Laos eyes tea industry to help reduce poverty


VIENTIANE, May 27 (Xinhua): The May 19-21 Lao tea fair marking the International Tea Day has highlighted the role of tea in the daily life of the Lao people and its potential of reducing poverty and creating economic opportunities in the South-East Asian country.

In cooperation with its development partners, the Department of Agriculture hosted the tea fair in Lao capital Vientiane to mark the International Tea Day that falls on May 21.

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