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Vietnam, Philippines Reach Upper-Middle-Income Status as Laos Eyes 2035 Target

Vietnam and the Philippines have been reclassified as upper-middle-income economies by the World Bank, leaving Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste as the only ASEAN members still in the lower-middle-income category. The annual income classifications, released on 1 July, place seven of ASEAN's 11 members in the upper-middle-income bracket or higher....

Fire Incidents Cost Laos Over USD 14 Million in First Half of 2026

Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during...

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and...

Former EDL Executives, Senior Officials Get Life in Landmark Laos Corruption Cases

On 1 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Court announced verdicts in four major corruption...

Vientiane Completes New 9.3-Kilometer Mekong Embankment

On 1 July, Vientiane officially opened a new 9.3-kilometer stretch of Mekong riverfront featuring...

Vientiane Police Set To Arrest Hit-And-Run Driver

The Vientiane Traffic Police Department are seeking to arrested the driver of a Kia car who ran away on foot after hitting three motorbikes...

330 Athletes Join 16th Badminton Competition

Over 330 athletes took part in the 16th National Badminton Competition. The opening ceremony for the competition was held at the Beuangkha-nhong Indoor Stadium in...

UN In Laos Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week

August marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated every year from Aug 1 to 7 to encourage exclusive breastfeeding and improve babies’ health...

Canada Eyes Economic Cooperation Potential

Mining, energy, agriculture and forestry, as well as aerospace have been among the sectors that Canada has expressed cooperation interest in, seeking to boost...

Savannakhet Repairs Storm Damage To Electricity Grid

Savannakhet province is rushing to repair the 22 Kw electricity grid along two kilometres of Road No. B9 in Kaysone Phomvihane district after it...

Laos, Cambodia Push To Ease Border Crossing After PMs Meet

Laos and Cambodia will push to ease cross-border travel between the two countries, allowing their citizens to use border passes to enter and travel...