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Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major infrastructure project designed to link landlocked Laos with Vietnamese seaports. Local officials met with affected households in Pakxan district, on 23 September to outline payment structures for residential plots, rice fields, and agricultural land.  The draft framework...

Lao President Thongloun Calls for Action on Illegal Mining, Social Problems

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has urged stronger action against illegal mining, unlawfully imported vehicles,...

Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

Laos, China Open Joint Military Aviation Center for Lao Air Force Training

Laos and China have opened a joint military support and training center at Ban...

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...