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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...

National Assembly Members Beef Up on Economic Issues

Members of the National Assembly and the People’s Provincial Assemblies have learnt more about economic issues so they can better support and monitor work...

Singaporean Students Install Solar Power System at Primary School in Laos

Last month, Singaporean students from the Nanyang Technological University installed a solar panel system at the Ban Hua Hin Primary School in Laos’ Nga...

Local Merchants to Move to Newly-Built That Luang Market

More than 500 shops in the current temporary market will be moved to the newly-built That Luang market at the end of next month. The...

Laos Prepares to Set Up Rubber Tree Association

Laos is preparing to establish a Rubber Tree Association and mobilise rubber tree entrepreneurs to join the association.  The association will be designed to...

Laos Will Benefit From Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the EU

Once Lao PDR signs a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union (EU), it will bring a number of benefits to the country,...

Laos Needs Massive Capital Injection to Drive Economic Growth

Economists warn that Laos will need to take a proactive approach to attract foreign direct investment if the country is to sustain economic growth...