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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...

Krungsri Fosters Lao-Thai Business Network Via Business Matching

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) is providing full support for Thai SMEs to expand their businesses in Laos through the Krungsri Business Journey: Opportunities...

VP Phankham Warns That Both Givers and Takers Will Be Punished For Corruption

Vice President Phankham Viphavanh has warned businesses not to conspire with corrupt officials, saying that both the beneficiaries (officials) and providers (businesses) would be...

Govt Completes Administrative Restructure

All state bodies that were formerly under the Prime Minister's Office have now been transferred to merge with existing ministries as part of the...

LAOSAT Reviews Progress for First Half of 2016

The Lao Asia-Pacific Satellite Co., Ltd. (LAOSAT) is urging Lao businesses that currently rent services from foreign-owned satellites to use the Lao satellite instead. This...

Laos, Vietnam Exchange Ideas on Female Progress

The Lao Women's Union and Vietnamese Women's Union met in Vientiane recently to promote women's development and to upgrade the lives of those lacking...

7th ASEAN Quiz to Be Hosted in Vientiane Capital

Laos is expected to host the 7th ASEAN Quiz regional event in Vientiane Capital next month. The ASEAN Quiz was launched in 2002 and since...