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Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% as Economic Risks Persist

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has cut its seven-day base interest rate from 8 percent to 7 percent a year as inflation remains below the government’s 8 percent target. The Monetary Policy Committee approved the cut at its meeting on 20 August, where it reviewed monetary policy, economic conditions, fuel...

Laos Gives Unlicensed Beauty Clinics Until November to Obtain Permits Amid Weak Oversight Concerns

The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to...

Sekong Warns of Dam Water Releases as Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk

Authorities in Sekong have warned residents living downstream of the Houay Lamphanh Lower Hydropower...

Japanese Arrivals to Laos Jump 36 Percent Amid Renewed Tokyo Tourism Push

Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36...

Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Oversight of Boten SEZ Amid Development Challenges

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger management of the Boten Special Economic...

Early Completion of Savannakhet Bridge Boosts Connectivity

Savannakhet celebrated the early completion of a new bridge across the Xechamphone River in Nathom Village, Atsaphone district on 20 August. The 100-meter-long bridge was...

Laos Advances Disability Rights with New Driving License Agreement

Laos is continuing to strengthen its commitment to improving the lives of its disabled citizens. Recent developments include the publication of a new agreement...

Tawan Taekwondo Shine with Gold at International Championship

The Lao Tawan Taekwondo Club is set to continue its winning streak at the upcoming Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Cup in Luang...

Lao Government Launches Detailed Plan to Tackle Inflation, Stabilize Currency by Year-End

In a bid to curb inflation and stabilize the Lao economy, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone unveiled a strategic plan on 14 August. This new...

Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour Returns to Laos: Strengthening Regional Ties

Australia’s flagship regional initiative, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), has returned to Laos this week in an ongoing mission to enhance bilateral relations and regional stability....

ASEAN Leaders Urge Boost in Care Economy Investment to Empower Women, Drive Inclusive Growth

By the United Nations Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Southeast Asian nations can expand women’s economic participation and thus spur more equitable...