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Global Financial Bodies Warns of Slower Growth, Higher Inflation for Laos in 2026

Laos' economy is expected to continue expanding this year, even as slower growth and inflation present challenges, according to a global financial institution. In its latest outlook released on 9 July, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast that Laos’ economic growth will ease this year while inflation surges, driven largely...

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining Authorities have confirmed that eight...

Laos Seizes Major Drug Hauls, Arrests Over 4,000 in Six Months

Laos arrested 4,025 suspects in connection with 1,786 drug cases during the first six...

Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

Launch of MPI-Australia Partnership to Monitor Public Investment

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Mr. Kikeo Chanthaboury and Australian Ambassador to Lao PDR Mr. John Williams launched a new partnership to monitor...

Business Agrees with VAT Collection at Border Checkpoints

The business sector said yesterday it strongly supports the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) at border checkpoints in Laos but urged customs officials...

Wrestling Federation Focusing on Younger Generation

Lao Wrestling Federation is redoubling efforts to train young athletes in different categories for future international competitions despite the unsuccessful medal hunt at the...

National Investment in Adolescent Girls Essential

Laos needs to invest in adolescent girls to reduce their early marriage and early pregnancy rates, officials highlighted at a press conference yesterday. Laos still...

Statistics Bureau Highlights Achievements

Lao Statistics Bureau under the Ministry of Planning and Investment held a press conference on Monday to highlight its important work, results and development...

China-Asia Trade, Cultural Exchange Promoted through Rally

After the arrival of over 100 racers in 45 hardcore off-road vehicles for the Belt and Road International Auto Rally of Yunnan province, China,...