Three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and red with a large white disk centered in the blue band; the red bands recall the blood shed for liberation; the blue band represents the Mekong River and prosperity;
BBC Profile of Laos (2015)
Laos, one of the world’s few remaining communist states, is one of east Asia’s poorest countries. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 it has struggled to find its position within a changing political and economic landscape.
Lao-Thai Joint Venture Given Insurance Licence In Laos
ST-MUANG THAI Insurance Company (ST-MTI), a joint venture between Muang Thai Group and ST Group Co, has acquired its official licence to operate in Laos, selling both life and non-life policies.
Lao Trade Official Rejects IMF View That Currency Is Too Strong
Laos’ currency is not overvalued, a trade ministry official said on Saturday, rejecting an IMF assessment that the kip was too strong for a country with a large current account deficit.
DEAREST SISTER: Trailer Arrives For Mattie Do’s Laotian Ghost Story
With its world premiere announced yesterday as part of the initial lineup of Fantastic Fest 2016 titles the trailer for Laotian director Mattie Do’s sophomore feature Dearest Sister has just arrived online and it’s a good one! Here’s how the festival describes the film..
Malaysian Companies Appeal For More Government Representation In Laos

Malaysian companies operating in Laos have appealed to the government to have a stronger representation in Vientiane to assist in the dealings with the Laotian government and other stakeholders.
Laos Extends Deadline On Macau Legend Deal For Troubled Savan Vegas Casino
The deadline for casino services firm Macau Legend Development’s $42-million deal to operate the disputed Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex.
Boten – Preparing For Another Boom
Boten, once a remote village on the China-Laos border, has gone from boom to bust within a few short years and is now preparing for another boom.