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Vietnam-Backed Bauxite Project in Laos Moves Toward 2028 Production

A major bauxite project in southern Laos is moving closer to production, with Lao and Vietnamese officials now turning their attention to the environmental risks and community impacts of the operation. A workshop in Vientiane on 10 September brought together officials and project developers to discuss management, technical standards and...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

Laos Exempts Residential Electricity Use Up to 300 kWh from VAT

Residential electricity users in Laos will be exempt from the 10 percent Value-Added Tax...

Laos Steps Up Crackdown on Beauty Clinics, Orders Dr. Nith to Halt Procedures

The Ministry of Health has ordered Dr. Nith Beauty Center, a local beauty clinic...

Laos Prepares For ASEAN Para Games With 12-Sport Bid

Laos is preparing to compete in 12 sports at the 14th ASEAN Para Games...

EDL, Billions of Kip in Debt

Electricite Du Laos (EDL) has caught the attention of the National Assembly due to the massive debt  it has acquired. During a recent National Assembly...

Laos Must Focus on Family Planning in Order to Prosper

In line with nationwide efforts to graduate Laos from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2020, Laos strategically held its First National Conference on...

Laos to Link to Vietnamese Oil Pipeline

A feasibility study has shown that a proposed oil pipeline designed to connect Hon La Harbor in Vietnam to Kammuan province in Laos, will...

Laos and France Bolsters Ties

In an effort to propel Laos from Least Developed Country status by 2020, the French government is continuing to support and assist many sectors...

National Assembly Seeks Price Stability

The price of merchandise in Laos, specifically food products, has been under tough scrutiny by the public for many years. Social media has given...

Free Healthcare For Young Children; A Work in Progress

In a country that is considered below par on accessible healthcare, Lao officials are putting their best foot forward and attempting to provide free...