3 has a combined provenance of the Sukhothai,Kontum,and Truong Son.Regional comparisons suggest that the Jurassic provenance was mainly derived from South China,which was imported through the northern river system.Our data,combined with the regional angular unconformities between the Jurassic continental strata and pre-Jurassic marine strata,suggest that the Luang Prabang Basin transformed into a superimposed collisional retroforeland basin during the Jurassic,and the closure of the Luang Prabang BAB occurred before the Late Triassic.
文摘The 2023 China-ASEAN Expo was a big deal for Lao’s DAO Coffee.The Lao Prime Minister personally visited the DAO Coffee booth,an act that not only testified to the brand’s exceptional quality but also signaled strong support for the country’s burgeoning coffee industry.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30770267)Special Fund for Entry-Exit Inspections and Quarantine Scientific Research in the Public Interest (201210079)
文摘A new species, Bactrocera （Zeugodacus） gansuica Chen, Han et Zhou sp. nov., is discovered from China, and B （Z.） vultus （Hardy, 1973） is recorded for the first time in Laos. These two species are here described and illustrated.
文摘Based on the brief introduction of western contemporary eco-philosophies and Lao Zi’s eco-philosophy,there will be an analysis of the differences according to historical context and critical target and their convergence.The analysis leads to the conclusion that eco-philosophies,whether contemporary or ancient,are against any form of domination and centrism.
文摘Assessment of the forest land use change and proposed land suitability for tea for the area along Laos – China Border were the main purpose of this research paper. An integrated GIS-based analysis system （IGAS）, supporting assessment of forest land-use and land suitability for the study area where along Laos-China border was developed. Multi criteria analysis and system dynamics techniques were used to assess forest land use and land suitability and to forecast potential land-use for tea. The total study area is estimated at 10 325.07 km2 according to the field data collection and data analysis. The area of current forest cover decreased rapidly from 6337.33 km2 （61.38%） in 1992 to 5106.28 km2 （49.46%） in 2002 in the study area. The current forest was mainly trans-ferred to potential forest and permanent agriculture especially to rubber plantation areas even in the National Conservation Biodiversity Conser-vation Areas. The main causes of forest land use change are poverty. In order to address the problems, land suitability classification for tea was developed based on the multi-criteria. And finally two options of land suitability classification for tea for the study areas were developed.
文摘This paper aims to examine the market development evolution of Lao Securities Exchange （LSX） by observing the institutional structure, securities regulations, and government’s policy and utilizing the annual data of market indicators from 2011 to 2017 through the regression model in order to determine the facing issues with proposing the resolution implication for securities exchange development. The finding of this paper also concludes that the liquidity issue, small number of listed firms, undiversified products, small investor base, insufficient legislation from regulatory body, and slow progress in transforming state-owned enterprises （SOEs） into public companies are the current pressure obstacles for securities market development in Laos. In this case, there is a need for stronger commitment from government in securities market development by closer collaboration among line ministries, enlarging the investor base to public and private sectors, acknowledging the significance of drafting the public company act, and persuading the SOEs to issue initial public offering （IPO） in LSX, as the result would drive positive impacts to stimulate the capital market development in Lao People’s Democratic Republic （Lao PDR）.
