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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’s First Organic Store

Consumers concerned about their health won’t have to travel far to buy organic products with the opening of the new Organic Home shop in...

Cannibis Shipment Stopped In Borikhamxay

The police in Khamkeuth district, Borikhamxay province recently seized almost 200 kilogrammes of dry cannabis being transported by a Daehan pick-up truck and apprehended...

Laos, ASEAN Take Stocks To Pursue Goals On Forest Protection

Laos and other ASEAN member countries are pursuing efforts to meet common goals and address problems related to deforestation as well as promoting sustainable...

Vice President Lauds EU Support For Lao Development

Vice President Phankham Viphavanh has highly valued the substantial contribution made by the European Union (EU) to boost development and assist poverty reduction efforts...

Trade Declines, Investment Rises With Plus Three Countries

The value of ASEAN trade with the plus three countries;China, Japan and South Korea, decreased last year while Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased from...

Govt Announces a Halt On Fuel Tariff Exemptions

The government made an official announcement in Vientiane on Thursday to completely halt fuel tariff exemptions in a move to close loopholes in illegal...