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Why Lao People are Rushing to Eat Eggs (to Fight the new Coronavirus)

Many people believe a talking baby's claims that eggs can fight the Coronavirus

What is social media’s solution to coronavirus prevention? First, it was garlic. In Laos, eggs are the new antidote.

Papua New Guinea’s Bank South Pacific to Enter Laos This Year

PNG Bank South Pacific to Enter Laos

Papua New Guinea’s Bank South Pacific (BSP) plans to finalize the acquisition of its joint-venture business in Laos worth about USD 2 million.

Laos Sees 145% Energy Export Growth between 2016-2020

Laos Energy Exports Increase 145 Percent (Photo by Matthew Henry)

Laos has increased its electricity exports by 145 percent over the past five years amid a growing number of hydropower plants.

Laos in Top 20 Fastest Growing Tourism Destinations

Domestic Tourism atop The Rock Viewpoint at Phou Pha Marn (Photo: Phoonsab Thevongsa)

Laos has been included in a list of the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations with one of the highest increases in visitor numbers year-on-year.

Mittaphab Hospital Discharges 10 Patients Suspected of Coronavirus

Vientiane's Mittaphab 150 Bed Hospital

Ten patients suspected of being infected with the new Coronavirus have been discharged from Vientiane’s Mittaphab hospital.

JDB Makes It Easier to Donate to Temples

JDB Enacts Novel Way to Donate to Temples

Joint Development Bank (JDB) is implementing a new way for Buddhist devotees to make merit, allowing merit makers to donate to temples using QR codes.

Laos Seeks International, Domestic Support to Prevent Virus Outbreak

Laos Remains Free of New Wuhan Coronavirus

Laos is seeking both international and domestic support to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus which has infected at least 24,300 people and killed more than 490 across the globe.

Laos Mining Sector Sees Decline Despite Rich Resources

Laos to Develop Gold Mine in Xaysomboun (mining)

The mining sector in Laos has seen a sharp decline after legislators ordered the suspension of new mining operations in 2016.