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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...

Borikhamxay Ceases Wood Processing Plants

Borikhamxay provincial authorities have cancelled the business operations of 13 wood processing plants after finding that they had permanently ceased their processing operations for...

Laos, China Want Better Synergy In Development

Laos and China are aiming to achieve better synergy in development with the relevant sectors from both countries to work together to merge Laos'...

PRF Provides 189M To Construct Gravity-fed Water System

The Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) provided 189 million kip to fund the construction of a gravity-fed water system in Taloung village, Nong district of...

Luang Prabang Improving Tourist Sites

Luang Prabang, a tourist destination town, has earmarked US$10 million for the improvement of 20 priority tourist sites, which is now taking place in...

Light Rain Forecasted Until August 7

Light rain is forecasted in most provinces across the country from today until August 7, Socio-Economic Newspaper reported yesterday, referring to the Meteorology and...

Handicraft Association Looking To Expand Line of Pottery Products

The Lao Handicraft Association is planning to support new Lao pottery products being made in Vientiane this year which it hopes will attract both...