Laos’ inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August, with education, utility, and some seasonal costs contributing to the increase, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The latest increase came as the new school year began, with education costs rising 18.8 percent from a...
Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast in some parts of Laos this week with floods and landslides expected near rivers and mountainous areas.
The Department...
Thailand's resort island of Phuket remains on high alert after passengers arriving from Bangkok tested positive for Covid-19.
The island has recently opened up to...
The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, affecting the cost of living amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In recent months, a mismatch...
Laos has confirmed 56 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,300.
Dr. Phonepaseuth Xayamoungkhoun led the...
