Laos's Cabinet approved 12 draft laws and proposals during its August 24-25 meeting, as the government reported average inflation of 7.6 percent and reviewed economic, social and disaster-related challenges for the second half of 2026.
The drafts cover government administration, public procurement, alcohol control, civil law, health insurance, social security,...
On 18 November, Laos inaugurated the Lancang-Mekong Training Center and launched a specialized training program designed to address the country’s shortage of skilled workers...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Laos’ economy will expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, supported by stronger exports, rising tourism, foreign...
Laos is intensifying efforts to attract investment from China’s Yunnan province as the two nations work to strengthen trade, transport links, and broader economic...
Southern Thailand is confronting its most severe flooding in over three centuries as relentless monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and affected...
