Yes,
it's true. As many might have read on online news sites or have
heard from colleagues, Laos will be holding elections on February
24 2002. Which is a year earlier than expected since Laos normally
holds elections every five years.
There is the
expected usual schuffle of government individuals. More importantly
as reported in the news, the early elections are suppose to bring
more transparency to the government and increase the democratic
voting process. Additionally, the early elections are said to help
reinforce Laos' willingness to change and to help please donor aid
countries. The election is also a part of the national development
plan and reforms.
Funding for
the election will come from both state and business enterprises.
The number of
members will be increased to 107 from its orginal amount of 99.
Beer Lao
is produced by the Lao Brewery Co., Ltd on Thadeu Rd. in Vientiane,
Laos. It's primary market is the Lao PDR market. However they do
export to France, Japan, Cambodia, U.S.A, New Zealand and Vietnam.
They also have plans to expand their exports and enter more European
and Asian markets.
Lao Brewery
has both private and state financing and ownership; 49% Lao Gov't
and the other 51% owned by Loxley Co. and Italian Thai Co.
Its production
capacity is 60 million litres/yr.
