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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...

CLMV Nations to Partner In Tourism, Banking

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen their cooperation in promoting their countries as a single tourism destination. The countries'...

Warehouse Burns Down In Sikhottabong

A warehouse containing electrical equipment and rubber pipes in Dongnaxok-Neua village, Sikhottabong district, was engulfed by flames on Tuesday morning. Fortunately no one was...

Rains Drench the North After Nida Passes

The northernmost province of Phongsaly felt the effects of Typhoon Nida as it blasted into China on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of...

Laos, Malaysia Boost Trade And Investment Cooperation

Laos and Malaysia will boost cooperation in trade and investment to strengthen their existing bilateral relations. The collaboration was confirmed during a bilateral meeting between...

Savannakhet Road Upgrades Pave Way For Development

Work to improve roads in Kaysone Phomvihane, Phin and Sepon districts in Savannakhet province will begin next year and will take 18 months to...

One Dead, 23 Injured In Pakxan Accident

A passenger was killed instantly and 23 others were injured on Sunday when a Lao bus and a Vietnamese truck collided head on along...