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Laos Nears Food Self-Sufficiency as Agricultural Output Climbs

Agriculture in Laos has been steadily growing over the past five years, ensuring high food security, reducing the need for imports, and boosting exports, said Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on 12 November.  At the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly, Saleumxay reported that the country has produced...

Scammers Forge Official Lao Notices to Steal Personal, Banking Information

The Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) has issued a public warning about...

EDL-Gen Signs an Agreement to Boost Floating Solar, Carbon Credit Initiatives

On 10 November, Électricité du Laos Generation Public Company (EDL-Gen) signed an agreement with...

National Assembly Calls for Action on Roads, Education, Agriculture

At the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly on 11 November, members...

Free Bus Services on Opening and Closing Days of the 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will provide free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services on...

Illegal Transport of Siamese Rosewood Logs Foiled by Savannakhet Authorities

Savannakhet authorities successfully intercepted a red and white bus full of Siamese rosewood logs on 5 February potentially to be smuggled to Vietnam. The interception...

President Welcomes Four New Ambassadors to Laos

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith extended a warm welcome to four newly appointed ambassadors in a diplomatic ceremony on 5 February in Vientiane. The president welcomed...

Tensions Run High in New Zealand Ahead of National Day Over Government’s Relationship With Maori

WAITANGI, New Zealand (AP) — In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders on Monday strongly criticized the government’s...

Laos Grapples with Persistent 24.4 Percent Inflation Rate in January

Laos continues to face economic challenges as its inflation rate remains at a staggering 24.4 percent in January, mirroring the December figure, according to...

Bokeo International Airport Launch Overshadowed by Sudden Flight Cancellations

Amidst the much-anticipated inauguration of Bokeo International Airport on 5 February, excitement was dampened by the sudden announcement of the indefinite termination of Bokeo-Vientiane...

Laos Exceeds Agricultural Export Target, Trade Deficit Remains

Over the past year, Laos earned an estimated USD 1.4 billion from agricultural exports, exceeding targets set by the government by 20.18 percent. According to...