At the ASEAN Business Forum in Vientiane on 24 September, John Samuel, Asia Regional Director of Oxfam International, delivered a powerful message on the importance of inclusivity and women's empowerment in Laos's business landscape.
Representing Oxfam—a confederation committed to alleviating global poverty since 1942—Samuel brought eight years of advocacy experience...
Lao People’s Democratic Republic remains one of the most underdeveloped countries in Southeast Asia. But according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Lao...
The initial estimates made by Lao National Statistics Bureau suggest that gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will reach 6.9-7 percent,...
Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.The water...
Champassak province farmers will be supported in planting thousands of hectares of cashew nut trees after the provincial Administration Office gave the go ahead...
Graduates with higher diplomas from Lao state and private education institutions have options available to them when it comes to studying for bachelor's degrees...
Malaysian banks have continued investment and expanding the number of branches in Laos as the country's economy continued its stable growth, according to a...