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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...

Laos-China Railway Raises Fares Across All Routes Starting 1 April

Ticket prices on the Laos-China Railway (LCR) have increased across all routes, according to updated fares published on the LCR Ticket application on 1...

Pi Mai Lao Still On Despite Confusion Over Defense Ministry Notice

The government notice on suspending Pi Mai Lao celebrations has caused widespread misunderstanding online, with many believing the festival has been cancelled nationwide. In...

Vientiane Capital People’s Council Kicks Off Inaugural Session, Public Feedback Welcome

The 5th People’s Council of Vientiane Capital held its inaugural session, marking the official commencement of the Council’s roles, rights, and responsibilities as the...

Lao-Born Refugee Now Holds Five Ministerial Portfolios in Australian Government

A man who crossed the Mekong River as a child fleeing conflict in Laos now serves as one of the most senior Lao-born politicians...

Lao-American Chef Saeng Douangdara to Release Debut Lao Cookbook in April

Saengthong Douangdara grew up eating food most American restaurants don't have on their menu. Padaek, beef bile, jaews, the bold, fermented flavours of a...

Attapeu Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining, Fishing

Authorities in Attapeu Province announced the results of two enforcement operations carried out from 16 to 24 February in Xaysettha district, targeting illegal gold...